General Mills has released a comprehensive statement detailing its efforts to combat modern slavery, forced labor, and human trafficking across its global supply chain through stringent audits, robust supplier codes of conduct, and proactive stakeholder engagement.

The Global Responsibility Report highlights General Mills’ extensive commitment to sustainability, ethical business practices, human rights, inclusive labor policies, and robust responsible sourcing. The report details transparent public policy engagement and effective corporate governance that serves as a counterbalance to authoritarian practices. While the report is highly detailed in its ethical and labor practices, it does not present activities in technology or services (such as provision of repressive technologies) that are typically linked to authoritarian machinery.

Annie's, operating under General Mills, demonstrates its commitment to ethical business practices by integrating responsible sourcing in its supply chain. The initiative focuses on monitoring suppliers to ensure they adhere to high standards for human rights, health, and safety, thereby reducing any risk of complicity in unethical practices.

General Mills, the parent company of Annie's, emphasizes its civic involvement by outlining public policy initiatives focused on community support, safe food practices, nutrition, and food security. This transparent approach to engaging in public policy discussions reflects a commitment to democratic values and counteracts authoritarian tendencies.

Annie's, operated under General Mills, demonstrates a commitment to human rights and ethical sourcing through robust policies, due diligence measures, and oversight mechanisms. The company outlines its adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles and addresses risks such as forced labor and child labor in its supply chain, though challenges remain.