Pg. 14
“In particular, during 2022 we intend to:
raise awareness of modern slavery risk with global network of HR Directors by identifying areas of heightened risk and issues to consider, enabled by a HR audit questionnaire globally to determine current understanding.”
The points mentioned below do not seem to be a risk assessment method. Hence it is not considered.
Pg. 12
“The Company has several systems in place to identify and assess potential risks in our supply chain, mitigate these risks and protect whistle-blowers. These include:
o binding suppliers to ethical dealing clauses in all contract terms and conditions;
o holding regular review meetings with all major commercial suppliers and brand partners which focus on the delivery of goods and services in line with the terms of our agreement;
o invoking strict sanctions on suppliers who do not meet our performance expectations or uphold the terms of our agreement (for example, any evidence of child labour results in the immediate delisting of a supplier); and
o use of an independent externally hosted Whistleblowing Hotline which all employees, workers and external consultants/contractors working on behalf of Merlin are made aware of upon induction and encouraged to use whenever appropriate, commissioned by the Company's Audit Committee which receives regular reports.”