Pentland Brands 2021 Modern Slavery Report: Progress & Future Directions.pdf

Pentland Brands, established in 1932, released its sixth annual Modern Slavery report in 2021, approved by the Executive team on May 3, 2022. The report covers progress from January to December 2021 and complies with section 54 of the UK's Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.

The CEO, Chirag Patel, emphasizes Pentland Brands' commitment to pioneering brands that enhance life quality while addressing global challenges like the shipping crisis and Brexit. The company launched its 100-1-0 strategy aimed at positively impacting people and the planet by helping 100 million consumers live sustainable lifestyles, improving the lives of 1 million community members, and becoming a net zero business.

Pentland Brands owns brands such as Speedo, Berghaus, and Endura, operating in over 190 countries. As part of Pentland Group, it focuses on retail, sports, outdoor, and lifestyle markets with offices across four continents.

The report highlights the fashion industry's significant contribution to modern slavery, affecting vulnerable groups like migrant workers and women through forced labor and poor working conditions. Pentland Brands aims for a fair, ethical supply chain by implementing robust policies, risk assessments, audits, and maintaining transparent supplier relationships. The company uses Ethical Trading Initiative definitions of modern slavery.

Pentland's supply chain model varies between owned and licensed brands, with efforts to achieve 100% visibility to mitigate modern slavery risks. The report outlines actions taken to increase transparency and protect workers' rights in the supply chain.