Response from Pentland

Pentland says that “These already form part of our work with suppliers. Although there are some problems in some countries, in general all our core business suppliers have permanent, direct and open-ended contracts with workers.” While this is positive, the company needs to clarify whether they apply this standard at all supplier factories or just “in general” at “core” suppliers.

Full response 

Pentland says that “These already form part of our work with suppliers. Although there are some problems in some countries, in general all our core business suppliers have permanent, direct and open-ended contracts with workers.” While this is positive, the company needs to clarify whether they apply this standard at all supplier factories or just “in general” at “core” suppliers.