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:
Corrective action plan,
Cancel contracts
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Walk Free
Whitbread
2021
Unverified

pg. 2

"Where suppliers demonstrate a disregard for our standards, we will work with them to improve processes. However, where a supplier demonstrates a persistent disregard for our standards, we will cease working with them."

pg. 8

"In 2021, we updated supplier contracts strengthen our position to cease business immediately should evidence of modern-day slavery be identified."

pg. 10

"We will also take into account the results of due diligence assessments undertaken, through the SEDEX platform and review any Corrective Actions Plans in place as a results of those audits."

pg. 13

"We appreciate that meaningful change needs collective effort and consistent activity. Therefore, we work closely with our suppliers to address and remediate any issues that put workers at risk."

Manali Rana.....2022-12-22 04:49:07 UTC