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The company does not mention any corrective steps.
pg. 10
"Downer has analysed its supply chain spend to identify modern slavery risks, and to understand how a prioritised plan to combat modern slavery in our supply chain can be developed."
pg. 13
"Downer’s engagement model with India-based company, TCS, includes the provision of onshore and offshore labour. Downer acknowledges the vulnerability of both the onshore and offshore TCS workforce and the hardship that the pandemic caused. During the pandemic, the onshore workforce became stranded in Australia as international borders closed to prevent the spread of the virus. Downer supported these impacted workers in the following ways:
Following the ‘R U OK?’ principle, Downer embedded a deeper level of care into its daily operations. Each manager was mindful of the stress some team members faced, and focused on the wellbeing of their team members
Communicating with TCS executives our concerns related to the mental health risks associated with team members.
Supporting the rights of workers to return home where restrictions permitted."
All matters of modern slavery are managed by the board.
p.19 "Downer routinely discusses issues that relate to modern slavery via working groups, steering committees, executive meetings and ultimately Downer’s Board. All material matters relating to modern slavery are managed directly by our Board. "
No specific remedy policy
p.14 "Through our specialist Industrial Relations team and trusted external advisors, we are committed to ensuring we meet all employment obligations; whether arising under statute, collective agreements or modern awards. This is achieved by conducting regular reviews and audits, a thorough analysis of terms and conditions built in our payroll systems, and by quickly remedying any issues identified"
It not very clear that this is part of their remediation strategy, but the statement "All material matters relating to modern slavery are managed directly by our Board." (p. 19) is sufficient for the label 'senior management' being informed when issues are identified.
Data copied from DOWNER UTILITIES HOLDINGS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD for 2021