Question: In the modern slavery statement, does the company explain one or more of the corrective steps it has taken (or would take) in response to modern slavery incidents in their operations and/or supply chain?
Answer:
Worker remediation,
Corrective action plan,
Cancel contracts
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Walk Free
Tesco PLC
2018
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updated about 3 years ago by Elly Williams

In the above cases we worked with suppliers to ensure, where necessary, workers were compensated and identity documents were returned.11

Elly Williams.....2021-05-12 05:16:38 UTC

Where we identify a shortfall in payment, we require suppliers to pay back any missed wages.12

Elly Williams.....2021-05-12 05:17:08 UTC

During the closing meeting for these audit visits, all non-conformances with the Ethical Trading Initiative base code are discussed and a Corrective Action Plan Report (CAPR) is agreed between the supplier and the auditor.11

Elly Williams.....2021-05-12 05:18:49 UTC

 

In the rare occurrence that suppliers do not agree, we look to exit our relationship with them in a responsible manner.12

Elly Williams.....2021-05-12 05:17:22 UTC

In the most serious incidents, whilst we investigated further, we suspended sourcing, and in two instances it was necessary to cease trading with the sites.11

Elly Williams.....2021-05-12 05:17:38 UTC