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  • Overall approach
    6/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      3/4
      Overall commitment
      Zero deforestation/Deforestation-free commitment or, for timber, pulp & paper companies only, commitment to well implemented harvest and no deforestation of HCV & HCS areas
      3/4
      "Lear is committed to the following “No Deforestation” principles and requires the same commitment from our supply chain"
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      "In 2020, Lear became a signatory participant in the UN Global Compact."
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Lear recognizes the important role natural forests and rainforests play in the health of the global ecosystem and is committed to work with our supply chain to protect these forests and ensure our manufacturing and sourcing activities do not contribute to deforestation."
    • 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 poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: NA

      What type of risk is recognised?: Reputational

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

      Type of risk if Other. Also add any relevant details: NA
      "Lear has also been linked to deforestation associated with cattle ranching Lear’s subsidiary Eagle Ottawa is a leading importer of Brazilian leather into China for the manufacture of automobile seating. As an article in Ethical Corporation stated: “To have deforestation in your supply chain is a clear business risk – not least in terms of brand reputation.”"
    • High-level management of deforestion
      0/1
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • 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
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2050

      Type of climate target: Net-zero emissions

      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: No
      "To reduce our impact on the environment, we set aggressive carbon reduction goals that we intend to achieve by 2030, including using 100% renewable energy for electricity and a 50% reduction in carbon emissions at our manufacturing facilities. We aspire to achieve net zero emissions by 2050."
  • Commodity score
    24/90
    • Leather
      33/90
      • Commitment Strength
        13/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            If other certification, specify: LWG

            Do they have a deforestation commitment covering animal feed?: No

            When was this commitment set?: 2020
            "Lear is committed to working with our suppliers and customers to protect forests by eliminating deforestation and forest degradation."[...]"100% of Lear’s Brazilan leather suppliers are LWG gold or silver rated (highest levels of certification).96% of our global crust volume is LWG rated. We expect to achieve 100% by 2022.100% of Lear’s Brazilian leather suppliers use geofencing to ensure they don’t buy animals from farms involved in deforestation, invasion of indigenous and protected areas, or human rights violations."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Lear is committed to working with our suppliers and customers to protect forests by eliminating deforestation and forest degradation."[...]"100% of Lear’s Brazilan leather suppliers are LWG gold or silver rated (highest levels of certification).96% of our global crust volume is LWG rated. We expect to achieve 100% by 2022.100% of Lear’s Brazilian leather suppliers use geofencing to ensure they don’t buy animals from farms involved in deforestation, invasion of indigenous and protected areas, or human rights violations."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "Lear is committed to working with our suppliers and customers to protect forests by eliminating deforestation and forest degradation."[...]"100% of Lear’s Brazilan leather suppliers are LWG gold or silver rated (highest levels of certification).96% of our global crust volume is LWG rated. We expect to achieve 100% by 2022.100% of Lear’s Brazilian leather suppliers use geofencing to ensure they don’t buy animals from farms involved in deforestation, invasion of indigenous and protected areas, or human rights violations."
          • 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
            "Lear is committed to working with our suppliers and customers to protect forests by eliminating deforestation and forest degradation."[...]"100% of Lear’s Brazilan leather suppliers are LWG gold or silver rated (highest levels of certification).96% of our global crust volume is LWG rated. We expect to achieve 100% by 2022.100% of Lear’s Brazilian leather suppliers use geofencing to ensure they don’t buy animals from farms involved in deforestation, invasion of indigenous and protected areas, or human rights violations."
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Do they have a traceability commitment which goes back to the birth farm?: No

            When was this commitment set?: 2021
            "Lear’s supply chain logs incoming raw materials, tracing hides back to processing centers, feed yards or ranches where the animals were raised. Regular audits and annual assessments are conducted at our direct suppliers’ facilities, including traceability audits from third-party auditors such as LWG.[...] 100% of Lear’s Brazilian leather suppliers use geofencing to ensure they don’t buy animals from farms involved in deforestation, invasion of indigenous and protected areas, or human rights violations."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            If no, what is excluded?: Indirect suppliers

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
            "Lear’s supply chain logs incoming raw materials, tracing hides back to processing centers, feed yards or ranches where the animals were raised. Regular audits and annual assessments are conducted at our direct suppliers’ facilities, including traceability audits from third-party auditors such as LWG." Not including indirect suppliers.
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Use geofencing, audits and annual assessments.
            "Lear’s supply chain logs incoming raw materials, tracing hides back to processing centers, feed yards or ranches where the animals were raised. Regular audits and annual assessments are conducted at our direct suppliers’ facilities, including traceability audits from third-party auditors such as LWG."
          • 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
            "Lear’s supply chain logs incoming raw materials, tracing hides back to processing centers, feed yards or ranches where the animals were raised. Regular audits and annual assessments are conducted at our direct suppliers’ facilities, including traceability audits from third-party auditors such as LWG."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        6/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "We also embrace the international human rights principles expressed in the following conventions: The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact of which Lear is a signatory partner; The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; The International Labour Organization’s 1988 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; and The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Lear’s Human Rights Policy outlines our social responsibility principles and respect for human dignity, including with respect to topics such as collective bargaining and the freedom of association, as well as prohibitions of child labor, forced labor, modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect our suppliers to develop their own policies that aligns with Lear’s Policy. " "We do not tolerate physically, mentally, emotionally or otherwise abusive disciplinary practices. We have systems in place to prevent, detect, report and resolve unacceptable worker treatment such as unlawful acts, harassment or discrimination, workplace violence, inappropriate use of discipline, mental or physical coercion as a form of discipline, physical or mental punishment, physical or verbal abuse or intimidation, and any type of corporal punishment" "The safety and health of our employees is of paramount importance. We will not put employees in a situation that could be harmful to their well-being. We believe that safe workplaces are a result of the dedication of everyone at Lear. We make it our responsibility to embed safe behaviors in everything we do, coupled with strong programs, operating discipline, robust communications and training, and compliance with applicable safety and health laws and regulations."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          " Workforce Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We expect our suppliers to provide all of their employees with a professional working environment which is free from discrimination and harassment, and to offer fair and equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, sex, color, veteran status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, religion, genetic information, or any other legally protected status." [...]"This Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all Lear approved suppliers globally"
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Lear recognizes the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the value of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of indigenous peoples for property or land negotiations. No form of land grabbing is allowed. "
        • 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
        14/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using an internal verification system
          1/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using an internal verification system
          1/2
          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: Landscape level frameworks, audits

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA
          "Lear and our suppliers work within credible, landscape-level frameworks where they exist. To ensure our suppliers comply with these requirements, Lear may conduct audits or require third-party verification."
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "Lear recognises the important role of natural forests and rainforests play in the health of the global ecosystem and is committed to work with our supply chain to protect these forests and ensure our manufacturing and sourcing activities do not contribute to deforestation [...] Lear is committed to the following "No Deforestation" principles and requires the same commitment from our supply chain: Compliance with all governmental laws, regulations and guidelines related to deforestation. • Not to clear forested areas for production or development illegally through the setting of fires or by mechanical means. • That materials purchased for production, and products supplied, are from legally compliant sources and free of content acquired from illegally deforested areas or areas of indigenous or other protected lands. • Encourage the protection of High Conservation Value (HCV) forests/lands and avert the conversion of other valuable and vulnerable ecosystems, within the framework of local legal requirements."
        • 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
          "Lear is committed to complying with all applicable legal requirements. Suppliers are expected to comply with all applicable legal requirements and prevent incidents or conditions that might result in a violation of law. This includes, without limitation, that all purchased materials used in manufacture of goods satisfy current governmental and safety constraints on restricted, toxic and hazardous materials, as well as environmental, electrical and electromagnetic considerations applicable to the country of manufacture and sale. [...] Lear reserves the right to conduct audits to ensure compliance with these requirements and also to take appropriate measures, including discontinuing any relationship with a supplier, should the supplier violate, fail to correct, or have a pattern of violating this Policy. Suppliers are required to cooperate with Lear’s direct audit or through a third-party auditing firm utilized by Lear."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • 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 percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

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

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA
          "Lear reserves the right to conduct audits to ensure compliance with these requirements and also to take appropriate measures, including discontinuing any relationship with a supplier, should the supplier violate, fail to correct, or have a pattern of violating this Policy. Suppliers are required to cooperate with Lear’s direct audit or through a third-party auditing firm utilized by Lear. "[...] Outlines how this is in relation to Lear's Human Rights Policy - "Lear’s Human Rights Policy outlines our social responsibility principles and respect for human dignity, including with respect to topics such as collective bargaining and the freedom of association, as well as prohibitions of child labor, forced labor, modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect our suppliers to develop their own policies that aligns with Lear’s Policy. "
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

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

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Unclear

          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

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA
          "Lear may conduct audits or require third-party verification to ensure compliance with these requirements and also reserves the right to take appropriate measures, including discontinuing any relationship with a supplier should the supplier violate the Lear policies."
        • 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
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Not specified

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: NA

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

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No
          "Lear reserves the right to conduct audits to ensure compliance with these requirements and also to take appropriate measures, including discontinuing any relationship with a supplier, should the supplier violate, fail to correct, or have a pattern of violating this Policy. Suppliers are required to cooperate with Lear’s direct audit or through a third-party auditing firm utilized by Lear. "
        • 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 *
      6/90
      • 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
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Other
          • 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
        6/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "We also embrace the international human rights principles expressed in the following conventions: The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact of which Lear is a signatory partner; The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; The International Labour Organization’s 1988 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; and The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Lear’s Human Rights Policy outlines our social responsibility principles and respect for human dignity, including with respect to topics such as collective bargaining and the freedom of association, as well as prohibitions of child labor, forced labor, modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect our suppliers to develop their own policies that aligns with Lear’s Policy. " "We do not tolerate physically, mentally, emotionally or otherwise abusive disciplinary practices. We have systems in place to prevent, detect, report and resolve unacceptable worker treatment such as unlawful acts, harassment or discrimination, workplace violence, inappropriate use of discipline, mental or physical coercion as a form of discipline, physical or mental punishment, physical or verbal abuse or intimidation, and any type of corporal punishment" "The safety and health of our employees is of paramount importance. We will not put employees in a situation that could be harmful to their well-being. We believe that safe workplaces are a result of the dedication of everyone at Lear. We make it our responsibility to embed safe behaviors in everything we do, coupled with strong programs, operating discipline, robust communications and training, and compliance with applicable safety and health laws and regulations."
        • 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
          " Workforce Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We expect our suppliers to provide all of their employees with a professional working environment which is free from discrimination and harassment, and to offer fair and equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, sex, color, veteran status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, religion, genetic information, or any other legally protected status."
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Unclear
          "Lear recognizes the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the value of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of indigenous peoples for property or land negotiations. No form of land grabbing is allowed. "
        • 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
        0/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • 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
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • 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
          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
  • * commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

  • Commitment strength
    9/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    9/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    6/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Lear Corp. is an automotive seating manufacturer headquartered in the US. Its subsidiary Eagle Ottawa claims to be the world’s largest supplier of automotive leather. With customers including the likes of Mercedes, BMW, Toyoto and GMC, Eagle Ottawa has a high turnover of leather hides. Lear Corp. is selected as a powerbroker for leather and paper packaging.

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Industry sector 
Auto Parts & Equipment, Paper Packaging
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United States
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Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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