Due diligence processes for slavery and human trafficking (p.2)

We have embedded checks for modern slavery in our routine supplier due diligence process and have raised awareness of these issues with colleagues who manage this supplier vetting process. The due diligence process reflects the relative risk for potential suppliers and includes:

■ Checks against global sanctions and enforcement databases (for example, OFAC, World Bank Debarment List) and subject to adverse media review to identify risks including human rights abuses, human trafficking and labour violations.

■ Those potential suppliers identified as medium or high risk are subject to further vetting and evaluation based on the specific supplier’s circumstances. This includes higher risk and higher spend suppliers, who will be asked as part of a questionnaire about their policies and procedures in place regarding human rights, modern slavery, forced labour, child labour or human trafficking.