J Sainsbury plc
LSE : SBRY
2022 Food & Beverage
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6 out of60 Companies
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SUMMARY
J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury’s), the UK’s second largest supermarket, ranks 6 out of 60 companies. The company’s score is based on its stronger performance on the themes of Commitment & Governance and Traceability & Risk Assessment. Notably, the company is one of only two companies in the benchmark to disclose a full first-tier supplier list, including the names and addresses of suppliers. KnowTheChain identified one allegation of forced labour in the company’s supply chains. The company reported it reviewed its modern slavery governance procedures internally and takes part in the Modern Slavery Intelligence Network to work with suppliers and peers to combat modern slavery in its supply chains. However, while the company discloses reviewing its internal processes and engaging with industry on the issue of forced labour, the company neither discloses engagement with affected stakeholders, nor remedy outcomes for workers. The company is encouraged to improve its performance and disclosure on the themes of Purchasing Practices, Worker Voice, and Remedy
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THEME & indicator score
The benchmark methodology has seven themes, selected to capture the key areas where companies need to take action to eradicate forced labour from their supply chains. The themes are comprised of a total of 12 key indicators. For each indicator, a company can score a total of 100 points.
Commitment and Governance
Supplier Code of Conduct and Capacity Building | 84 / 100 |
Management and Accountability | 67 / 100 |
Traceability and Risk Assessment
Traceability and Supply Chain Transparency | 67/100 |
Risk Assessment | 82 / 100 |
Data on Supply Chain Risks | 25 / 100 |
Purchasing Practices
Purchasing Practices | 0 / 100 |
Recruitment
Recruitment Fees | 15 / 100 |
Monitoring and Responsible Recruitment | 50 / 100 |
Worker Voice
Freedom of Association | 0 / 100 |
Grievance Mechanism | 35 / 100 |
Monitoring
Monitoring Process | 30 / 100 |
Remedy
Remedy Programs | 7.5 / 100 |