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Modern Slavery Statement
Treating people with respect is a fundamental value of the Watches of Switzerland Group and we will not tolerate human rights abuses against anyone working for us, or against individuals or groups in any way associated with our business.
The Group is committed to ensuring our supply chain operates responsibly and that everyone we do business with, respects and protects the lives workers, their communities, and the planet.
FY25 AREAS OF FOCUS
- Enhance our procurement and supply chain management capability
- Leverage AI technology to streamline business processes and improve data quality, transparency and disclosure
- Collaborate with brand partners to grow our range of products with positive environmental and social attributes
- Further promote our repairs and pre-owned businesses as a means to extend product life-cycles
- Advocate for our industry through support of independent and creative watchmaking organisations, such as Academie Horlogere des Createurs Independants (AHCI)
human rights and modern slavery
We take great pride in operating with integrity and transparency and would never knowingly engage with a supplier that is in any way involved in human trafficking, servitude, forced labour or any other aspect of modern slavery. The Group supports the principles set out in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and has measures in place to identify, assess and mitigate potential labour and human rights abuses across our value chain. More information can be found in our Modern Slavery Statement.