The following is a California Transparency in Supply Chains Act disclosure statement tailored for T.J.Maxx. It strictly complies with the legal requirements of the Act, covering the five core disclosure areas of verification, audits, certification, internal accountability, and training, which is suitable for posting on the official website to show the company's efforts in eradicating slavery and human trafficking in the supply chain.
### California Transparency in Supply Chains Act Disclosure Statement This statement is issued in full compliance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (California Civil Code Section 1714.43) (the “Act”). T.J.Maxx (including its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, collectively “T.J.Maxx”) is committed to upholding ethical business practices and firmly opposes all forms of slavery, human trafficking, and other human rights abuses in its global supply chains. As a retailer doing business in California with annual worldwide gross receipts exceeding $100 million, we hereby disclose our specific efforts to eliminate slavery and human trafficking from our direct supply chains as follows:
T.J.Maxx has established a comprehensive supply chain risk assessment system to identify and address potential slavery and human trafficking risks.
- For new suppliers, we conduct pre-qualification reviews that include an evaluation of their labor practices, ethical records, and regional risk profiles. High-risk suppliers (e.g., those operating in regions with a history of labor violations) undergo additional due diligence, such as reviewing labor compliance reports and past audit results.
- For existing core suppliers, our procurement team performs annual verification checks. These checks involve confirming adherence to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which explicitly prohibits forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking. We prioritize verification for suppliers of key product categories, including apparel, footwear, and accessories.
- Currently, we primarily conduct internal verifications and plan to cooperate with third-party professional institutions to enhance the comprehensiveness and impartiality of verification processes for high-risk supply chain links starting next fiscal year.
We implement a targeted audit mechanism to ensure supplier compliance with ethical supply chain standards:
- For high-risk suppliers identified through verification, we arrange annual on-site audits. These audits focus on reviewing employee recruitment records, wage payment documents, and working hour records to verify that there are no hidden issues such as forced labor.
- For medium and low-risk suppliers, we conduct random teleconference audits or document reviews each year, requiring them to submit relevant compliance materials on a regular basis. Unannounced audits will be launched immediately if any compliance red flags are detected (e.g., complaints from workers or media reports).
- Audit results are directly linked to our cooperative relationships. Suppliers with serious violations will be suspended from cooperation immediately, and those with minor issues must submit a rectification plan within 30 days and pass a follow-up review to resume cooperation.
All direct suppliers of T.J.Maxx must sign and submit a Supply Chain Ethical Compliance Certification before formal cooperation:
- The certification requires suppliers to confirm that all materials and products provided comply with labor laws and regulations regarding slavery and human trafficking in the countries/regions where they operate.
- Suppliers must update the certification annually and promptly notify us of any changes in their labor practices or compliance status.
- We reserve the right to terminate the cooperation contract unilaterally if a supplier is found to have provided false certification or violated the relevant commitments, and we will include such suppliers in our industry blacklist.
T.J.Maxx has established strict internal accountability mechanisms to ensure the effective implementation of supply chain ethical standards:
- All employees involved in procurement, supply chain management, and supplier oversight must sign an annual Ethical Compliance Commitment. Violations of supply chain ethical standards, such as deliberately concealing supplier labor violations, will result in disciplinary actions ranging from warnings to termination of employment.
- For external contractors (e.g., third-party audit agencies) who fail to fulfill their due diligence obligations, we will deduct their service fees according to the contract and terminate cooperation for serious negligence that leads to unaddressed supply chain risks.
- We have set up a dedicated Supply Chain Compliance Department to supervise the implementation of relevant policies and handle violations. The department reports directly to the company's senior management to ensure the independence and authority of accountability decisions.
We provide targeted training to employees and relevant partners to enhance their ability to identify and mitigate supply chain human rights risks:
- New employees in procurement and supply chain departments must complete a mandatory training course on "Slavery and Human Trafficking Risk Prevention" within their first month of employment, covering topics such as identifying forced labor signs and handling supplier compliance issues.
- Our existing employees receive refresher training annually, with updated content based on the latest labor laws and emerging supply chain risk trends.
- We also organize free online training sessions for key suppliers every six months, guiding them to establish and improve their own ethical labor management systems and share best practices for compliance.
Eliminating slavery and human trafficking from supply chains is a long-term and continuous effort. T.J.Maxx will regularly update this disclosure statement based on the optimization of supply chain management practices. If you have any questions or tips regarding our supply chain ethical compliance, please contact us through the following channels:
- Email: supplychain.compliance@tjmaxxtjxshop.com
- Phone: (800) 926-6299 (Extension: 8866)
- Mail: Supply Chain Compliance Department, 1937 Todds Lane, Hampton Virginia 23666, USA
