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Company Response

17 Oct 2023

H&M's response to allegations of abuses in Myanmar garment factories - Nov 2023 update

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In each of the cases raised by the BHRRC, we were informed directly and were able to react immediately to seek a solution. All issues reported to us have already been resolved, often thanks to close cooperation between local trade unions, our suppliers and the local H&M Group team at the production office in Yangon. Our team is closely and regularly following up with suppliers to ensure that any violations are identified and appropriately remedied.

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[The full response is attached]

Part of the following timelines

Myanmar: Eight hundred workers at garment factory protest for wage increase; incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Workers at alleged H&M supplier report violations incl. mandatory overtime and dismissal of day labourers; incl. co. response

Myanmar: Garment workers at alleged H&M and ZARA supplier denied social security benefits incl. medical treatment; incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Garment workers reportedly forced to quiet if they refuse overtime; incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Workers at shoe factory reportedly denied leave & have limited access to medical assistance; Incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Workers at Myanmar Sunway Shoes factory reportedly assaulted if they fail to meet targets; Incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Garment workers allegedly face labour rights abuses incl. denial of maternity leave & mandatory overtime; Incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Garment workers at Suzhou Silk Fashion factory allegedly denied wages after announcement of temporary factory closure; Incl. co. response

Myanmar: Workers at alleged H&M supplier demand higher wages & full-time contracts; Incl. co. response