Question: In the modern slavery statement, does the company explain one or more of the corrective steps it has taken (or would take) in response to modern slavery incidents in their operations and/or supply chain?
Answer:
No
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Walk Free
Nestle UK
2020
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updated almost 2 years ago by Gabby

pg. 3

"In 2020 we were able to positively impact the lives of more than 73,000 workers through our labour rights activities. In total, more than 127,000 children have now been protected against the risk of child labour through support such as income generating activities, bridging classes, school kits and school renovation and building, via a range of projects which commenced as far back as 2012."

pg. 7

"Since 2011, based on the many risk and impact assessments we have carried out at the corporate level and on the ground, we have identified 11 human rights issues that are the most salient and developed dedicated action plans to address them."

pg. 9

"We have mapped our salient issues against rights holders to ensure appropriate governance in managing these issues, and developed an action plan for each of these issues."

"We’ve developed a range of tools to address the most important issues, with a focus on traceability, transparency and robust action plans. "

pg. 12

"Since developing our first comprehensive Action Plan on Labor Rights in Palm Oil Supply Chains in 2018, we have continued to strengthen this work. In 2020, with our partner Verité, we developed a Program Assurance Framework to upgrade our Labor Rights Action Plan for Palm Oil and increase its reach and impact.

The Framework aims to cascade our policy throughout our palm oil supply chain by implementing effective management systems for assessing, addressing and remediating labour rights issues"

pg. 16

" The Nestlé Cocoa Plan, together with Rainforest Alliance certification, enables us to tackle these issues holistically, as we work with local farmers, communities, and local and international organisations to develop and implement solutions. "

pg. 17

"We continued to build on our action plan. To address labour abuses and enable workers to voice their concerns, in 2020 we continued our partnership with Verité to develop a business case for safe working and living conditions at sea"

As farmers are also a key part of supply chain, any steps taken to address issues related to them are also considered. Steps towards living income are considered under 'worker remediation'.

pg. 15

"Smallholder farmers are a key part of a supply chain that spans more than 30 countries, each with unique conditions and risks"

"Nestlé is also participating in the Taskforce for Coffee Living Income, coordinated by IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative, and partnering with coffee certifier 4C services to support coffee farmers in the Philippines."

pg. 18

"At the same time, every farmer should have access to an income that meets their basic needs: living income initiatives launched in our cocoa and coffee supply chains will provide farmers with the living income we believe is their right."

Manali Rana.....2022-05-10 08:13:47 UTC