Cardno uses both third-party and self reporting services when conducting audits. In page 17 it states, "During this period, the AME division began piloting the roll-out of an independent, third-party risk management and due diligence vendor-provided software system to monitor, manage and audit supply chain risk across its top suppliers/vendors." and on page 18 in the monitoring section under work activity it says that their audits/visits/spot checks are done internally and externally. Page 13 also states "Cardno maintains direct oversight of the work and funding, and maintains the right to audit engaged companies/organisations."

still in process of rolling out, pg 12: "The pilot roll-out and implementation of the vendor management software system is still in progress. As of November 2021, over 192 (approximately 84% of responding suppliers/vendors) of the company’s vendors/suppliers signed onto the system and completed the questionnaire and data submission, including the questions related to modern slavery. "

pg. 12

“During this period, the AME division began piloting the roll-out of an independent, third-party risk management and due diligence vendor-provided software system to monitor, manage and audit supply chain risk across its top suppliers/vendors. Cardno AME engaged Avetta, a supplier risk management software provider, to ensure suppliers conform and comply with health, safety, environmental considerations.”

pg. 16

"Monitoring

Audits / visits / spot checks (internal/ external)"