mila-ai4h/AIMS.au huggingface dataset:
[9049] In our supply chain, including when outsourcing and in the procurement of goods and services, there are certain industries, commodities and geographies that are considered higher risk for modern slavery
[9049] As set out further in this section of the Statement under Supply Chain, over the last reporting period and into 2022, HSBC Australia worked with an external third party to undertake an assessment of the supplier base for modern slavery risk
[9049] This assessment considered three lenses: supplier headquarter location (geographical risk), adverse supplier media coverage (if any), and category risk of the supplier (that is, the risk of the service provided) (see further detail below)
[12373] IGT PROCESS In 2020, IGT PLC initiated a restructuring plan aimed at optimizing its global supply chain and footprint as well as achieving efficiencies in order to fulfil future demand for its products
[12373] As part of the plan, IGT PLC contracted worldwide manufacturers that are experts in the field and excel at sourcing and assembly activities
[12373] The plan was substantially completed as of the first quarter of 2021 and the Company now outsources all the manufacturing and assembly of certain lottery terminals and portions of other products to third-party vendors, resulting in a significant reduction of its primary manufacturing operations and related costs
[12373] IGT PLC expects to complete full implementation of this production model by the end of first quarter 2022
[12373] ASSESSING AND ADDRESSING RISKS OF MODERN SLAVERY In line with the Companys core values of acting with integrity in every aspect of its business, IGT strives to implement effective processes to eradicate modern slavery, if any, from its business and supply chains
[12373] As such, detailed below are key measures that IGT has undertaken since 2019 to address the risks of modern slavery in its operations and supply chains
[12373] IGT CODE OF CONDUCT Each year, all IGT PLC employees are required to acknowledge the Code of Conduct, which specifically references modern slavery
[12373] The Companys Code of Conduct, available at http://www.igt.com/explore-igt/about-igt/compliance, sets out the standards of ethics and behaviour expected from its employees, directors, officers, and consultants, as well as any third parties, agents, or representatives who deal with or act on behalf of IGT PLC
[13845] Third Party Partners
[13845] We expect our global business partners to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Code when acting for, on behalf of or in the name of IDEXX
[13845] In addition, we continue to develop risk-based diligence and management processes, procedures and guidelines pertaining to our distributors and other similar third parties
[13845] These processes, procedures and guidelines are intended to, among other things, obtain assurance from third parties that they will conduct IDEXX business in accordance with our principles, including our overall commitment to ethical and lawful business practices
[13845] As part of our compliance procedures, we have adopted provisions for inclusion in our distribution agreements requiring distributors to certify that they have reviewed and will comply with the Code
[13845] We also have adopted provisions providing that all services performed by distributors are subject to audit by IDEXX in our sole discretion
[13845] Supplier Relationships
[13845] We also seek to conduct business with suppliers who adhere to ethical business practices, act in an environmentally responsible manner, encourage workplace health
[248] Grievances We offer various channels for seeking guidance, reporting concerns and raising grievances including our internal Grievance Policy and Speak Up Program and our Whistleblowing Policy and whistleblowing hotline
[248] These channels are available to our staff and third parties to report any wrongdoing, including fraud, unethical activity or irresponsible acts
[248] Reports can be made anonymously
[248] Corporate officers nominated in our policies are trained to conduct necessary investigations and, when required, to design and implement corrective actions
[248] MEASURING EFFECTIVENESS We have reviewed responses received to our Supplier Questionnaire
[248] We have also reviewed the modern slavery policies and statements of several major suppliers
[248] As a result of these reviews, we have not identified any material risk of modern slavery practices in our supply chains
[248] SCA intends to regularly review our Supplier Code of Conduct, Supplier Questionnaire and risk assessment processes to ensure they remain up to date and effective in assessing modern slavery risks
[9049] Following this assessment, HSBC Australia identified that
[9049] Most of HSBC Australias suppliers sit in geographical locations which are considered lower risk for modern slavery
[9049] However, we are acutely aware that slavery-like practices can and do occur in lower risk jurisdictions in certain higher risk categories There were five suppliers who had some form of adverse media coverage as it relates to modern slavery
[9049] These were subject to additional due diligence that confirmed that human rights and/or modern slavery risks were not pertinent to the supplier or the services they provide to HSBC Australia
[9049] RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3.8% of suppliers are deemed to be providing a service that is considered to be high risk
[9049] This relates to suppliers providing passenger air transport, securities custodial services, uniforms, human resources, financial services, card services, advertising agency services, information technology services, and sales and business promotion activities
[9049] HSBC Australia will continue enhancing its supplier due diligence program with a focus on those suppliers identified within the high risk supplier categories relating to modern slavery
[9049] With respect to HSBC Australia Holdings, given that it is a non-trading entity, we have assessed the risks of modern slavery occurring in this entitys business operations and supply chain to be low
[12373] The Code of Conduct requires supervisors to ensure that employees have freely chosen their jobs and are free to leave if they choose
[12373] In addition, supervisors are advised to watch out for signs of slavery, including by IGT PLCs business partners
[12373] Supervisors are warned that slavery may happen several steps down the supply chain, such as when a supplier switches to a lower-cost vendor
[12373] Any violation of the Code of Conduct can be reported to the IGT PLC Integrity Line, which is managed by an independent third-party provider, and whose purpose is to collect reports of suspected or known activities that may involve
[12373] unethical or unlawful conduct, and to provide a mechanism for concerns of modern slavery to be raised and subsequently investigated
[12373] Employees are encouraged to raise questions about the integrity of management or any employee that are not consistent with IGTs policy (including the Code of Conduct), and to raise concerns about workplace conditions that could have a potential adverse impact on the health, safety, or well-being of IGT employees or third parties
[12373] There are also global phone lines and an email address to submit any such reports to IGT PLCs Compliance team
[12373] Contact details can be found at https://www.igt.com/explore-igt/about-igt/compliance
[13845] and safety, adopt good human resources policies and practices and abide by all applicable laws
[13845] We predominantly use suppliers located in the United States, Europe, Japan, South Korea and China
[13845] We conduct appropriate risk-based assessments of our suppliers manufacturing sites located in regions that do not have a low prevalence of modern slavery based on an analysis of the risk of modern slavery in the geographic region
[13845] On an ongoing basis, we monitor publicly available news sources for any allegations of modern slavery or other human rights issues at our critical suppliers and partners
[13845] Under our internal procedures, any human rights concerns are to be investigated
[13845] In addition, we have many long-term supplier arrangements, which we believe helps mitigate modern slavery risk
[13845] New Supplier Screening
[248] We will also measure how effective we have been in mitigating modern slavery in our supply chain by tracking the number of suppliers that respond to our Supplier Questionnaire (or otherwise provide relevant information about their modern slavery standards)
[248] While relevant members of staff have been briefed about SCAs obligations under modern slavery legislation, SCA also intends to educate staff more widely, for example through information on our internal intranet site, to raise awareness of the risks of modern slavery across our business
[248] CONSULTATION SCA requires all its related bodies corporate to follow corporate policies, including in relation to assessment and mitigation of modern slavery risks
[248] SCA also has non-controlling interests in several entities in the broadcasting industry
[248] Where appropriate, SCA has consulted with those entities to assess their approach to management of modern slavery risks
[248] This statement has been endorsed by the Board of Southern Cross Media Group Limited
[248] GRANT BLACKLEY Chief Executive Officer 19 August 2020
[454] Modern Slavery Statement For Fiscal Year 2020
[9049] HSBC Australia sets out further below how we have assessed and managed these risks to date, across our people, our customers and in our supply chain (including our outsourcing and procurement practices)
[9049] People Preventing discrimination and harassment HSBCs commitment to respect human rights in the workplace is embedded in the HSBC Values and set out in HSBC Groups global policy
[9049] HSBC requires all employees across the HSBC Group to treat colleagues with dignity and respect, creating an inclusive environment
[9049] Employees receive training on a variety of human rights related issues, including diversity and inclusion, bullying, harassment and racism
[9049] HSBC Australia has a grievance procedure through which employees can raise work-related complaints
[9049] But we understand there are circumstances where people may feel the need to raise concerns more discreetly
[9049] HSBC Confidential, our global whistleblowing platform, allows our people, past and present, to raise concerns in confidence and, where preferred, anonymously
[9049] HSBC Confidential can be accessed in various ways, including telephone hotlines, online portals and email
[12373] IGT PLC is bound by the Anti-Retaliation Commitment contained within the Code of Conduct
[12373] This means that the Company will not discipline, discriminate, or retaliate against anyone who makes a good faith report or inquiry via the Integrity Line and will respect the confidentiality of such individuals
[12373] IGT PLC is also committed to taking corrective action for breaches of the Code of Conduct up to and including termination of employment for individuals deemed accountable
[12373] No incidents or cases concerning modern slavery were reported via IGT PLCs Integrity Line or other similar tools during 2021, nor were any clues detected that might suggest an increase in the likelihood or severity of modern slavery risks in IGT PLCs business and supply chain, which remain both low
[12373] SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT The Company has a global Supplier Code of Conduct (the Supplier Code) which outlines the Companys expectations regarding the workplace standards and business practices of its suppliers, along with their parent entities, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors, and others who are within their supply chain
[12373] In line with the Supplier Code, IGT requires suppliers to acknowledge that they share the commitments listed in the Supplier Code and raises awareness of the Code by making it publicly available in the Global Responsibility section of IGT PLCs publicly accessible website, which can be accessed at <https://www.igt.com/explore-igt/about-igt/global-responsibility/our- corporate-citizenship>
[12373] In addition, in 2021, globally, the Supplier Code was sent to 1,633 existing and new suppliers, to the latter as part of the on-boarding package
[12373] Pursuant to the Supplier Code of Conduct, suppliers are restricted from, amongst other things, exploiting children and young workers and participating in or benefitting from any form of forced labour
[13845] Before our procurement team engages a new supplier, we typically evaluate the supplier through a risk-based assessment process, which, depending upon the suppliers risk profile, may include steps to verify product supply chains to assess risk
[13845] The steps taken to assess risk at a supplier of materials or components may include a questionnaire that includes information about the suppliers facilities, quality systems and business practices
[13845] Performance Reviews
[13845] We seek continuous improvement in our supply chain
[13845] To that end, we monitor the business performance of our key suppliers through periodic performance reviews and ongoing dialogue
[13845] As part of our performance reviews, we assess compliance with IDEXX standards
[13845] We also perform supplier audits, as discussed below
[13845] The information learned through performance reviews is used to assess the effectiveness of our compliance program
[454] This statement sets out the steps that we, News Corp, have taken across the News Corp Group1 to address the risks of modern slavery in any part of our business, operations or supply chains
[454] This statement relates to actions and activities during the financial year 2020, from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020
[454] This statement is set out in the following four parts
[454] Introduction
[454] Overview of News Corp
[454] Risk of Modern Slavery Practices
[454] Actions to Address Risks of Modern Slavery
[9049] Employee voice We listen to feedback from our employees provided through surveys and two-way forums
[9049] We encourage all managers to hold regular staff meetings so they listen to employees and record their views
[9049] Our executives engage directly with employees to ensure that workforce engagement and employee voices are considered at board level
[9049] Freedom of association HSBC Australia respects its employees right to freedom of association
[9049] We work professionally with recognised employee representative bodies
[9049] We observe recognised agreements and local legal frameworks
[9049] Where we undergo organisational change, we will engage in appropriate consultation with our people and seek to redeploy persons where appropriate
[9049] Pay HSBC Australias reward strategy acknowledges that remuneration is one part of a comprehensive employee value proposition which is complemented by other factors such as organisational values, career development, meritocracy and attractive benefits
[12373] Suppliers are also required to promptly inform IGT of any potential violation of the Supplier Code
[12373] In the event of an actual violation, IGT and the concerned supplier will develop a remediation plan
[12373] Breaches of the Supplier Code may lead to termination of the supply agreement, especially where severe or repeated
[12373] TRAINING Training is a fundamental way of raising awareness and ensuring that people understand the importance of a particular issue
[12373] As part of IGT PLC and to ensure an appropriate level of understanding of slavery and human trafficking in its business and supply chains, all IGT employees are required to acknowledge the Code of Conduct as soon as they start working for the Company
[12373] In addition, IGT employees have also been required to undertake annual training and certification of the Code of Conduct
[12373] EVALUATION Suppliers are selected and evaluated beyond their economic solidity and business reliability
[12373] As set out in the Supplier Code, IGT PLC expects its suppliers to fully comply with applicable laws and to adhere to internationally recognized environmental, social and corporate governance standards
[13845] Additional actions we take to assess the effectiveness of the actions being taken to assess and address modern slavery risks are described later in this Statement
[13845] Supplier Agreements
[13845] Our standard forms of supplier contracts and purchase order terms and conditions require the supplier to comply with all laws applicable to the supply of services or materials to IDEXX, including laws relating to modern slavery
[13845] Supplier Code of Conduct
[13845] We have a Supplier Code of Conduct (the Supplier Code) that covers, among other labor and human rights issues, modern slavery and child labor
[13845] The Supplier Code was developed based on the International Labour Organizations core conventions, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and other industry best practices
[13845] Among other things, the Supplier Code (1) includes limitations on working hours and child labor, (2) requires that clear and complete employment-related information be provided to workers, (3) requires subcontracting to be disclosed, (4) prohibits charging recruitment fees to workers, (5) requires that workers receive at least the minimum wage and legally mandated benefits, be paid on a timely basis and that deductions, advances and loans from wages be made only as permitted by applicable law, (6) prohibits requiring workers to lodge deposits as a condition of employment or for other purposes, (7) indicates that suppliers workplaces are expected to be free from harsh or inhumane treatment and discrimination, (8) prohibits workers freedom of movement from being restricted and (9) requires that workers be free to organize and bargain collectively
[454] STATEMENT FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER News Corp recognizes the importance of combating modern slavery, a crime that affects communities and individuals across the globe
[454] We endorse a purposeful mission to improve the lives of others, as well as a passionate commitment to opportunity for all
[454] Accordingly, we are wholly opposed to such abuses of a persons freedoms in our direct operations, our indirect operations and our supply chains
[454] We are proud of the business standards News Corp upholds, as set out in the News Corp Standards of Business Conduct (the News Corp SOBC) (see https://newscorp.com/corporate-governance/standards-of- business-conduct/) and are proud of the steps we have taken, and are committed to build upon, to ensure that the risks of modern slavery in our business, operations or our supply chains are addressed
[454] Robert Thomson CEO, News Corp 5 August, 2020
[454] OVERVIEW
[454] News Corp (together with its subsidiaries, News Corp, the Group, the Company, we or us) is a global diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services to consumers and businesses throughout the world
[454] The Company comprises businesses across a range of media, including digital real estate services, subscription video services in Australia, news and information services and book publishing, that are distributed under
[9049] HSBCs performance and reward philosophy helps to attract, retain and motivate the very best people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability or any other factor unrelated to performance or experience
[9049] This strategy recognises people who are committed to the sustainable long-term performance of HSBC in the interests of our shareholders and other stakeholders
[9049] In 2019, in Australia, the Banking, Finance and Insurance Award 2010 (Award) was amended to introduce the concept of no disadvantage for employees who are paid an annualised salary
[9049] That is, employees paid on an annualised basis cannot be disadvantaged compared with their hourly rate, including overtime rates
[9049] HSBC Australia is compliant with the Award, including an annual reconciliation of hours worked to ensure that we are paying at or above Award rates
[9049] Supply chain HSBC Australia has procured goods and services from over 580 external third party suppliers including circa 220 ongoing suppliers since 31 December 2021
[9049] These suppliers are mostly large and established organisations and are based mainly in Australia, although some have overseas operations from which we procure, including but not limited to Asia, Europe and the US
[9049] In terms of spend, the most material suppliers provide corporate real estate services, marketing and communications and professional services
[12373] IGT PLC follows an ISO 9001 certified quality management system to manage its direct material suppliers, uses a cross-functional internal team to select suppliers by conducting a risk-based due diligence (ie, the amount of due diligence corresponds to the level of risk that the third party poses to IGT PLC), and implements means to reduce the risk of modern slavery from occurring in its supply chain
[12373] IGT PLC performs reviews on strategic direct material suppliers, generally with specific reference to those with high financial risk who provide critical goods or services to business operations
[12373] Since 2020, IGT PLC has been integrating environmental and social criteria, including those related to the respect of human rights, to the review checklist
[12373] Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic continued in 2021 to impact IGT PLCs operations and stakeholders, including employees and
[12373] customers, supplier reviews were completed both on-site and virtually, and IGT PLC expects on-site reviews to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
[12373] During 2021, IGT PLC continued its efforts in implementing a responsible supply chain management by initiating a risk-based supply chain mapping
[12373] The first step of such exercise involved an analysis of potential risk factors related, for example, to the business, geography, and strategic importance for IGT PLC
[12373] A preliminary risk level shall then be assigned to each supplier or each category of suppliers
[13845] We train our relevant employees on the Supplier Code
[13845] We distribute the Supplier Code to new suppliers based in North America and to other critical suppliers worldwide
[13845] We are advancing a new onboarding process with a goal of having all new suppliers acknowledge that they will abide by the Supplier Code
[13845] The Supplier Code is publicly available on our website at https://www.idexx.com/files/idexx-supplier-code-of-conduct.pdf
[13845] Grievance Reporting Mechanism/Whistleblower Hotline IDEXX Ethics Hotline
[13845] We maintain a confidential whistleblower hotline, known as the IDEXX Ethics Hotline, through which employees, suppliers and other third parties may report violations of the Code and other matters
[13845] The contact information for the IDEXX Ethics Hotline is 1- 800-836-2027 (United States) or www.idexx.com/ethics-hotline
[13845] If individuals desire to call the IDEXX Ethics Hotline outside of the United States, local toll-free telephone numbers may be found at www.idexx.com/ethics-hotline
[454] News Corp is a global diversified media and information services company principally consisting of the entities listed on page 163 of News Corps 2020 Annual Report
[454] some of the worlds most recognizable and respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Barrons, Dow Jones, The Australian, Herald Sun, The Sun, The Times, HarperCollins Publishers, Foxtel, FOX SPORTS Australia, realestate.com.au, realtor.com, talkSPORT and many others
[454] It employs approximately 23,500 employees globally and operates globally
[454] News Corp is a Delaware corporation with a primary listing on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq), subject to the reporting requirements of Nasdaq and the U.S
[454] Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
[454] In addition, CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) representing the Companys common stock also trade on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
[454] A list of all News Corp subsidiaries, and their countries of registration, is provided in News Corps 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K (see Exhibit 21.1) The 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K includes the consolidated financial statements of News Corp and these subsidiaries