Plug’n Statement on Slavery and Human Trafficking
The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657), effective January 1, 2012, requires retail sellers and manufacturers doing business in the State of California to disclose their efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their supply chains for tangible goods offered for sale.
Audits
Plug’n conducts audits of suppliers to evaluate supplier compliance with company standards for human trafficking and slavery in supply chains. Plug’n vets all potential suppliers on multiple levels prior to bringing them into the supply chain approved vendor list. At the present time, Plug’n audits are not independent and unannounced. Plug’n may consider independent and unannounced audits in the future.
Certifications
Plug’n requires suppliers to certify that materials incorporated into the product comply with the laws regarding slavery and human trafficking in the country or countries in which they are doing business.
Internal Accountability
Plug’n maintains internal accountability standards and procedures for employees and contractors. This standard is reflected in Plug’n’s Code of Conduct. All employees are required to comply with Plug’n’s Code of Conduct.
Training Plug’n provides company employees and management, who have direct responsibility for supply chain management, training on human trafficking and slavery