Limited Brands sources goods from countries all over the world, and we insist that our suppliers comply with our labor and other standards. If they don't, we support them in making the necessary changes so that they do. We cannot and will not work with those who don't work to meet our standards.
Our approved vendors must verify that they meet the following:
Compliance with the Law
Full compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the manufacture of products, the facilities where they are made and accommodations made available to workers.
Minimum Wages and Benefits
Payment to workers of the minimum wage prescribed by local law or the prevailing local industry wage, whichever is higher; provision to workers of benefits that conform to the better of applicable local law or prevailing local industry standards; and payment to workers of overtime compensation in compliance with all applicable laws.
Maximum Working Hours
Overtime shall be limited to a level consistent with humane and productive working conditions. Workers shall not be required, on a regularly scheduled basis, to work in excess of 60 hours (or lower if prescribed by local laws or local industry standards) per week; and, generally, workers shall be provided with at least one day off in seven.
No Prison or Forced Labor
Prison, indentured, bonded or involuntary labor shall not be used.
No child labor
All workers shall be a least the local minimum legal working age, above the oldest compulsory school age and 14 years of age or older.
Health and Safety
The work environment shall be safe and healthy.
Nondiscrimination
Workers shall be selected only on the basis of their ability to do the job and not on the basis of other personal characteristics or beliefs.
No Corporal Punishment
Neither corporal punishment nor any other form of physical or psychological coercion shall be used against workers.
Freedom of Association
The lawful exercise of workers' rights of free association and collective bargaining shall be respected and not restricted or interfered in, and workers lawfully exercising those rights shall not be threatened or penalized.
Environment
Vendors must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Community Involvement
Projects undertaken in partnership with community groups, or local or international NGOs, particularly those that address educational opportunities for younger people employed in production facilities, shall be encouraged and supported.
Access
For the purpose of monitoring compliance with our policies, the company, subcontractors and its agents shall be given unrestricted access to all production facilities and dormitories and to all relevant records, whether or not notice is provided in advance.
Sub-contracting
Limited Brands binds all suppliers and sub-contractors to fully comply with its Code of Conduct. A formal pre-approval needs to be provided to Limited Brands, should a nominated supplier be in need of sub-contracting. The supplier agrees to provide relevant information regarding these activities and allows Limited Brands (or its representatives) to inspect these work places at any time.
