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• We are aware of the current case and take any hint very seriously. We are already in contact with the supplier and have pressed for the potential allegation to be clarified. Please be as-sured that we will take appropriate action if allegations prove to be valid and verifiable.
• The Respect for and protection of human rights are of fundamental importance to Mercedes-Benz. We are aware that there is the potential risk of human rights violations in certain supply chains and are therefore actively taking action against it...
• Our supply chains are very complex. With tens of thousands direct suppliers and many more sub-suppliers, you have to proceed strategically and risk-based. With our Human Rights Respect System (HRRS), we have developed a systematic approach for the prevention of human rights violations in our supply chains. It allows us to identify and avoid risks and possible negative effects of our business activities on the respect for human rights at an early stage. We have defined clear responsibilities and internal policies for the implementation of our risk-based management approach to the protection of human rights. We also manage this topic in compliance with globally applicable guidelines and reference frameworks. Where appropriate, we work together with selected partners and industry associations and continuously further develop our due diligence approach. For more information, click here.
• Besides our systemic risk-based approach, Mercedes-Benz Group AG requires its direct suppliers to comply with the Responsible Sourcing Standards, to integrate them into their up-stream value chains and to monitor compliance with these in their business processes and sphere of influence. The Responsible Sourcing Standards are derived from the requirements for human rights, environmental protection and business ethics, which Mercedes-Benz Group AG applies in its own business activities. They contain minimum requirements as a contractually binding prerequisite for business relationships with our suppliers. We encour-age our suppliers to go beyond the minimum requirements and align with our supplemen-tary expectation...