About the brand C&A

C&A is a famous fashion brand in Europe. This brand has a series of retail chains of fast fashion clothing in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and is headquartered in Vilvoorde, Belgium. Established in 1841 in the Netherlands, C&A's business model is to provide high quality fashion products at affordable prices. To date C&A has grown to more than 50,000 employees globally.

As a global brand, C&A's products are made from different suppliers around the world. To ensure that the business system is conducted synchronously and in accordance with the law, C&A is making efforts to put in place regulations to ensure its supply chain is in compliance.

C&A . Code of Conduct Requirements

C&A requires suppliers to conduct their activities responsibly, and to make every effort to protect people and the environment. C&A is committed to doing so in a sustainable manner that respects people and the environment, while adhering to high standards of business integrity. We strongly believe that this is the only way that C&A and its suppliers can continue to be successful in the long term.

Requirements in the C&A . Code of Conduct

1. Comply with the Law

2. Always comply with national laws & other applicable laws

3. Respect intellectual property rights

4. Labor

5. Do not use child labor

6. No employment discrimination

7. No forced labor

8. Respect the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining

9. No harsh or inhuman treatment

10. A safe and hygienic working environment

11. Pay special attention to vulnerable groups

12. Regular employment

13. Sufficient living wage, paying salary on time

14. Do not work beyond the allowed time

15. Comply with legal requirements

16. Environment

17. Comply with legal requirements

18. Management of environmental activities

19. Improve energy and water efficiency

20. Reducing waste and emissions into the environment

21. Reducing hazardous chemicals in the supply chain

22. Anti-corruption

23. No bribery and corruption

C&A believes that good environmental performance is a prerequisite for later success in the industry. So, over time, C&A requires suppliers to go beyond compliance and proactively manage environmental performance. Where necessary, C&A will work closely with suppliers to help them achieve compliance.

Consequences of not complying with the C&A Code of Conduct

C&A has a zero-tolerance policy against any form and supplier that violates the provisions of its Code of Conduct. If any cases are discovered, C&A will immediately cut ties with that supplier permanently.

Ensure Compliance with the Code of Conduct

C&A recognizes that it can be challenging to achieve full compliance with the requirements of the Code of Conduct, but believes this is critically important to the future commercial success of C&A and its suppliers. its offer.

Respecting the Code of Conduct is just as important as meeting quality standards or delivery terms.

C&A will continue to make serious efforts to work with suppliers that are open, honest, and committed to continuous improvement, and will assist them in meeting these requirements.

Management Activities

Suppliers must have an effective management system in place to proactively manage compliance with the Code of Conduct, and delegate responsibility for compliance to a senior management representative.

Suppliers must make workers aware of the Code of Conduct requirements, and train their managers and supervisors on how to achieve them.

Suppliers must conduct regular internal audits.

Suppliers must obtain approval from C&A for all manufacturing facilities, whether owned or subcontracted, prior to commencing production.

Unauthorized use of the production facility is strictly prohibited.

Monitoring & Transparency

Suppliers must allow the C&A and/or its representative to perform the assessment, whether published or not.

Suppliers must be cooperative and transparent in the assessment process, and provide unrestricted access to workers, records, work areas, and dormitories, where applicable.

Suppliers must allow worker interviews to take place in private, and must not train workers on how to respond to questions.

Suppliers must maintain complete and accurate records so that compliance can be effectively assessed, and not manipulate information or misrepresent any aspect of its operations.

Penalize

C&A has a secret whistleblower system in place known as the Equity Channel, through which all stakeholders, including suppliers, factory workers, and C&A employees, can report Report unethical practices and Code of Conduct violations to C&A's top management.

In the event of a Code of Conduct violation, C&A will require suppliers to develop an improvement plan, with C&A support if necessary, and to implement that plan within a specified time period, may vary depending on the nature of the breach.

In the event of a serious offence, including, but not limited to, the use of child, forced or prison labor, or bribery.