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  • Overall approach
    1/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
      Overall commitment
      Commodity-specific commitment - commitment that does not apply to all of the commodities the company is exposed to
      0/4
      Which commodities does the commodity-specific commitment apply to?: Leather

      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA
      "Clarks is committed to eliminating deforestation and conversion of natural vegetation in our bovine leather supply chains originating from Brazil, where cattle ranching is a leading driver of forest loss and conversion. Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes"
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      0/1
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      0/1
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: NA

      What proportion of revenue that comes from relevant industries is exposed to each forest risk commodity?: NA

      What poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: NA
      "Clarks foresees Deforestation and Conversion Free legislations will be established in the upcoming years globally. We strongly suggest our suppliers to source leather from tanneries that can trace leathers physically or / and paper trail back to cattle. Suppliers may be asked to provide evidence to ensure that our produce do not come from Deforestation and Conversion lands."[...]"We are guided by the Sustainable Development Goals on climate action and responsible consumption & production, and have committed to improve the sustainability of our packaging, source our leather responsibly, minimise our greenhouse gas emissions, increase our use of renewable energy sources and divert our waste from landfill."
    • High-level management of deforestion
      0/1
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
      Executive compensation
      No
      0/0
      Does it disclose the percentage of pay at risk?: No
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  • Commodity score
    22/90
    • Leather
      35/90
      • Commitment Strength
        11/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          6/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: Other certification

            When was this commitment set?: NA

            If other certification, specify: Leather Working Group

            Do they have a deforestation commitment covering animal feed?: No
            "As part of this, Clarks places a high priority on responsibly sourcing animal derived materials within our product supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance approach to sourcing practices that would affect the environment and request that all Clarks suppliers accept and follow the requirements set out in this policy and produce due diligence down their supply chain. [...] Leather sourcing from Brazil - Clarks is committed to eliminating deforestation and conversion of natural vegetation in our bovine leather supply chains originating from Brazil, where cattle ranching is a leading driver of forest loss and conversion. Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes. Wet blue tanneries, agents and other suppliers must source cow hides exclusively from slaughterhouses or suppliers that have established and can provide evidence of credible supply chain monitoring systems for their direct suppliers to ensure zero deforestation cattle sourcing, and they must have plans in place to expand their monitoring systems to include indirect suppliers."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            If no, what is excluded?: Location

            If Other, specify: NA

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Location
            "As part of this, Clarks places a high priority on responsibly sourcing animal derived materials within our product supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance approach to sourcing practices that would affect the environment and request that all Clarks suppliers accept and follow the requirements set out in this policy and produce due diligence down their supply chain. [...] Leather sourcing from Brazil - Clarks is committed to eliminating deforestation and conversion of natural vegetation in our bovine leather supply chains originating from Brazil, where cattle ranching is a leading driver of forest loss and conversion. Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes. Wet blue tanneries, agents and other suppliers must source cow hides exclusively from slaughterhouses or suppliers that have established and can provide evidence of credible supply chain monitoring systems for their direct suppliers to ensure zero deforestation cattle sourcing, and they must have plans in place to expand their monitoring systems to include indirect suppliers."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: evidence of LWG certification
            "As part of this, Clarks places a high priority on responsibly sourcing animal derived materials within our product supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance approach to sourcing practices that would affect the environment and request that all Clarks suppliers accept and follow the requirements set out in this policy and produce due diligence down their supply chain. [...] Leather sourcing from Brazil - Clarks is committed to eliminating deforestation and conversion of natural vegetation in our bovine leather supply chains originating from Brazil, where cattle ranching is a leading driver of forest loss and conversion. Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes. Wet blue tanneries, agents and other suppliers must source cow hides exclusively from slaughterhouses or suppliers that have established and can provide evidence of credible supply chain monitoring systems for their direct suppliers to ensure zero deforestation cattle sourcing, and they must have plans in place to expand their monitoring systems to include indirect suppliers."
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "As part of this, Clarks places a high priority on responsibly sourcing animal derived materials within our product supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance approach to sourcing practices that would affect the environment and request that all Clarks suppliers accept and follow the requirements set out in this policy and produce due diligence down their supply chain. [...] Leather sourcing from Brazil - Clarks is committed to eliminating deforestation and conversion of natural vegetation in our bovine leather supply chains originating from Brazil, where cattle ranching is a leading driver of forest loss and conversion. Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes. Wet blue tanneries, agents and other suppliers must source cow hides exclusively from slaughterhouses or suppliers that have established and can provide evidence of credible supply chain monitoring systems for their direct suppliers to ensure zero deforestation cattle sourcing, and they must have plans in place to expand their monitoring systems to include indirect suppliers."
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2021

            Do they have a traceability commitment which goes back to the birth farm?: No
            "Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes. Wet blue tanneries, agents and other suppliers must source cow hides exclusively from slaughterhouses or suppliers that have established and can provide evidence of credible supply chain monitoring systems for their direct suppliers to ensure zero deforestation cattle sourcing, and they must have plans in place to expand their monitoring systems to include indirect suppliers."[...]"Country of Origin for Leather • When disclosing tanneries supplier list to Clarks, suppliers must declare the country in which the animals were slaughtered • Due to animal welfare concerns cow hides must not be from animals reared or slaughtered in India and Bangladesh • Due to effluent treatment practice concerns no leather should be sourced from tanneries operating in Bangladesh"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: Brazil

            If no, what is excluded?: Location
            "Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes. Wet blue tanneries, agents and other suppliers must source cow hides exclusively from slaughterhouses or suppliers that have established and can provide evidence of credible supply chain monitoring systems for their direct suppliers to ensure zero deforestation cattle sourcing, and they must have plans in place to expand their monitoring systems to include indirect suppliers."[...]"Country of Origin for Leather • When disclosing tanneries supplier list to Clarks, suppliers must declare the country in which the animals were slaughtered • Due to animal welfare concerns cow hides must not be from animals reared or slaughtered in India and Bangladesh • Due to effluent treatment practice concerns no leather should be sourced from tanneries operating in Bangladesh"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Require hides not to be sourced from indigenous lands
            "Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes. Wet blue tanneries, agents and other suppliers must source cow hides exclusively from slaughterhouses or suppliers that have established and can provide evidence of credible supply chain monitoring systems for their direct suppliers to ensure zero deforestation cattle sourcing, and they must have plans in place to expand their monitoring systems to include indirect suppliers."[...]"Country of Origin for Leather • When disclosing tanneries supplier list to Clarks, suppliers must declare the country in which the animals were slaughtered • Due to animal welfare concerns cow hides must not be from animals reared or slaughtered in India and Bangladesh • Due to effluent treatment practice concerns no leather should be sourced from tanneries operating in Bangladesh"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes. Wet blue tanneries, agents and other suppliers must source cow hides exclusively from slaughterhouses or suppliers that have established and can provide evidence of credible supply chain monitoring systems for their direct suppliers to ensure zero deforestation cattle sourcing, and they must have plans in place to expand their monitoring systems to include indirect suppliers."[...]"Country of Origin for Leather • When disclosing tanneries supplier list to Clarks, suppliers must declare the country in which the animals were slaughtered • Due to animal welfare concerns cow hides must not be from animals reared or slaughtered in India and Bangladesh • Due to effluent treatment practice concerns no leather should be sourced from tanneries operating in Bangladesh"
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: NA
          "The working condition standards we expect our suppliers to follow are set out in our Code of Practice. These standards apply to all those engaged in the production of our products. Our Code of Practice requires compliance with all local legal and regulatory requirements and the core labour principles of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions."[...]"No employee shall be subject to any discrimination....All work must be conducted on a voluntary basis, and not under threat of any penalty or sanctions. The Supplier shall not use any form of forced, bonded, indentured, trafficked, slave or involuntary prison labour....Workers have the right to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively without prior authorization from suppliers’ management. Suppliers shall not interfere with, obstruct, or prevent such legitimate activities. Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted or prohibited under law, suppliers shall not hinder alternative forms of independent and free worker representation and negotiation, in accordance with international labour standards....No children under 15 years or the minimum school leaving age of the country where it is higher are to be employed or engaged in the production of Clarks products...No worker will be subject to any physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal harassment, violence, exploitation, or abuse."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "No employee shall be subject to any discrimination in employment, including hiring, salary, benefit, advancement, discipline, termination, or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, pregnancy, maternity or social or ethnic origin."
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "Remediation, as used within this plan, is the process of ending situations of child labour, all forms of forced labour and labour trafficking, and as far as possible correcting any harms experienced by victims. It is important that this puts an end to modern slavery and tackles the harms experienced by the affected people. If Clarks either causes or contributes to a negative impact they will be responsible for the remediation. Even if there is no contribution or direct link this should not prevent Clarks from taking an active part in the response and remediation process."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        20/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "Deforestation and Conversion Free sourcing Clarks foresees Deforestation and Conversion Free legislations will be established in the upcoming years globally. We strongly suggest our suppliers to source leather from tanneries that can trace leathers physically or / and paper trail back to cattle. Suppliers may be asked to provide evidence to ensure that our produce do not come from Deforestation and Conversion lands. [...] Wet blue tanneries, agents and other suppliers must source cow hides exclusively from slaughterhouses or suppliers that have established and can provide evidence of credible supply chain monitoring systems for their direct suppliers to ensure zero deforestation cattle sourcing, and they must have plans in place to expand their monitoring systems to include indirect suppliers."
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for partial sourcing regions/operations
          1/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for partial sourcing regions/operations
          1/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2009
          "Clarks is committed to eliminating deforestation and conversion of natural vegetation in our bovine leather supply chains originating from Brazil, where cattle ranching is a leading driver of forest loss and conversion. Cow hides must not be sourced from animals farmed on ranches involved in any deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon biome after October 5, 2009. We also require that hides are not sourced from ranches involved invasion of indigenous lands and/or protected areas, or have any governmental embargoes"
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: LWG and the Textile Exchange Responsible Leather Roundtable, National Wildlife Federation

          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings; Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise
          "Clarks is committed to eliminating deforestation and we require our suppliers to ensure that hides sourced from Brazil and not from farms involved in any form of deforestation in the Amazon biome (Since October 2009). We take a collaborative approach to developing our policies, and have worked with conversation organisation the National Wildlife Federation to strengthen our requirements with regards to leather sourcing in Brazil.We also place a high importance on animal welfare and are committed to the responsible sourcing of animal derived materials. We work with our suppliers, and multi-stakeholder groups such as the LWG and the Textile Exchange Responsible Leather Roundtable to build understanding and support the wider industry as they make improvements within animal welfare, while our Responsible Sourcing Policy for Animal Derived Materials sets out the minimum standards we expect our suppliers to adhere to."
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "ENVIRONMENT Suppliers shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection and preservation of the environment. Suppliers shall adopt environmental management practices to minimise the use of energy & natural resources; to minimise all forms of discharge & waste; to maximise reuse & recycling and to manage & minimise adverse impacts on the environment [...] We monitor suppliers’ adherence to the standards set out in Clarks Code of Practice through audits as well as informal visits and assessments. Suppliers are expected to support and co-operate in the undertaking of all audit and assessment activities by Clarks, or our designated representatives, whether they are announced or unannounced. Where feasible, audits will be undertaken as unannounced or semi-announced to ensure the conditions assessed as closely as possible reflect those on a normal working day."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          If other type of mechanism, specify: Helpline and email address

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          They have a Clarks Integrity Line for grievances in their operations, and require that all suppliers must have an internal grievance process, but that anonymous and independent reporting is also available through the ethics@clarks.com, and suppliers can use the integrity line in severe cases.
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
          "Clarks encourages suppliers and partners to establish effective communication practices that involve workers and their representatives in meaningful dialogue on workplace issues to ensure workers are aware of their rights and responsibilities and that these are met. Where necessary appropriate training should be provided to ensure all levels can participate effectively in this process...We monitor suppliers’ adherence to the standards set out in Clarks Code of Practice through audits as well as informal visits and assessments. Suppliers are expected to support and co-operate in the undertaking of all audit and assessment activities by Clarks, or our designated representatives, whether they are announced or unannounced. Where feasible, audits will be undertaken as unannounced or semi-announced to ensure the conditions assessed as closely as possible reflect those on a normal working day."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: Yes

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: Buenos Aires ; Rio Grande do Sul

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: NA

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 0%

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: Argentina ; Brazil ; China ; Germany ; India ; Italy ; Mexico ; Pakistan ; Portugal ; Taiwan ; Thailand ; Uruguay ; Vietnam ; UK ; US

          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: NA

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA
          "We have updated our list of suppliers to include those used in the production of the majority of our products for the Spring Summer 2022 season. This list includes the footwear suppliers we directly manage, who produce approximately 80% of our branded footwear, as well as the majority of footwear and non-footwear suppliers that are used through agents and licensees. In total these suppliers represent over 99% of Clarks production by volume."
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: seasonally

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA
          "Suppliers are expected to sign a declaration of conformity each year to confirm that they have received and will comply with the requirements set out in this policy. [....] Compliance - Clarks suppliers must have documented evidence in place to demonstrate compliance to this policy and to conduct routine checks with their suppliers (e.g., of materials) on a seasonal basis. If Clarks determines that a material does not conform to the terms of this policy, the non-compliant party agrees to: • Begin an investigation into the cause and extent of the non-conformity; • Undertake corrective action, as approved by Clarks; • Clarks will take any steps required to ensure that the corrective action has successfully addressed the non-conformity; • Clarks reserves the right to cease the use of the non-compliant material and charge any costs as a result of a non-compliant materials back to the supplier of that material; and • Corrective action will be taken if any breaches are brought to our attention. For materials that are found to be noncompliant, Clarks reserves the right have material returned to suppliers at the suppliers cost and terminate our relationship with that supplier."
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliane with def policy

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: invesigation, corrective actions
          "Suppliers are expected to sign a declaration of conformity each year to confirm that they have received and will comply with the requirements set out in this policy. [....] Compliance - Clarks suppliers must have documented evidence in place to demonstrate compliance to this policy and to conduct routine checks with their suppliers (e.g., of materials) on a seasonal basis. If Clarks determines that a material does not conform to the terms of this policy, the non-compliant party agrees to: • Begin an investigation into the cause and extent of the non-conformity; • Undertake corrective action, as approved by Clarks; • Clarks will take any steps required to ensure that the corrective action has successfully addressed the non-conformity; • Clarks reserves the right to cease the use of the non-compliant material and charge any costs as a result of a non-compliant materials back to the supplier of that material; and • Corrective action will be taken if any breaches are brought to our attention. For materials that are found to be noncompliant, Clarks reserves the right have material returned to suppliers at the suppliers cost and terminate our relationship with that supplier."
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
    • Pulp & Paper
      8/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          0/9.5
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/6
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: NA
          "The working condition standards we expect our suppliers to follow are set out in our Code of Practice. These standards apply to all those engaged in the production of our products. Our Code of Practice requires compliance with all local legal and regulatory requirements and the core labour principles of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions."[...]"No employee shall be subject to any discrimination....All work must be conducted on a voluntary basis, and not under threat of any penalty or sanctions. The Supplier shall not use any form of forced, bonded, indentured, trafficked, slave or involuntary prison labour....Workers have the right to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively without prior authorization from suppliers’ management. Suppliers shall not interfere with, obstruct, or prevent such legitimate activities. Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted or prohibited under law, suppliers shall not hinder alternative forms of independent and free worker representation and negotiation, in accordance with international labour standards....No children under 15 years or the minimum school leaving age of the country where it is higher are to be employed or engaged in the production of Clarks products...No worker will be subject to any physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal harassment, violence, exploitation, or abuse."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "No employee shall be subject to any discrimination in employment, including hiring, salary, benefit, advancement, discipline, termination, or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, pregnancy, maternity or social or ethnic origin."
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "Remediation, as used within this plan, is the process of ending situations of child labour, all forms of forced labour and labour trafficking, and as far as possible correcting any harms experienced by victims. It is important that this puts an end to modern slavery and tackles the harms experienced by the affected people. If Clarks either causes or contributes to a negative impact they will be responsible for the remediation. Even if there is no contribution or direct link this should not prevent Clarks from taking an active part in the response and remediation process."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        4/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "ENVIRONMENT Suppliers shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection and preservation of the environment. Suppliers shall adopt environmental management practices to minimise the use of energy & natural resources; to minimise all forms of discharge & waste; to maximise reuse & recycling and to manage & minimise adverse impacts on the environment [...] We monitor suppliers’ adherence to the standards set out in Clarks Code of Practice through audits as well as informal visits and assessments. Suppliers are expected to support and co-operate in the undertaking of all audit and assessment activities by Clarks, or our designated representatives, whether they are announced or unannounced. Where feasible, audits will be undertaken as unannounced or semi-announced to ensure the conditions assessed as closely as possible reflect those on a normal working day."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          If other type of mechanism, specify: Helpline and email address
          They have a Clarks Integrity Line for grievances in their operations, and require that all suppliers must have an internal grievance process, but that anonymous and independent reporting is also available through the ethics@clarks.com, and suppliers can use the integrity line in severe cases.
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • Commitment strength
    6/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    12/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    4/17
    Avg. score

Profile

C&J Clark International (Clarks) is a UK footwear company operating in over 75 countries. It designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of footwear. The company is a major European footwear retailer and is one of largest footwear retailers globally. C & J Clark International Ltd. is selected as a powerbroker for leather and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Apparel & footwear, Paper Packaging
Segments
Manufacturer, Retailer
HQ
HQ 
United Kingdom
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

Clarks

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