The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, California Civil Code § 1714.43 (the “Act”), requires retail and manufacturing companies doing business in California to disclose the efforts they have taken to ensure their supply chain is free from slavery and human trafficking. UNFI makes the following disclosure in accordance with the Act:
UNFI is committed to conducting its business in a lawful and ethical manner and expects its suppliers and vendor to conduct themselves in the same manner. All UNFI’s suppliers and vendors must adhere to UNFI’s Supplier Code of Conduct, which requires compliance with all laws, including laws addressing slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly do business with companies that do not conduct business consistent with those principles.
Although UNFI does not presently address the specific risks of slavery or human trafficking through supplier verification, supplier audits, supplier certification, internal accountability, or training activities, UNFI does conduct overall risk evaluations of its product supply chain and requires annual third party audits of and periodic certifications from its suppliers related to numerous compliance issues. UNFI also maintains a Code of Conduct with discipline procedures for dealing with employees who fail to abide by the Code’s provisions. Additionally, UNFI periodically reviews our general policies and procedures to ensure continued compliance with all applicable laws.