Question: Does the company continuously monitor suppliers to ensure that they comply with the company’s policies and local laws?
Answer:
Audits of suppliers (self- reporting),
Audits of suppliers (independent)
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APA Group
2021
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updated over 1 year ago by Camille Hoheb

pg. 19

"― Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA), which provides a globally recognised way to assess responsible supply chain activities and good practice in ethical audit technique;"

pg. 25

“Risk Management policy: To maintain appropriate risk exposures in response to uncertainty and contribute to effective decision making, our Risk Management System sets out our risk appetite, risk management approach and supporting enablers.

These reviews consider the control environment supporting key risk areas for suppliers including legal requirements, confidence in assurance provided, independent third party reviews together with brand and reputation impacts of transacting with the supplier.”

pg. 27

“― Tracking supplier compliance in the use of our APA Supplier Prequalification (ASP) Program including by reviewing their responses to the modern slavery questionnaire when required.”

“Of the 231 suppliers, 191 were compliant in the ASP Program as at the end of June 2021. Due to the comprehensive review process, this work is ongoing until FY2022. Based on preliminary findings APA does not anticipate any issues with the remaining suppliers”

Manali Rana.....2022-11-25 09:27:07 UTC