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To meet this metric, companies must disclose what action they took to respond to the risks of modern slavery among supply chain workers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This can include engaging with suppliers and/or working directly with supply chain workers.
Examples of the types of action companies may disclose, include:
Paying suppliers for completed work and extending orders over time
Avoiding varying contracts unreasonably or seeking discounts from suppliers
Asking suppliers for information on steps they have taken to protect workers from COVID-19, including provision of protective equipment, providing sick leave, and increasing cleaning in factories
Asking suppliers whether new or changed orders will require them to take on additional workers or require additional overtime from current workers
Adjusting due diligence and remediation processes linked to evolving supply chains and changing workforce structures, e.g. ensuring workers still have access to a grievance mechanism
Collaborating with suppliers to inform and educate workers about modern slavery risks linked to COVID-19
Redeploying workers to mitigate impact of workforce reductions
Supporting the safe return of migrant workers
Examples of the types of action companies may disclose, include:
Paying suppliers for completed work and extending orders over time
Avoiding varying contracts unreasonably or seeking discounts from suppliers
Asking suppliers for information on steps they have taken to protect workers from COVID-19, including provision of protective equipment, providing sick leave, and increasing cleaning in factories
Asking suppliers whether new or changed orders will require them to take on additional workers or require additional overtime from current workers
Adjusting due diligence and remediation processes linked to evolving supply chains and changing workforce structures, e.g. ensuring workers still have access to a grievance mechanism
Collaborating with suppliers to inform and educate workers about modern slavery risks linked to COVID-19
Redeploying workers to mitigate impact of workforce reductions
Supporting the safe return of migrant workers