HR1-3 Responsible sourcing audit findings

Audit findings of 293 supplier audits conducted during 2012. Health and safety issues continue to be the area with most non-compliances. Environment is the second largest area of non-compliance since these requirements, more strict than legal requirements, was introduced in 2009. Freedom of association Issues related to under-aged labor (below 15 years) is still primarily an issue in Asia Pacific and continue to show a steady decrease. The majority of cases recorded relate to insufficient protection of authorized minors (16-18 years). In Asia Pacific, 5 (8) cases of underaged workers were uncovered.