Question: Does the company’s statement name the suppliers in their supply chain and/or the geographic regions where their supply chain operates?
Answer:
Geographical
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Walk Free
2021
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updated over 1 year ago by Manali Rana

pg. 9

“The overall inherent risk for this category is also high due to the high proportion of sourcing from suppliers with production activities in places like Vietnam and China where labour law is not as strictly regulated.”

pg. 10

“Again, the higher inherent risk identified is due to the high-risk production locations of our suppliers in countries such as Vietnam, Brazil and China.”

pg. 11

“Although all suppliers are in Australia and New Zealand, these risks often stem from the use of labour hire services which have been linked to deceptive recruitment and forced labour of vulnerable populations, including migrant and low-skilled workers.”

pg. 13

“Context for colour (relates to risk), size (relates to number of suppliers)

– Australia: Medium, 7 suppliers

– United States: Medium, 1 supplier

– China: High, 49 suppliers

– Vietnam: High, 1 supplier

– Taiwan: High, 1 supplier

– Singapore: High, 1 supplier”

Manali Rana.....2022-12-12 10:07:26 UTC