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"We adopted a principles-based Supplier code of conduct (the “Supplier code”) in 2013. Under the Supplier code, suppliers are required to comply with human rights, labour and employment standards legislation and treat their employees fairly and with respect. In particular, suppliers must be able to demonstrate adherence to the following in their workplaces:
- no use of child labour; discrimination and harassment of employees are prohibited
- freedom of employees to raise concerns and speak up without fear of reprisal
- appropriate and reasonable employee background screening (including investigations of prior criminal activity to ensure the integrity and good character of employees)
- implementation of clear and uniformly applied employment standards that meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, and
- an expectation that suppliers provide healthy and safe workplaces.
We expect suppliers to fully adhere to the Supplier code and we may periodically monitor and audit their compliance as part of our overall supplier management regime. to ensure that our controls drive a consistent approach to third party supplier engagement and oversight that mitigates risk, including those relating to slavery and human trafficking, we have established a defined framework and implemented various policies and guidelines."