...It’s really important that we understand the working conditions of people making Clarks products and we do this by auditing and assessing our supplier factories. In 2015 the audit programme covered over 99% of our first tier footwear production, i.e. the factories that produce the finished product. We also undertake audits of second tier material and component suppliers. These audits currently cover tanneries and sole suppliers that supply approximately 80% of the volume of these materials from Clarks' nominated suppliers as well as some other component and material suppliers. Using the information gathered during these audits, we work with our suppliers to ensure that the high standards that we expect in our products are reflected in the workingconditionsinwhichtheyaremade. Withdrawingourbusinessremainsthefinalsanction.

Onlyaverysmallproportion,circa 2% of Clarks total footwear production takes place within Europe. The standards we expect of our suppliers there are the same as for all other sourcing locations...