Question: Did the company identify any specific incidents related to modern slavery that require(d) remediation?
Answer:
No
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APA Group
2021
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updated over 1 year ago by Camille Hoheb

Page 27 under "Effectiveness Assessment" APA claims to have had no Whistleblower complaints in FY 2021.

Camille Hoheb.....2022-11-07 02:08:11 UTC

No mention of specific modern slavery risks associated with purchases of clothing and clothing products.

pg. 19

"Case Study

PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER ANALYSIS FOR SAFETY AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

In FY2020, we recognised the increased modern slavery risks associated with our procurement of textiles and clothing products. We undertook a review of our existing and prospective safety clothing suppliers, extending into their supply chains to the factory where final manufacturing occurred."

There is no mention of any actual modern slavery cases involving small business suppliers.

There is no mention of any actual modern slavery cases associated with small business suppliers.

pg. 26

“Case Study

Enabling resilience in regional and small business suppliers

APA believes that supporting small business suppliers with shorter payment time frames can in turn support vulnerable workers in global operations and supply chains. By maintaining cash flow through the supply chain, shorter payment times can help ensure that suppliers and their workers continue to be paid and that smaller suppliers remain viable”

Manali Rana.....2022-11-25 08:56:56 UTC