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Company Response

16 Sep 2022

H&M's response to allegations of abuses in Myanmar garment factories - September 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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Part of the following timelines

Myanmar: Garment factories reportedly ordered to dismiss workers from townships resisting military rule; incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Garment workers report facing forced overtime, high production targets & denial of leave; incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Garment workers report excessive targets & mandatory overtime at Textile Palace factory; incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Garment workers report labour rights abuses incl. threats of arrest by the military, mandatory overtime, denial of leave & denial of permanent contracts; incl. co. responses

Myanmar: Pregnant workers face discrimination at H&M factory incl. denial of maternal benefits & dismissal after birth; incl. co. response