TJX验厂/查厂社会责任标准手册

　　TJX验厂/查厂社会责任标准手册

　　Confidential 1

　　Global Social Compliance

　　Manual

　　Confidential 2

　　Dear Partner,

　　Enclosed please find a manual that will summarize the TJX social compliance program. TJX

　　considers this manual to be proprietary between us and our agents and vendors. Should you have

　　any questions regarding the information provided, please feel free to contact us as soon as

　　possible.

　　TJX requires all suppliers to be audited to local legal standards and to the TJX Vendor Code of

　　Conduct. TJX requests that all necessary parties have access to the corrective action plan (CAP),

　　and that they work together to ensure compliance.

　　If you have questions regarding TJX requirements, please send an e-mail to Marney Letendre at:

　　Marney_Letendre@tjx.com, ‘CHE’ HyoSeung Choi at hchoi@intlcompliance.com(CSCC), or

　　Anabela Fonseca at bela.fonesca@intertek.com(Intertek). We look forward to working with you

　　and your factory(s).

　　Best Regards,

　　Marney Letendre

　　TJX Global Social Compliance Manager

　　TJX Contact:

　　Marney Letendre

　　TJX Global Social Compliance Manager

　　770 Cochihuate Road

　　Framingham, MA 01701

　　Ph: (508) 390-2595

　　Fax: (508) 390-5123

　　Marney_Letendre@tjx.com

　　CSCC Contact:

　　‘Che’ HyoSeung Choi

　　Client Services Account Manager

　　66 Hudson Street, 1/F

　　Hoboken, NJ 07093

　　Ph: (201) 792-7540

　　Fax: (201) 792-4428

　　hchoi@intlcompliance.com

　　Intertek Contact:

　　Anabela Fonseca

　　Client Services Account Manager

　　70 Diamond Road

　　Springfield, NJ 07081

　　Ph: (973) 924-2510

　　Fax: (973) 379-5232

　　bela.fonseca@intertek.com

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　　TABLE OF CONTENTS

　　Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………4

　　The TJX Companies, Inc. Vendor Code of Conduct ……………………………………...… 5

　　Agent Requirements …………………………………………………………………...…… 6

　　Vendor Requirements …………………………………………………………….…….…. 8

　　Audit Procedure Outline…………………………………………………………….…….…. 10

　　Factory Evaluation Checklist ……………………………………………..………………..….. 12

　　Grading Scheme ………………………………………………………………………………. 14

　　Frequently Asked Questions …………………………………………………………………. 15

　　CSCC Regional Offices …………………………………………………….………………… 17

　　Intertek Regional Offices …………………………………………………….………………… 18

　　Factory Addition Form..………………………………………………………………………. 19

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　　INTRODUCTION

　　TJX is fully committed to operating our business in accordance not merely with applicable law,

　　but also the highest standards of business ethics. We hold our vendors to these same high

　　standards.

　　We strongly value the relationships that we have developed with our suppliers -- relationships

　　that we believe have been a key factor in TJX’s success. These relationships have been built on a

　　foundation of honesty, trust and a commitment to ethical business practices. It is therefore

　　important that our suppliers respect the laws and the cultures of the communities in which they

　　operate. Our suppliers must also respect the rights of the workers who manufacture products for

　　sale in TJX stores. TJX expects its suppliers to act responsibly and to do their best to ensure that

　　no abusive, exploitative or illegal conditions exist at their workplaces. TJX requires that

　　suppliers act in accordance with all applicable laws, as well as the accompanying TJX Vendor

　　Code of Conduct (“Code”). Where local or industry practices exceed the requirements of the

　　Code, the Code provides that the higher standard applies.

　　TJX has selected both Cal Safety Compliance Corp. (CSCC) and Intertek as its third-party

　　compliance monitors (“auditors”) to conduct inspections and verifications of manufacturing

　　facilities where TJX products are made. We require that all suppliers cooperate with the auditors

　　by providing verification that allows the auditors and/or TJX representatives to inspect its

　　facilities to ensure compliance with the Code. TJX’s Code applies to each purchase order

　　submitted to our suppliers. The information that the auditors gather will be made available to

　　factory management, vendor management, agent management, and TJX management, and will be

　　the basis for which improvements will be made.

　　The purpose of this document is to inform our suppliers of the mechanics of the compliance

　　program, and to allow them the opportunity to assess their practices and make improvements

　　prior to inspection.

　　Suppliers are expected to ensure that all factories meet TJX’s social compliance standards.

　　Suppliers must agree to take necessary correction actions and promptly remediate any noncompliance

　　in order to remain business partners with TJX.

　　ABOUT CSCC AND INTERTEK

　　CSCC and Intertek are world leaders in social responsibility education, training, and compliance.

　　CSCC and Intertek have significantly contributed to establishing the industry benchmark for

　　corporate social responsibility, having developed and implemented social compliance monitoring

　　programs for major brands and retailers, and manufacturers.

　　CSCC and Intertek’s compliance professionals are knowledgeable in the business practices,

　　country specific legal requirements, and universal health and safety standards necessary to

　　provide your firm with an independent, accurate third-party appraisal.

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　　THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT

　　TJX requires that all products offered for sale in our stores be produced in facilities that meet

　　specific criteria, as set forth below:

　　Compliance With Applicable Laws and Regulations: Our vendors and the factories in which

　　the merchandise they sell us is manufactured (collectively, our “vendors”) must comply with all

　　applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to all environmental laws and

　　regulations, and all laws, regulations and internationally adopted restrictions concerning bribery

　　and corruption.