California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657)
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. and its affiliated company, Kingston Digital, Inc., (collectively referred to as "Kingston") share the concern of our customers that the Kingston products they purchase be procured and manufactured through a supply chain that adheres to laws regarding slave labor or human trafficking. As such, Kingston takes measures to ensure that our direct supply chain for tangible goods offered for sale is in compliance with such applicable laws. In response to the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657), Kingston has taken the following actions:
Kingston engages in the verification of product supply chains to evaluate and address risks of human trafficking and slavery. Self assessment questionnaires are sent out to direct suppliers and responses are evaluated. Third party verifications are not conducted.
Kingston conducts audits of suppliers to evaluate supplier compliance with company standards for trafficking and slavery in supply chains. The audits are arranged and conducted by trained Kingston personnel. Third party/independent auditors are not used in this process.
Kingston sends our Supplier Code of Conduct and acknowledgment letters to direct suppliers to certify that materials incorporated into the product comply with the laws regarding slavery and human trafficking of the country or countries in which they are doing business.
Kingston maintains internal accountability standards and procedures for employees and contractors failing to meet company standards regarding slavery and trafficking.
Kingston employees and management who have direct responsibility for supply chain management receive training on the elements of SB 657.