Detailed audit findings
The major issues identified during audits in Greater China included emergency preparedness and working hours. Wages and benefits was also an issue, although to a lesser extent.
Since 2009, we have asked certain supplier sites in China with major nonconformances related to working hours to report monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) that track the average number of hours worked, and the amount of overtime. (See Working hours KPIs for more information.)
Our capability building programs in China also enhance awareness of labor rights, helping employees raise concerns with regard to wages and benefits.
Audits conducted in 2011
| Location | Initial audits | Follow-up audits | Full re-audits | Number of workers at sites audited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 17 | 7 | 11 | 188,900 |
| Total | 17 | 7 | 11 | 188,900 |
| EICC Code provisions | Rate of major and minor nonconformances in sites audited1 |
|---|---|
| General | |
| EICC Code awareness |
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| Compliance with laws |
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| Supplier management program |
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| Labor | |
| Freely chosen employment |
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| Child labor avoidance |
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| Working hours2 |
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| Wages and benefits |
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| Humane treatment |
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| Non-discrimination |
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| Freedom of association |
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| Labor management system | |
| Overall |
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| Health and safety | |
| Occupational safety |
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| Emergency preparedness |
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| Occupational injury and illness |
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| Industrial hygiene |
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| Physically demanding work |
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| Machine safeguarding |
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| Dormitory and canteen |
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| Environmental health and safety management | |
| Overall |
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| Environmental | |
| Environmental permits and reporting |
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| Pollution prevention and resource reduction |
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| Hazardous substances |
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| Wastewater and solid waste |
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| Air emissions |
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| Product content restrictions (See Materials section.) |
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| Ethics | |
| Business integrity |
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| No improper advantage |
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| Disclosure of information |
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| Intellectual property |
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| Fair business, advertising, and competition |
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| Protection of identity |
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| Community engagement |
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- 1 This data reflects the results of HP's initial audits and full re-audits conducted in 2011. It does not
necessarily represent results from the same supplier sites reported on in previous years. - 2 A major nonconformance in the working hours provision of HP's EICC Code indicates that at least
one of the following requirements was not met:
• The average hours worked in a workweek over the last 12 months at the facility did not exceed
60 hours or the legal limit (whichever is stricter).
• Workers are allowed mandated breaks, holidays, and vacation days to which they are entitled.
• Workers are provided with at least 1 day off per 7 workdays on average.