“Responsible Sourcing in Myanmar”, 25 August 2014

As the first U.S. retailer sourcing apparel in Myanmar, Gap Inc. understands the need to evaluate and address risks in our supply chain and help develop responsible sourcing practices in the country’s garment industry…We have chosen to report on a voluntary basis understanding that the nature of our business in Myanmar, which consists of sourcing garments from third-party factories, does not require mandatory reporting under the Guidelines…We have engaged in extensive, ongoing  consultations with key stakeholders across sectors to understand how human rights issues and the local operating environment in Myanmar impact and may be affected by our business…Consistent with these standards and the Guiding Principles in particular, our approach in Myanmar has involved ensuring appropriate policies are in place, assessing risks to workers, taking action to mitigate and prevent risks and reporting on our progress…