Values, Ethics & Human Rights Governance 72 2021 ESG REPORT Global Human Rights Policy We are built on a foundation of integrity that we uphold and exemplify every day. These values are more than a commitment to those we serve; they are fundamental to every aspect of our business. Our intention will always be to act and make decisions that are in accordance with our purpose and with our values. We are committed to embedding respect for human rights throughout our entire business, including our associates, those in our supply chain and the communities in which we operate. Our Human Rights Policy applies to our workforce, our suppliers, our partners and our customers. We continuously evaluate our operations and value chain to identify, assess and address salient human rights risks, engage key stakeholders and prioritize key areas where we have the greatest opportunity to have a positive impact on people and communities. The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Chief People Officer are responsible for overseeing Kohl’s Human Rights Policy. The implementation of the policy is overseen by senior executives and led by a cross-functional team. The Board of Directors reviews our progress on human rights at least annually. We are committed to periodically reporting on human rights impacts in this report. We implement our responsibility to human rights through our existing commitments laid out in our Purpose and Values statements, Code of Ethics, Business Partner Code of Conduct, Terms of Engagement (TOE) and business programs covered in this report. Our approach on human rights is guided by internationally recognized principles as articulated in United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Core Conventions of the ILO, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Bill of Human Rights, United Nations Women Empowerment Principles and UNICEF’s Children’s Rights and Business. We communicate the expectations of this Kohl’s Human Rights Policy and provide training to our associates and business partners on topics covered within our Code of Ethics, Business Partner Code of Conduct and TOE, including how to submit anonymous complaints to Kohl’s Integrity Hotline. We are committed to providing our associates and business partners with appropriate access to grievance mechanisms and remedial action. Anyone who violates or fails to report a violation of our policies, regulations or the applicable laws intended to respect human rights is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. All instances will be fully investigated and resolved in a fair, unbiased manner. Our associates and business partners are encouraged to report violations or concerns through one of several channels available to them without fear of reprisal, as detailed in our existing commitments. Retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith will not be tolerated and is a violation of our Code of Ethics. The Kohl’s Integrity Hotline is available to our entire value chain for reporting concerns. Governance To learn more about our practices and review our governance documents, please visit Corporate.Kohls.com . Responsible corporate citizenship is an important part of our company’s values and we are committed to incorporating socially responsible principles into our daily business activities. Our governance practices form the foundation for how we manage risk, ensure accountability and provide transparency to our stakeholders. Board oversight of our ESG strategy is essential to sustain the long-term interests of all stakeholders. In 2021, we expanded the scope of responsibility of the Nominating and Governance Committee to include oversight of ESG matters, and the Committee was renamed the Nominating and ESG Committee.
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