Question: Does the company’s statement detail one or more specific, organisational policies or actions to combat slavery in their direct (tier 1) and/or in-direct (beyond tier 1) supply chain?
Answer:
Suppliers comply with laws and company’s policies (direct / tier 1),
Suppliers comply with laws and company’s policies (beyond tier 1),
Prohibit use of forced labour (direct / tier 1),
Code of conduct or supplier code includes clauses on slavery and human trafficking (direct / tier 1),
Code of conduct or supplier code includes clauses on slavery and human trafficking (beyond tier 1),
Contracts include clauses on forced labour (direct / tier 1),
Prohibit charging of recruitment fees to employee (direct / tier 1),
Suppliers respect labour rights (wages / freedom of association etc) (direct / tier 1)
4029508
Walk Free
MSA policy (revised)
2017
Unverified - Added by Steward
updated over 3 years ago by Ethan McCutchen

1. "We have several policies in place relevant to Modern Slavery, all of which are signed off at Director level. This includes our Human Rights policy, our Code of Ethics & Behaviours, and our Whistleblowing Policy (aimed principally at our employees but also available to others working in our supply chain.) - These have been extended to all suppliers and franchise partners"

 

2. "We updated our standard supplier contractual terms for new suppliers in 2016 and 2017 to include obligations on Modern Slavery Act risk assessment, controls, and notification of Modern Slavery findings and to further reference our wider Global Sourcing Principles."

 

3. "This included clarifying position on non- payment of recruitment fees, expectation on Supplier transparency and requirement for additional due diligence if operating or sourcing in High risk locations."

 

These are all cited on page 4.

 

4. "In addition to the work in our own supply chains and operations, we continue to prioritise collaborations, which we view as essential given the deep rooted and systemic nature of many manifestations on Modern Slavery.Focusing on understanding further our supply chains including labour providers and recruiters to supply chain and services, including sub-contractors, distribution, equipment and services."

 

This is cited on page 1.

 

Albana Khanna.....2018-10-22 11:10:04 UTC