Since 1995, Macy’s, Inc. has had a stringent Vendor & Supplier Code of Conduct that sets out specific standards and requirements for any vendor doing business with Macy’s, Inc. and is designed to protect workers in this country and abroad. All of the company's vendors are required to agree in writing to comply with the company's Code of Conduct. Among other things, the Code requires Macy’s, Inc.'s vendors to allow unannounced factory inspections for contractual compliance, as well as for compliance with laws and regulations dealing with child or forced labor and unsafe working conditions. Macy’s, Inc. will not tolerate the involvement of its suppliers in human trafficking and slavery. It will quickly investigate any reports alleging human trafficking and slavery in the supply chain, and will take swift and decisive action against any supplier that is found to act improperly in this regard. Inspections of factories engaged in the production of private brand merchandise for the company are made routinely, and willful noncompliance with the Code will result in termination. (Macy’s, Inc.'s policy on sweatshops and forced or child labor, as well as the company's Vendor & Supplier Code of Conduct, is posted on www.macysinc.com. The Code of Conduct also is available by calling 1-800-261-5385.)