mila-ai4h/AIMS.au huggingface dataset:
[SID_438] dsm-firmenich is participating in a joint project, Harvesting the Future, created in January 2023 as an extension of Fair Labor Association's (FLA) flagship project, Harvesting the Future, in Turkey, to cover the country's rose sector for an initial two-year period, lasting through December 2024
[SID_438] The project seeks to improve human rights and labor conditions in Turkeys rose sector, focusing on empowering seasonal agricultural workers in the supply chains of participating organizations and their families
[SID_438] The project brings together a range of stakeholders, including the Turkish government, civil society organizations, processors, producers, and beauty and fragrance companies
[SID_438] Key areas of work include establishing robust governance, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy efforts; strengthening supply chain management systems of project partners; undertaking field-level interventions to improve working and living conditions; and ensuring access to remedy for the agricultural workers and their families
[SID_438] In 2023, FLA assembled nearly 60 staff members from local grassroot organizations including teachers, physiologists, social workers, and outreach staff to carry out more than 150 training programs for rose oil processors, farmers, labor intermediaries, workers, and their families, as well as educational activities for the workers children
[SID_438] To select the project beneficiaries, FLA conducted a supply chain mapping with 19 local processors and a baseline study involving 429 farmers and 829 workers and their families in 326 households
[SID_438] These initiatives, which took place in eight villages in Isparta: Referred 735 children to public schools, child-friendly spaces, or childcare centres, and provided access to meals, clothing, educational activities, socio-cultural activities, psychosocial support services, stationery, and transportation to the project-run summer camp
[SID_438] Trained 1,662 farmers on decent work, childrens rights, and occupational health and safety
[SID_438] Trained 1,667 seasonal migrant workers on decent work, childrens rights, occupational health and safety, and parental support
[SID_438] Trained 120 participants from rose oil processing companies on child protection, child labor, case management protocol, and farm level monitoring
[SID_438] Trained 13 mothers and caregivers on early childhood development and childcare
[SID_438] Project participants also: Renovated and furnished two school buildings in Tepecik and Sarack, which were used to provide education for children of seasonal migrant agricultural worker families
[SID_438] Constructed sanitation facilities in Ardl and Sarack at campsites for harvest workers, including 30 bathrooms, 28 new toilets, and four water fountains
[SID_438] Distributed 928 hygiene kits, 950 health and safety kits, 290 baby diapers bags, and 1,140 sanitary pads packages to seasonal migrant agriculture workers and their families
[SID_438] To reinforce our capacity to address human rights risks with our suppliers, our strategy is also based on concrete actions taken in our supply chains when facing human rights-related challenges, leveraging the projects at source approach to intervene with our suppliers, on the ground, as well as to reinforce our digital traceability capabilities and feedstock certification
[SID_438] More information can be found in our Integrated annual report in which we highlight the Responsible sourcing Project Mint with Purpose: A new farming model for sustainable value
[SID_438] As part of our responsible sourcing approach, we are striving for third-party sustainability certification of key ingredients
[SID_438] This will be achieved either through our suppliers own initiatives or collaboration between dsm-firmenich and our customers on specific requests
[SID_438] We have selected and partnered with the most advanced and recognized standards bodies in our industry, such as UEBT, Fair for Life and Rainforest Alliance
[SID_438] We continue to onboard our suppliers on a trajectory to obtain independent third-party sustainable certification or verification of major social, environmental, and ethical standards for a list of ingredients
[SID_438] Selection of the ingredients depends on business needs and risks inherent to the natural feedstock(s) (such as sourcing country and species)
[SID_438] Our supply chain traceability system Within dsm-firmenich we systematically keep track of the products and services we buy, as well as the names and addresses of our tier 1 suppliers and their production sites or the service provider
[SID_438] We will continue to monitor and enhance the tracking systems we use to trace goods from third parties beyond our tier 1 suppliers
[SID_438] Embedded in the sourcing development strategy, we also develop projects in the field and strive to support a fact-based sustainability approach to bring positive impact and change in supply chains on People and Nature
[SID_438] Some programs are supported by our digital traceability & sustainability monitoring tool Path2Farm to foster traceability (e.g Stevia in China)
[SID_422] We have reinforced this with an updated Supplier Code of Conduct that sets out our expectations for suppliers on business ethics and integrity, health and safety, environment and labour rights, and specifically highlights labour practices
[SID_438] In addition, we report on our commitment to address human rights and its associated activities through our Integrated Annual Report
[SID_438] Human rights impacts are not static but ever evolving
[SID_438] We recognize that doing business with respect for human rights is an ongoing process that requires continuous learning, transformation, and collaboration
[SID_438] Therefore, we regularly review and update our salient human rights issues and take any necessary actions resulting from that
[SID_422] The Code of Practice was rolled out across the supplier base in early 2021
[SID_438] In early 2024, we launched our integrated Speak Up platform, which is run by an external provider and can be accessed 24/7
[SID_438] In 2023, we still used our legacy notification system for whistleblowing, Firmenich Speak-Up and DSM Alert
[SID_438] Our integrated platform offers the possibility to report anonymously and is also available for third parties
[SID_438] We offer three different channels on the Speak Up platform: Website, Mobile Application (App) and via Phone
[SID_438] dsm-firmenich will treat all disclosures of suspected wrongdoing in a confidential and sensitive manner and maintain the privacy of the reporter
[SID_438] We have a dedicated team of experts who document, assess, and follow-up on all cases in a timely manner, supported by our Speak Up Framework
[SID_438] Our annual Employee Engagement Survey provides insights on how comfortable employees feel to speak up
[SID_438] Over 2023, we did not receive any Speak Up complaint about human rights topics (including child labor or forced labor) in our own operations or our supply chain
[SID_438] Signed, June 2024, Switzerland
[SID_438] Katharina Stenholm
[SID_438] Gianluca Colombo Chief Sustainability Officer
[SID_438] Chief Procurement Officer
[SID_438] This report was approved by our Board of Directors
[SID_429] Policy The Dyson Group communicates its standards and expectations to suppliers through the Dyson Ethical and Environmental Code of Conduct (the Code of Conduct) which incorporates international labour and human rights principles and national laws
[SID_438] Norway Transparency Act 2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: AAB4103F-0CD9-461F-9085-31C31DFFAAEB
[SID_442] Corporation Service Company UK group companies Limited Disclosure made pursuant to Modern Slavery Act
[SID_442] This disclosure is made pursuant to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 for the following companies which are part of the Corporation Service Company ("CSC") group of companies for the financial year from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
[SID_442] Corporation Service Company (UK) Limited - company number 03226320 Corporation Service Company (Europe) Limited - company number 03647310 CSC Administrative Services Limited company number 03709856 CSC DBS Holdings Limited - company number 12370917 CSC Brand Protection Limited - company number 03872790 NetNames Brand Protection Holdings Limited - company number 04034960 NetNames Holdings Limited - company number 07742748 NetNames International Limited - company number 03400906 CSC Digital Brand Services (UK) Limited - company number 03169594 Ascio Limited - company number 08031592 Domain Trustees UK Limited - company number 05639299 Editfile Limited - company number 03317750 Group NBT Limited - company number 04349489
[SID_442] CSC operates globally as a domain name registrar and reseller of other products and services
[SID_442] Additionally, CSC provides brand protection services to clients
[SID_442] CSC does not consider that domain name registration services are in a high-risk category for slavery and human trafficking
[SID_442] Domain name registration services are provided to registrars on a non-discriminatory basis, with contracts (known as Registry-Registrar Agreements) which are not subject to negotiation or amendment by individual registrars
[SID_442] Accordingly, CSC is not able to effectively apply any due diligence process in its key supply chain with respect to slavery and human trafficking
[SID_442] That said, CSC will be looking to investigate other areas in its supply processes for any suspected activity which could be deemed to be "slavery" or "human trafficking" and will update this statement accordingly
[SID_442] CSC does however ensure that it undertakes the following
[SID_442] Complies with all national employment legislation in the territories where CSC operates; Ensures that correct employment procedures are implemented such that employees have a safe environment in which to work; and Operates a notification procedure for employees who consider that their specific wellbeing, or that of CSC, is compromised
[SID_442] This disclosure was approved by all of the Directors in January 2024
[SID_442] _______________________
[SID_442] Paul Ashworth, Director, for and on behalf of each UK company in the CSC group listed above
[SID_442] DocuSign Envelope ID: D8838852-287C-47C2-98D4-E36204BF7E3C
[SID_443] Modern Slavery Statement for FY23/24 This statement is made pursuant to s.54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that the D&D London group has taken and is continuing to take to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain
[SID_443] Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, human trafficking and forced labour
[SID_443] D&D London has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery
[SID_443] We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all business dealings and to putting effective systems and controls in place to safeguard against any form of modern slavery taking place within the business or our supply chain
[SID_443] Our business D&D London is a group of luxury restaurants, bars and a hotel based principally in the UK and particularly in London, but also with venues in Paris and New York
[SID_443] D&D London has 600 suppliers in the UK and 100 suppliers internationally
[SID_443] This statement relates to Bresand Leisure Limited, which is the parent company and includes all company owned restaurants under the D&D London brand
[SID_443] Our financial year runs from 1st October to 30th September
[SID_443] Risk Assessment We review the existing systems in place on an ongoing basis to prevent breaches of our commitment to making sure that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking within our business or supply chain
[SID_443] We source food and non-food products from the UK and abroad
[SID_443] We currently buy from around 150 first tier suppliers who are material to our business and who in turn source their own ingredients, products and components in the UK and internationally
[SID_443] We regularly conduct risk assessments to assess the level of risk that we might be exposed to in our supply chain
[SID_443] We calculate risk ratings by reference to (a) each company in the D&D London group; and (b) the product/supplier
[SID_443] We then carry out a review to analyse the types and levels of risk in order to establish a baseline for compliance, monitoring, systems, activities and reporting
[SID_443] Policies on modern slavery We operate a number of internal policies to ensure that we are conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner
[SID_443] These include
[SID_443] Modern slavery policy: This policy sets out the organisations stance on modern slavery and explains how employees can identify any instances of this and where they can go for help
[SID_443] Recruitment policy: We operate a robust recruitment policy, including conducting eligibility to work in the UK checks for all employees to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will
[SID_443] Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work: This policy sets out our commitment to diversity in the workplace, together with our anti-harassment measures
[SID_443] Whistle-blowing policy: We operate a whistle-blowing (Public Interest Disclosures) policy so that all employees know that they can raise concerns about how colleagues are being treated, or practices within our business or supply chain, without fear of reprisals
[SID_443] Corporate Social Responsibility policy: This policy explains the manner in which we behave as an organisation in relation to the environment and our society including our commitment to charity volunteering and support
[SID_443] Business conduct and ethics: This code explains the manner in which we conduct our business in the UK and the ethics that underpin our organisation together with how we expect our employees and suppliers to act
[SID_443] Structure and supply chains D&D London operates a supplier policy and maintains a preferred supplier list
[SID_443] We conduct due diligence on all suppliers before allowing them to become a preferred supplier
[SID_443] This due diligence includes an online search to ensure that particular organisations have never been convicted of offenses relating to modern slavery, on-site audits which include a review of working conditions and a supplier audit questionnaire
[SID_443] Our anti-slavery policy forms part of our contract with all suppliers and they are required to confirm that no part of their business operations contradicts this policy
[SID_443] Due Diligence processes In addition to the above, as part of our contract with suppliers, we require that they confirm to us that
[SID_443] They have taken steps to eradicate modern slavery within their business
[SID_443] They hold their own suppliers to account over modern slavery
[SID_443] (For UK based suppliers) They pay their employees at least the national minimum wage / national living wage (as appropriate)
[SID_443] (For international suppliers) They pay their employees any prevailing minimum wage applicable within their country of operations
[SID_443] We may terminate the contract at any time should any instances of modern slavery come to light
[SID_443] Training for staff We conduct training for our Purchasing team so that they understand the signs of modern slavery and what to do if they suspect that it is taking place within our supply chain
[SID_443] We have added modern slavery to our employee handbook, which is reviewed by all new starters as part of onboarding
[SID_443] Measuring effectiveness We will know the effectiveness of the steps that we are taking to ensure that slavery and/or human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain if no reports are received from employees, the public, or law enforcement agencies to indicate that modern slavery practices have been identified
[SID_443] Approval for this statement This statement was approved by the Board of Directors on 25th March 2024
[SID_443] CAROL CAIRNES Director of People
[SID_445] MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2015 | STATEMENT 2021/2022
[SID_445] Statement by Neville Koopowitz, Vitality Group CEO
[SID_445] Vitality seeks to eliminate human trafficking and slavery from our supply chains
[SID_445] We strongly oppose any use of slavery or human trafficking in the provision of our services and promote ethical and lawful business practices within our workplace
[SID_445] Vitality will not tolerate or condone any form of policy or practice that constitutes human trafficking or slavery in any part of our organisation
[SID_445] This policy complies with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
[SID_445] This statement is reviewed and updated on our public website annually, this statement covers our business operations during the year ending 30 June 2022
[SID_445] ABOUT VITALITY Our Business Companies in the Vitality Group are involved in the provision and distribution of private medical insurance, life/protection insurance, motor insurance and investment products to members based in the United Kingdom
[SID_445] Our insurance plans are purchased by private individuals, small to medium enterprises and large corporate customers
[SID_445] All our life and health insurance plans include our wellness programme that helps our members understand their health along with access to tools that support healthy behaviours and rewards them for making healthier lifestyle choices
[SID_445] Vitality has a broad range of distribution channels which includes direct to consumer, intermediated and online sales
[SID_445] Where we market our products through intermediaries, they are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
[SID_445] Our values
[SID_445] Great people We attract great people from diverse backgrounds, with distinctive personal experiences and outlooks
[SID_445] We find the best person for every role, maintaining our exceptional standards with every hire
[SID_445] Liberating the best in our people We believe there is greatness in every person and intervene to bring this out of them
[SID_445] We insist on an inclusive environment, enabling everyone to be themselves
[SID_445] Intellectual leadership Were thought leaders in the markets we operate in
[SID_445] We actively engage in policy debate based on science and facts, inspired by our core purpose
[SID_445] We're committed to continuous learning and self- development
[SID_445] Force for good Our goal is to be an exceptional employer, excellent partner and a good corporate citizen
[SID_445] We are also committed to nation building and protecting our planet
[SID_445] Customer, customer, customer We are all about our customers and their experiences with us
[SID_445] We empathise as though their problems are our own and recognise the impact of our actions on the people we serve
[SID_445] Every interaction matters, and we articulate this care through intuitive customer journeys
[SID_445] Anecdotes matter
[SID_445] We use every customer touchpoint to nurture lifelong relationships
[SID_445] Innovation and optimism We are a profound disruptor
[SID_445] We enter markets where we believe that through our core purpose and shared-value model, we can effect change for good
[SID_445] We do so through products that are brilliant - they deal with complex issues yet, should be simple to understand
[SID_445] Drive, tenacity and urgency We think like founders
[SID_445] We despise unnecessary bureaucracy and irrespective of our scale we seek insurgency
[SID_445] We execute brilliantly, and at rapid pace, marrying our ambitions with short-term, urgent goals
[SID_445] Business astuteness and prudence We think like owners
[SID_445] We pursue the business case and invest only if there is a clear benefit for the organisation, our customers and society
[SID_445] We embrace necessary governance in substance and form
[SID_445] We pursue exceptional risk management, financial excellence and financial strength
[SID_445] We face challenges constructively and head-on
[SID_445] Integrity, honesty and fairness We ensure we contrast the complexity of the organisation with simple, old-fashioned values of doing the right thing
[SID_445] We are truthful in our interactions and transparent in all of our dealings
[SID_445] We ensure that every single rule and policy meets the highest ethical standards
[SID_445] We treat everyone fairly, recognising the inherent worth of every human being
[SID_445] Our company structure The Vitality Group in the United Kingdom consists of the following companies
[SID_445] Discovery Group Europe Limited
[SID_445] Discovery Holdings Europe Limited
[SID_445] Vitality Corporate Services Limited
[SID_445] Vitality Health Limited
[SID_445] Vitality Life Limited
[SID_445] Vitality Health Insurance Limited
[SID_445] Vitality Invest Trustee Company Limited
[SID_445] Vitality Healthy Workplace Limited
[SID_445] Better Health Insurance Advice Limited
[SID_445] These firms are owned by the Discovery Group which is based in South Africa
[SID_445] We employ around 2,500 employees across a number of locations in the United Kingdom and our primary offices are in Bournemouth, London, Croydon and Stockport
[SID_445] The Group turnover is more than 500m and we insure more than 1.5 million customers
[SID_445] Recruitment We have in place robust recruitment and screening processes for new employees to ensure that we do not inadvertently employ anyone who might fall within the scope of the Act
[SID_445] Our recruitment processes comply with UK employment and regulatory laws
[SID_445] We ensure that new recruits are eligible to work in the UK and we carry out due diligence and background checks
[SID_445] All employees are provided with an employment contract, and we periodically benchmark our salaries and benefits to ensure they remain competitive
[SID_445] Our supply chains Vitality suppliers are an important part of our success and our culture
[SID_445] We expect each business partner to conduct their business with the same commitment to ethical business practices as Vitality
[SID_445] This means suppliers must
[SID_445] Not use slave labour, illegal child labour or forced labour
[SID_445] Ensure that the overall terms of employment are voluntary
[SID_445] Follow all local employment laws regarding minimum age requirements, wages, overtime benefits and the number of hours worked in a seven-day week
[SID_445] From time to time certify that they conform to the expectations above
[SID_445] Be able to demonstrate compliance with our policies at the request and satisfaction of Vitality
[SID_445] Vitality will maintain internal accountability standards and procedures for employees or contractors failing to meet company standards regarding slavery and human trafficking
[SID_445] Vitality will promptly and thoroughly investigate any claim or indication that a supplier is engaging in human trafficking or slave
[SID_445] labour
[SID_445] If any supplier is found in violation of this policy, Vitality will take prompt, remedial action to address the violation
[SID_445] Vitality will provide ongoing training to relevant employees on the law and Vitalitys approach to human trafficking and slavery
[SID_445] Given the nature of our business, our board and management teams believe there is an extremely low likelihood of there being any involvement in slavery or human trafficking either within our group or within the supply chains that we use to deliver services to our customers
[SID_445] We have limited exposure to high-risk sectors or geographical areas
[SID_445] Our supply chains are limited and include
[SID_445] Firms that provide IT support and back office functions, such as invoice processing and plan administration
[SID_445] Our parent company Discovery in South Africa
[SID_445] Business partners who support our Vitality programme
[SID_445] Hospital partners who provide clinical services to our customers
[SID_445] Software providers of Software as a Service solutions
[SID_445] Professional Services providers this would cover everything from architects, through to business consultants and legal services
[SID_445] Our policies on slavery and human trafficking We have a People Policy and an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy that promote a workplace environment that is respectful, fair, open, and inclusive