Question: Does the investor disclose in its modern slavery statement active engagement with investee companies on their (investee companies’) modern slavery/ labour exploitation/ human trafficking risks in value chains and business relationships?
Answer:
Yes
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Walk Free
Macquarie Group
2021
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updated about 1 year ago by Manali Rana

pg. 16

“We are active in a number of external initiatives relevant to addressing modern slavery in the financial sector, including:

Table 2 - Our engagement with external initiatives”

Manali Rana.....2023-02-20 11:02:17 UTC

Pg. 11

“Where applicable, MAM may discuss ESG factors with companies as part of its securityholder engagement process and will generally consider modern slavery risks when voting proxies (where securities have voting rights attached).”

“In FY2022, Macquarie:

• Enhanced the investee company good practice principles and guidance to support Nominee Directors’ in working with their investee company Boards on overseeing human rights risks.”

pg. 12

“For solar development projects specifically, GIG has:

• Since 2019, implemented a due diligence program for solar panel manufacturers within its principal investments portfolio which involves diligence on social, safety and environmental topics and an onsite audit when permitted and practicable.

• In 2021, engaged independent WHSE and quality assurance consultants, to undertake traceability studies on select solar panel manufacturers to better understand their upstream supply chains and potential exposure to forced labour.”

Manali Rana.....2023-02-20 11:15:49 UTC