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[SID_533] Policies We have appropriate policies in place that underpin our commitment to ensure that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or any part of our business
[SID_533] We regularly review and update all our policies
[SID_533] Our modern slavery policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains
[SID_533] In addition to our modern slavery policy, we maintain a range of policies across the business relevant to modern slavery, such as an anti-corruption and bribery policy, corporate social responsibility for suppliers policy and grievance procedure
[SID_533] Reporting Issues We have implemented clear lines of reporting across our business in addition to a dedicated contact for reporting any concerns or risks around modern slavery
[SID_533] Training To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we continue to provide training to our staff
[SID_533] Communication A copy of this Modern Slavery Statement is published on our website at www.epuki.co.uk
[SID_533] Next Steps Following a review of the effectiveness of the steps we have taken in 2022 to ensure that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains we intend to continue with the steps set out above, monitoring our business and supply chain and encouraging any concerns to be raised through the reporting channels
[SID_533] Policies and procedures will be regularly reviewed, and any necessary updates reflected in them
[SID_533] This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31st
[SID_533] /06/2023, 10:10 EPUKi - Modern Slavery Statement https://www.epuki.co.uk/other/modern-slavery-statement/ 3/3 December 2022.It was approved by the Board of Directors of EPUKI in line with the Modern Slavery Act on 12th May 2023
[SID_533] Tom Bains Chief Executive Officer EP UK Investments Ltd Date: 12 May 2023
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[SID_534] Published 28 July 2023
[SID_534] Addressing Modern Slavery in our Supply Chain
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clarks well-known consumer and away-from-home brands, including Kleenex, Kotex, Huggies, Pull-Ups, KleenGuard, Andrex, and WypAll are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries
[SID_534] Billions of people choose Kimberly-Clark products each day to make a positive difference in their lives
[SID_534] This important responsibility requires that we build and maintain the trust of our consumers, shareholders, employees, and other interested parties by managing our business responsibly
[SID_534] This responsibility is about making a positive contribution to the people we serve around the globe while applying sustainable practices throughout our supply chain to support a healthier planet and build stronger communities
[SID_534] In all that we do, were working to build a legacy of positive impact
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clark stands against slavery and human trafficking
[SID_482] RWE Procurement requires all suppliers and contractors to comply with the RWE Code of Conduct
[SID_534] How this Statement was Developed This Statement has been developed through a process of consultation involving officers and senior managers of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Limited, Kimberly-Clark Europe Limited, Kimberly-Clark European Services Limited , in the course of which the participants have had the opportunity to have input into, and to approve, the content of this Statement
[SID_534] References in this statement to Kimberly-Clark include the UK reporting entities, as well as Kimberly-Clark Corporation and its affiliates, due to our global approach towards the identification and mitigation of modern slavery risks
[SID_534] To learn more about Kimberly-Clark please visit the About Us section of our website
[SID_534] Organisation Structure, Operations & Supply Chains With manufacturing operations in 33 countries across North and South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa and throughout Asia and Australia and approximately 40,000 employees and fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of peoples most essential needs Kimberly-Clark's portfolio of trusted products includes sanitary and incontinence products, paper towel, facial and bath tissue products, cleansing wipes, personal protective equipment, soaps and hand sanitizers and diapers
[SID_534] We are supported by over 25,000 suppliers worldwide, who not only provide quality raw materials and finished goods, but also service our offices with supplies, software, and services, including marketing and media to help us communicate with our customers and consumers
[SID_534] Our suppliers are located throughout the world and supply raw materials including virgin and recycled fiber, polymers and resins, nonwoven fabrics and poly films, superabsorbent polymer, elastics, hook and loop fasteners, adhesives, and chemicals
[SID_534] Additionally, we procure packaging materials including corrugate containers, cartons, poly wrap, bags, cores, and corestock
[SID_534] In addition to working with suppliers, Kimberly-Clark operates a highly efficient supply chain of its own, consisting of a global network of distribution centers, serviced by logistics operators, to deliver our products to our wholesaler, distributor, and retailer partners
[SID_534] These partners in turn operate complex supply chains to deliver these products to our end-user customers
[SID_534] To learn more about our leadership structure, please visit the Leadership Team section of our website
[SID_534] Our Policies related to Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clark takes a global approach to dealing with modern slavery and human trafficking risks
[SID_482] This is to ensure compliance with our Code of Conduct and the Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
[SID_534] Similarly, we have published Supplier Social Compliance Standards (SSCS) aligned with the ILOs Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Global Compact, and the Ethical Trading Initiatives ETI Base Code which set forth our principles and procedures to hold suppliers and contractors accountable for combating forced labor and human trafficking
[SID_534] Suppliers must evaluate and address risks of human trafficking and slavery and not produce goods or services using forced, bonded, indentured, involuntary convict or compulsory labor, and comply with applicable laws
[SID_534] Suppliers acknowledge and agree to the SSCS as part of their contracts with Kimberly-Clark
[SID_534] By agreeing to the SSCS, suppliers certify that their materials are produced in compliance with laws relating to human trafficking and slavery as well as applicable labor laws in the countries where they operate
[SID_534] The SSCS is available on Kimberly- Clarks website in 10 languages
[SID_534] Due Diligence Kimberly-Clark has systems in place to
[SID_534] Identify and monitor potential human rights risks in our operations and supply chain
[SID_534] Mitigate the risk of modern slavery occurring in our operations and supply chains
[SID_534] Provide access to grievance mechanisms to allow for reporting without fear of retaliation
[SID_520] Business Code of Conduct: All our Suppliers are required to confirm that they comply with our Supplier Business Code of Conduct before they do business with us
[SID_534] At a global executive level, the Responsible Sourcing & Human Rights Governance Committee provides oversight and direction to the Supply Chain Human Rights Team
[SID_534] The Committee consists of a cross-functional group of senior representatives from our sustainability, procurement, external contract manufacturing, legal, labor relations, and human resources teams and K-Cs regional organisations
[SID_534] This Committee meets quarterly (or more frequently as needed) to identify emerging human rights issues, escalations, and responses
[SID_534] Operational and Supply Chain Risks The diversity of the products, geographic locations, markets, and regulatory systems associated with our supply chain may pose a range of potential risks arising from the countries in which these suppliers are based and/or the types of goods or services they provide (including their sourcing of raw materials)
[SID_534] Addressing these risks through a systematic approach to our procurement processes, practices at our operating sites and dealings with suppliers is an essential element of progressing the global eradication of modern slavery and human trafficking
[SID_534] We identify and review geographies and commodities with high human rights risks, including potential modern slavery risks at least annually, using ELEVATEs EiQ Analyze platform risk indices and segmentation model and EiQ Sentinel for controversy identification as well as publications including the U.S
[SID_534] State Department Trafficking in Persons Report and U.S
[SID_534] Department of Labors List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor
[SID_534] Based on these sources, sourcing regions for both Kimberly-Clark operations and supplier sites with elevated human rights risks include South, Southeast and North Asia, Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Central and South America
[SID_534] Operations and suppliers assessed to have elevated human rights risks are prioritised for additional due diligence
[SID_534] Our Supply Chain Human Rights Team, in consultation with approximately 50 diverse internal stakeholders identified the following potential salient human rights risks within our supply chain and prioritized these based on their likelihood, severity and the ability to remedy them
[SID_534] The following potential risks were identified
[SID_534] Salient Human Key Concerns Rights Issue Focus Geographies Mitigation Forced Labor Worker-paid recruitment fees; passport retention; excessive overtime Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Middle East Enhanced due diligence in risk countries; participation in multi- stakeholder platforms on forced labor Child Labor Continued risk of exploitation of children upstream in value chains Global Social compliance audits Occupational Health & Safety Workplace injuries & fatalities Global Social compliance audits, EHS program enhanced diagnostics and training Discrimination & Harassment Workplace Discrimination; Harassment & Bullying Global Global anti-discrimination policy; social compliance audits and training Wages & Benefits Compliance with minimum wage laws; Living Wages
[SID_534] Global Social compliance audits Indigenous & Land Rights Legal or customary rights to land; protect peoples ability to earn revenue and access to their land North, Central & South America Fiber procurement policy; certified fiber sourcing Access to Water & Sanitation Water access; water quality; access to improved sanitation South America; Middle East & Africa; South & Southeast Asia Environmental policy; Water initiatives in high water stressed regions Environmental Issues Impacts of Climate Change; Impacts of Product/Packaging waste on vulnerable communities Global (climate change); Emerging economies (waste) Environmental policy; plastics & packaging reduction strategy; waste picker initiatives
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clarks Human Rights Policy and SSCS are regularly evaluated for appropriate updates based on the evolution of relevant risks
[SID_534] Since 2020, new suppliers to Kimberly-Clark are assessed for human rights risks during supplier onboarding through Kimberly-Clarks Vendor Due Diligence process
[SID_520] Training and Awareness We provide our staff with training on our modern slavery obligations and emphasise the importance of our Supplier Business Code of Conduct
[SID_534] New suppliers that present elevated human rights risks, based on location or industry, are asked to complete a social compliance Self- Assessment Questionnaire and may be subject to additional third-party audits (see below)
[SID_534] This Vendor Due Diligence process has been deployed throughout Kimberly-Clarks global enterprise
[SID_534] Corporate Social Compliance Audits Within our Supply Chain Human Rights program, key suppliers and Kimberly-Clark operations are assessed against the risk factors identified above to determine which will be subject to our corporate social compliance audit requirements (in-scope suppliers)
[SID_534] Auditing resources are directed to areas with the most significant risks to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
[SID_534] Most in-scope suppliers are audited by third-party audit firms approximately once every three years, with certain suppliers in high-risk industries or geographies audited more frequently
[SID_534] While most audits are conducted on an announced basis, in certain circumstances Kimberly-Clark will conduct semi-announced or unannounced audits from time to time
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clark has a preference for audits conducted by Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) accredited audit firms to the ELEVATE Responsible Sourcing Assessment (ERSA) protocol, Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) audit standard, Responsible Business Alliance Supplemental Validated Audit Process (SVAP) on Forced Labor or equivalent protocols
[SID_534] However, we may consider certain other third-party audit standards conducted on behalf of other members of AIM-PROGRESS, under the principle of mutual recognition
[SID_534] In addition, Kimberly-Clark deploys enhanced forced labor diagnostic assessments as needed for suppliers and owned sites in high-risk geographies or industries and/or where otherwise warranted
[SID_534] Remediating Findings We believe that working with suppliers to improve their practices is the most effective way for us to improve the lives of the people working in their facilities
[SID_534] When a supplier is found to be in noncompliance with our SSCS, Kimberly-Clark engages with the supplier to develop a corrective action plan
[SID_534] Depending on the concerns raised, corrective actions could include supplier investments in infrastructure, equipment, or training; development of new policies or procedures; or provision of remedy for affected workers
[SID_534] If needed, Kimberly-Clark may provide support to the supplier by sharing good practice examples or connecting them with consultants or other expert resources
[SID_534] We track completion of the agreed corrective action plans through evidence provided by the supplier and/or through a follow-up audit
[SID_534] In the event that these issues continue unresolved, we may exit a supplier for continued noncompliance
[SID_534] Training on Modern Slavery Kimberly-Clark provides training on human trafficking and forced labor for employees and managers with direct responsibility for our supply chain, including procurement buyers and teams managing external contract manufacturers
[SID_534] The training includes a focus on identifying and mitigating risks
[SID_534] Through our Procurement learning and development curriculum, we also offer ESG training content that includes coverage of human rights risks in supply chains
[SID_534] In addition, through our membership of in organisations like AIM-PROGRESS, we continually seek to build supplier knowledge and capability on human rights issues
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clark is a member of the AIM-PROGRESS APAC Hub, which is an ongoing, collaborative effort to build responsible recruitment capacity in Asia
[SID_534] E-learning modules include information that migrant workers need to know, both before departing for a job abroad and on arrival
[SID_523] We follow the Code of Ethics set out by the ICAEW (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
[SID_534] Reports may be made anonymously where permitted by law and are subject to our non-retaliation policy
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clark's Supply Chain Human Rights Team within the companys Global Supply Chain organisation provides support to our business for integrating the protection of human rights into our owned and contracted operations and advises on stakeholder interactions based on the Code of Conduct, SSCS and other applicable standards
[SID_534] Measuring Effectiveness To measure the effectiveness of steps being taken, we track the number and types of nonconformances identified and closed and assign scores to suppliers and Kimberly-Clark sites based on audit performance to help managers understand the risk profile of their suppliers or sites
[SID_534] This data is reviewed by the Responsible Sourcing & Human Rights Governance Committee
[SID_534] We also publish summary results of our audit program in our annual Global Sustainability Report
[SID_534] We continue to assess the effectiveness of our Supply Chain Human Rights program and identify opportunities for improvement
[SID_534] As part of that assessment, we incorporate leading expertise and perspective to inform our approach to responsible sourcing and implement changes as needed
[SID_534] Approval and Signature This disclosure seeks to meet reporting obligations under the UK Modern Slavery Act (2015) and has been approved on 27th July 2023 by the directors of the following legal entities
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clark Europe Limited
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clark European Services Limited
[SID_534] Kimberly-Clark Limited
[SID_534] ____________________________________
[SID_534] Doug Cunningham President, EMEA Consumer Business and Director of Kimberly-Clark Europe Limited, Kimberly-Clark European Services Limited, and Kimberly-Clark Limited
[SID_534] July, 2023
[SID_534] The sections of the Statement that specifically address what we have done to align with recommended reporting criteria for UK Modern Slavery Act statements
[SID_534] UK Modern Slavery Act recommended reporting criteria Section(s) Organisations structure and its supply chains How this Statement has been Developed Organisation Structure, Operations and Supply Chain Organisations policies in relation to slavery and human trafficking; Our Policies Related to Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Due Diligence Process Due Diligence
[SID_534] Corporate Social Compliance Audits Risk assessment and management Operational and Supply Chain Risks Key Performance indicators to measure effectiveness of steps being taken Measuring Effectiveness How this Statement has been Developed Training on modern slavery and trafficking Training on Modern Slavery
[SID_544] Classified as Internal Public document
[SID_544] Scotia Gas Networks Modern Slavery Statement 2024 Approved by the Board of Directors on 25 September 2024
[SID_544] Public document 2
[SID_544] Contents 1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................3 2 Our Business and Supply Chains ......................................................................................................................3 3 Our Policies and procedures on Slavery and Human Trafficking .....................................................................4 4 Training on Slavery and Human Trafficking .....................................................................................................6 5 Due Diligence and Risk Assessment Processes ................................................................................................7 6 Ongoing Commitment .....................................................................................................................................8 7 Governance Framework ..................................................................................................................................9
[SID_544] Public document 3
[SID_544] Introduction The definition of modern slavery is broad and includes forced labour, servitude, slavery, human trafficking, debt bondage, forced or servile marriage, descent-based slavery, or child labour
[SID_544] It is a global and growing problem
[SID_544] SGN understands that no sector or industry is exempt from the potential of modern slavery
[SID_544] This statement is made in accordance with section 54(6) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes SGNs modern slavery statement for the financial year ending on 31 March 2024
[SID_544] Our Business and Supply Chains SGN is one of the UKs biggest utility companies with a supply chain value of over 500 million per annum operating across Scotland, Southern England and in Northern Ireland
[SID_544] We manage the network that distributes natural and green gas to approximately 5.9 million homes and businesses
[SID_544] We employ highly skilled employees who work within our businesses regulated by the Office for Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM) and the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator (UREG), as well as our non-regulated business entities
[SID_544] We are supported by a significant number of suppliers and contractors to keep our customers safe and warm, while our joint venture partners enable us to develop new technologies and alternative heat solutions
[SID_544] We work closely with suppliers to ensure their values on issues, such as safety, environment, and modern slavery, are upheld throughout our supply chain
[SID_544] Our Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) helps enhance performance and strengthen relationships to deliver mutual value, through meetings with strategic suppliers
[SID_544] Our current investors are Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners (Brookfield), a Canadian global asset manager, and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a US based global independent infrastructure fund manager
[SID_544] Brookfield has a 37.5% share and GIP has a 25% share
[SID_544] Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, our third investor, has a 37.5%
[SID_544] All three shareholders oversee the three regulated operating companies in Scotland, Southern England and Northern Ireland as well as the holding company and several unregulated companies
[SID_544] Public document 4
[SID_544] Classified as Internal 3 Our Policies and procedures on Slavery and Human Trafficking SGNs approach to the risks of slavery and human trafficking can be found within several of our policies and practices
[SID_544] Purpose, Vision, and Values
[SID_544] Our purpose, vision and values are as follows
[SID_544] Our purpose: Serving our communities by keeping everyone safe and warm
[SID_544] Our vision: To give our customers the best clean energy experience
[SID_544] Our values: Reliability, Innovation, Respect, Openness and Safety
[SID_544] To meet these values, particularly those of safety and respect, it is essential that we continue to actively maintain our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery
[SID_534] As part of this process, new suppliers acknowledge Kimberly-Clarks Supplier Code of Conduct, including the SSCS
[SID_534] Grievance Mechanisms Employees, business partners and others are encouraged to report any ethical concerns through Kimberly-Clarks Code of Conduct Help Line
[SID_544] The Code applies to all SGN colleagues (meaning permanent, fixed term and temporary employees, any third-party representatives or sub-contractors, agency workers, volunteers, interns, and agents engaged with us)
[SID_544] We ask and expect all our colleagues to
[SID_544] Know and uphold our prohibitions on modern slavery, child labour, forced labour, human trafficking, physical punishment, and any other harmful activity
[SID_544] Meet the expectations set out in the Code, to maintain and foster a positive culture by doing the right thing, and to speak up when something does not seem right
[SID_544] Public document 5
[SID_544] Our Code of Conduct (Code) sets out the behaviours and principles of behaviour expected at SGN to supplement our existing policies and procedures
[SID_544] We also expect our partners and other third parties to follow our Sustainable Procurement Code and share our commitment of doing the right thing
[SID_544] Verification and Vetting