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BP is a company guided by values. As a globally operating buyer, BP considers the upholding of social standards to be of particular importance. BP enters into long-term relationships with its international production partners, which often continue for decades. This basis creates a relationship marked by openness and transparency. Only those who share BP values become BP partners. Social responsibility is a frame of mind. However, ensuring that fair working conditions are complied with also requires monitoring. This is done, on the one hand, through regular on-site visits by the BP team. On the other hand, compliance with fair working conditions is also continuously monitored by the neutral and independent multi-stakeholder Fair Wear Foundation initiative. Creating transparency is essential for achieving continuous improvements, including in social standards. You can see the results of the annual audits in the BP Social Report 2013 and they are also available on the Internet at www.fairwear.org. Responsibility also means that BP products are harmless in terms of human ecology. That is why all BP products are tested for harmful substances and most are certified in accordance with Oeko-Tex Standard 100.