California Transparency in Supply Chains Act
At Richardson, we are committed to conducting business in a socially responsible and ethical manner. We recognize the importance of addressing the risks of forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking in global supply chains and strive to ensure that our suppliers adhere to the highest standards of compliance with applicable laws. In accordance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, we provide the following disclosure regarding our efforts to prevent human trafficking and slavery within our supply chain.
Verification of Supply Chains
We engage in risk-based verification of our product supply chains to evaluate and address potential risks related to human trafficking and slavery. This process includes assessing suppliers’ practices and ensuring they meet our ethical standards. This verification is conducted by independent, third-party audit organizations.
Supplier Audits
Richardson conducts periodic audits of its suppliers to evaluate their compliance with our company standards for human trafficking and slavery. These audits are typically conducted by our internal team or independent third-party audit organizations.
Supplier Certification
We require all direct suppliers certify that they, and the materials incorporated into our products comply with all laws and our standards regarding slavery and human trafficking in the country or countries in which they operate. This certification is a condition for ongoing business relationships.
Internal Accountability
Richardson maintains strict internal accountability standards and procedures for all employees, suppliers, and contractors. Any individual or entity found to be violating our standards regarding human trafficking or slavery is subject to disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment or business relationships.
Training
We provide comprehensive training on human trafficking and slavery to employees and management who have direct responsibility for supply chain management. This training focuses on identifying and mitigating risks related to human trafficking and slavery, ensuring that our team remains vigilant in maintaining ethical supply chains.
Richardson is committed to continual improvement in our efforts to combat human trafficking and slavery in our supply chain. We will continue to evaluate and strengthen our policies and practices to ensure that we uphold our responsibility to human rights and ethical business conduct.
For further inquiries or information regarding our supply chain practices, please contact our compliance team at [email protected].
