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á Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime,

Athleta
á 3,170 stores worldwide, nine distribution
campuses and call centers, HQ located in SF
and NYC
á 150,000 employees worldwide
á Gap Inc. strives to create an employee culture
and engagement based on our values and
policies that support a positive, open work
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á Nikki Bas commented this report is HISTORIC

who is executive director of sweatshop watch in
oak land, California referring to corporate social
responsibility.

á Ruth rosenbaum said that it is the first time

report, ever, on complaisance with a vendor
code of conduct.
 The noteworthy about the report is itǯs
unpredicted level of can dour is closing health
and safety infractions discovered.

  In may 2004 Gap release itǯs path breaking

social responsibility report which examine how
well factories around the world are complying
with Gap.



 Gap took a tremendous risk in doing this report,

said by DzRosenbaumdz.

 Rosenbaum was a member of public reporting

Working group, it takes 2 years to create this report.

 The repot disclosed that in Africa, over 50%

factories had machinery without adequate safety
devices.
 In mexico up to 25% factories paid less than the
minimum wage.

 China had inadequate storage hazardous materials.

 while in north Asia there was a prevalence of factories

with obstructed exits.
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Ethical:

  Gap has joined the ethical trading Initiative and social

accountability internationalǯs corporate involvement Program.

  The company makes itǯs a policy to pull contracts from

factories with serious deficiencies.

  Company released itǯs code of vendor conduct that

prohibited child labour, forced labour and discrimination.
Social responsibilities of Gap Inc.
á Our priorities include:
 safety of all employees and customers
 Support and dignity of the victim.

á Our process includes

 An assessment and EAP referral
 Resolution for the Business.