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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AustralianSuper
2020
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Methodology for this question says: Please note this metric requires a list of the names of countries and/or suppliers, not a statement outlining the total number of countries or suppliers. If the company specifies at least one region, country or area that feeds into their supply chain, the answer should be “Geographical”.

 

On page 4 of the 2020 Modern Slavery Statement it says,"The Fund’s main focus is the day to day running of the investment portfolio and member-related functions. We procure a range of goods and services from external providers to achieve our operational aims. In FY20, we worked with more than 1,100 suppliers across our operational and investment activities. Key industries included information technology, business process outsourcing, people and professional services, telecommunications and property. Most of this occurred in Australia or the UK."

 

While technically this specifies at least one region that feeds into their supply chain, it would be better if it went into more detail. On page 6/7, it also talks about how they hired a service provider to conduct an independent review of listed (i.e., public) assets, including looking down to tier 10 of the supply chain. However, AustralianSuper also invests in private asset classes -- infrastructure, private equity, and real estate -- which do not appear not be covered by this independent review.

Alexandra Carruthers.....2021-11-09 18:18:20 UTC