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20 Ноя 2023

Asda response re purchasing practices & exploitation in grower supply chains

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We have positive long-standing relationships with our network of British farmers spanning decades. We have clear standards and processes for having constructive discussions around the prices that we pay to all of our suppliers, and we recognise the importance of sustainable long-term buying agreements to benefit our customers as well as our suppliers.

We are committed to the principles of sourcing responsibly, respecting human rights, and promoting the dignity of all those who contribute to our business. Partnering with our suppliers and their global facilities, we work to mitigate risks, drive remediation, and improve standards for workers via our riskbased approach. We are active members of external collaborations such as the Ethical Trading Initiative (of which we are a founding member), Stronger Together, and the Food Network for Ethical Trade which continue to support their members to drive continuous improvement. Through these partnerships we engage with other retailers, NGOs, Trade Unions, and suppliers to address risks, share best practice, investigate issues where appropriate, and establish initiatives to achieve collective goals.

We expect suppliers to operate responsibly, abiding to applicable local labour and employment laws and adhering to our Standards for Suppliers…

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