This toolkit is intended to support M&S suppliers and partners to implement a strategy for their business and their supply chains to tackle modern slavery, as well as make clear M&S’ expectations. Increasing legal requirements and expectations from consumers, customers, employees and stakeholders mean that responsible businesses need to place tackling modern slavery at the heart of their corporate social responsibility activities.
Implementing the steps outlined in the toolkit:
This statement has been published in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It sets out the steps taken by Marks and Spencer Group plc and other relevant group companies (“M&S”) during year ending 1 April 2017 to prevent modern...
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