Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM)

"To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."

"Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."

"At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."

"In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"

"To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."

"Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."

"At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."

"In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"

"If Auchan Retail finds that one of its suppliers is in breach of its forest policy, it will assess the incriminating elements and then take steps to remedy the situation. If the supplier fails to make the required improvements within the set time frame, or does not go far enough with such improvements, Auchan Retail reserves the right to reconsider its commercial relationship with that supplier."

"To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."

"Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."

"At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."

"In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"

"Percentage of FSC- or PEFC-certified wood/paper/cardboard products...2021...61%"

“If Auchan Retail finds that one of its suppliers is in breach of its forestry policy, it will assess the incriminating elements and then take steps to remedy the situation. If the supplier fails to make the required improvements within the set time frame, or does not go far enough with such improvements, Auchan Retail reserves the right to end its commercial relationship with that supplier.”

"To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."

"Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."

"At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."

"In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"

"To determine whether an activity can be considered sustainable, it must: [...] be exercised in accordance with the OECD Guiding Principles for Multinational Enterprises, the United Nations Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, including the Declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on fundamental principles and rights at work, the eight fundamental conventions of the ILO, and the International Charter of Human Rights." "The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work obliges all member states to respect and promote a number of principles and rights, classified under the following categories...the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of forced or compulsory labour; the abolition of child labour;" "The social audits conducted at the suppliers, regardless of the framework used, ensure that there are no breaches of human rights or fundamental liberties – child labour or forced labour, discrimination, disciplinary practices, or serious shortcomings in the protection of health and safety."

"Prioritising local sourcing and developing sustainable partnerships with SMEs and small producers The stores in all Auchan Retail countries are developing the supply of local products, grown and/or manufactured near its stores, via direct partnerships with small producers. They are responding to strong demand from local residents, who want to be able to buy products from their own region, both to support local jobs and to protect the environment through purchases that leave a smaller carbon footprint."

"At the end of 2019, 94% of the initial instances of non-compliance revealed through audits have been resolved. The remainder is due to delays in validation by the competent bodies (necessary step to start the works), decisions to relocate factories in new buildings, as well as the time required for completion of all remediations. (especially in factories that have just joined the Accord)."

"In this context, Auchan Retail expects its suppliers to ensure and verify that the above materials sourced from wood or vegetable fibres are: [...] sourced in strict compliance with the rights of the indigenous peoples and rural communities to own and control the land under statutory or customary tenure, including their right to give or refuse to give their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the proposed development of their land;"

“If Auchan Retail finds that one of its suppliers is in breach of its forestry policy, it will assess the incriminating elements and then take steps to remedy the situation. If the supplier fails to make the required improvements within the set time frame, or does not go far enough with such improvements, Auchan Retail reserves the right to end its commercial relationship with that supplier.”