Gap Inc.

"This Code of Vendor Conduct (COVC)applies to all facilities that produce goodsfor Gap Inc. or any of its subsidiaries,divisions, affiliates or agents [...] CHILD LABOR: At the facility, all workers shall meet the applicable legal minimum agerequirements or are at least 15 years of age, whichever is greater [...] DISCRIMINATION: The facility shall employ workers on the basis of their ability to do thejob, not on the basis of their personal characteristics or beliefs [...] FORCED LABOR:The facility shall not use involuntary labor of any kind, including prison labor,debt bondage, slave labor, or forced labor by governments [...] FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION:The facility shall recognize that workers are free to join associations of their ownchoosing."

"Our COVC prohibits any form of discrimination during hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on gender." "Launched in 2007, our innovative Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement (P.A.C.E.) program was initially created to support women in the global apparel industry. . .and expanded the program to community settings in 2013 to unlock new possibilities for women and adolescent girls."

"When the issue is a violation of our Code of Vendor Conduct (COVC) or a breach our Human Rights Policy, the parties are informed of the results of any investigation and Corrective Action Plans are developed that include follow-up with management on any additional remedial actions taken. Gap Inc. considers the grievance or complaint resolved when the issue has been resolved and Gap Inc. has determined through its Assessment and Remediation framework that the appropriate remedy has been provided in accordance with our COVC and Human Rights Policy expectations."; "When human rights risks are surfaced, we investigate and conduct due diligence on potential impacts, monitor remediations, and identify ways to improve risk mitigation moving forward."

They have an integrity hotline: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/33664/index.html, where grievances can be submitted online or over the phone. 

"This Code is based on internationally accepted labor standards and guidance, including the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s core conventions, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights. This Code also supports Gap Inc.’s human rights commitments, as outlined in the company’s Human Rights Policy. This Code provides the foundation for Gap Inc.’s ongoing evaluation of a facility’s employment practices and environmental compliance."

"This Code of Vendor Conduct (COVC)applies to all facilities that produce goodsfor Gap Inc. or any of its subsidiaries,divisions, affiliates or agents [...] CHILD LABOR: At the facility, all workers shall meet the applicable legal minimum agerequirements or are at least 15 years of age, whichever is greater [...] DISCRIMINATION: The facility shall employ workers on the basis of their ability to do thejob, not on the basis of their personal characteristics or beliefs [...] FORCED LABOR:The facility shall not use involuntary labor of any kind, including prison labor,debt bondage, slave labor, or forced labor by governments [...] FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION:The facility shall recognize that workers are free to join associations of their ownchoosing."

"Our COVC prohibits any form of discrimination during hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on gender." "Launched in 2007, our innovative Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement (P.A.C.E.) program was initially created to support women in the global apparel industry... and expanded the program to community settings in 2013 to unlock new possibilities for women and adolescent girls."

"When the issue is a violation of our Code of Vendor Conduct (COVC) or a breach our Human Rights Policy, the parties are informed of the results of any investigation and Corrective Action Plans are developed that include follow-up with management on any additional remedial actions taken. Gap Inc. considers the grievance or complaint resolved when the issue has been resolved and Gap Inc. has determined through its Assessment and Remediation framework that the appropriate remedy has been provided in accordance with our COVC and Human Rights Policy expectations."; "When human rights risks are surfaced, we investigate and conduct due diligence on potential impacts, monitor remediations, and identify ways to improve risk mitigation moving forward."

"Avoiding the use of wood-derived fibers logged illegally, sourced from tree farms established after 1994 through the conversion or simplification of natural forests; or from areas being logged in contravention of indigenous peoples’ rights; or without obtaining Free, Prior and Informed Consent of local and indigenous communities, or from controversial suppliers."

"Encouraging suppliers to disengage from destroying or fragmenting forests, and engaging suppliers to cease operations in endangered species habitat or high carbon-value forest areas."

"To achieve this, we are committed to: [...] Avoiding the use of wood-derived fibers logged illegally, sourcedfrom tree farms established after 1994 through the conversion orsimplification of natural forests"

They have an integrity hotline: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/33664/index.html, where grievances can be submitted online or over the phone. 

"This Code is based on internationally accepted labor standards and guidance, including the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s core conventions, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights. This Code also supports Gap Inc.’s human rights commitments, as outlined in the company’s Human Rights Policy. This Code provides the foundation for Gap Inc.’s ongoing evaluation of a facility’s employment practices and environmental compliance."

"To achieve our commitment, we are partnering with mills on the following: identifying our raw-material suppliers in order to eliminate sourcing of wood-derived fibers from ancient and endangered forests, leveraging CanopyStyle’s audit and remediation plan and encouraging the development of innovative fabrics. In partnership with our major suppliers, we are also exploring ways to integrate recycled cellulosics into our products. In 2018, we gathered data on our supply chain representing more than 80 percent of our cellulosic fiber volume through an internal survey and multiple conversations with suppliers. Through this data, we show that 77 percent of our cellulosic volume is compliant with our commitment.."

"To achieve our commitment, we are partnering with mills on the following: identifying our raw-material suppliers in order to eliminate sourcing of wood-derived fibers from ancient and endangered forests, leveraging Canopy Style’s audit and remediation plan and encouraging the development of innovative fabrics.[...] We still have work to do to engage additional suppliers to take the Canopy audit and have some engaged suppliers commit to a remediation plan."