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Vendor
Labor Code
In 1995, Follett became the first academic retailer to develop
standards for fair labor practices in the manufacturing of
collegiate products. In doing so, we assumed a leadership
position on the issue of child and sweatshop labor. We appoint
Global Social Compliance to independently audit manufacturing
plants for us to ensure that no child or sweatshop labor
is used to make products sold in our stores. We also review
reports from human rights organizations, labor groups, religious
organizations and governments that provide monitoring data.
Follett purchases only from reputable and responsible vendors
that meet or exceed our strict Vendor Labor Code of Conduct:
- Our vendors must certify in writing that they
are in compliance with our Code
- Merchandise that is
not manufactured according to our Code will be removed
from sale
- Vendors who do not comply with our Code may be
terminated as a source
- Any Follett buyer who knowingly
purchases products from vendors that do not meet our
Code will be disciplined or terminated
Follett
knows that supporting fair labor practices is an issue of
great importance to our campus partners and our
customers. More than that, it’s the right thing to
do.
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