pg. 33

“CASE STUDY

Through the due diligence process, a factory disclosed that it had used slave labour within its organisation. Prior to conducting due diligence, due to ongoing performance issues, MFG had made the decision to reduce the scope of its relationship with this supplier. Notwithstanding that MFG’s relationship with the supplier was coming to an end, MFG determined it would work with the supplier to take corrective action to ensure that there would be no use of slave labour after the relationship ceased.”

pg. 37

“CASE STUDY

Collaboration with the factories that exclusively supply to MFG was a priority in the reporting period. This not only included conducting due diligence but also a review of its procurement practices, given the leverage over these suppliers. Via the Platform, communication, including issuing a questionnaire and requesting site audit documentation was initiated. The site audit for one of the factories revealed employees completing overtime hours. Being an indicator modern slavery practices, it resulted in additional consultation and discussions with the supplier.”