mila-ai4h/AIMS.au huggingface dataset:
[4174] From this analysis the risks are assessed, mitigation actions are placed and suitable suppliers (often after a competitive tender) are then approved within our system or deemed unsuitable
[5431] Considering the modern slavery statements of our suppliers and prospective suppliers when making procurement decisions; and
[4438] In Indonesia, where the local BAT Group company contracts with farmers directly, it was found that some of the contracted farmers may have had informal arrangements with independent farmers to grow tobacco
[9026] One of our largest accounts again performed a minimum wage and modern slavery compliance review, completing 1,300 checks of 44 suppliers in our Asia Pacific, EMEA, and Americas regions
[8639] 2017-399 of March 27, 2017 on the duty of vigilance of parent companies and ordering companies (hereinafter: the law on the duty of vigilance), whose scope is broader than that of the UK Modern Slavery Act and Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018
[7447] This includes that all such firms are required to be licensed in accordance with applicable laws, will be required to show evidence of their compliance with all anti-modern slavery laws, and are subject to the Groups key policies and procedures in respect of worker entitlements and protections
[7364] Many of the goods and services we procure have complex supply chains, with multiple suppliers to produce the end product or service
[8658] The COVID-19 pandemic has made employees of small business particularly vulnerable to modern slavery as small business can be more susceptible to cashflow issues
[9253] The Board of 1884 Pty Ltd has approved this statement on_________________________ (Date)
[9178] II
[8661] Furthermore, over the coming 12 months Burra Foods will encourage our supply chain partners to join SEDEX
[11576] Although we continue to be focused on improving our global compliance program, there remains a risk that one or more of our foreign vendors or sub-suppliers will not adhere to our global compliance standards, such as fair labour standards and the prohibition of child labour
[9889] OUR 2022/23 PLANS
[10778] We apply this philosophy on every project, with every person, every day
[10236] What to do if you have any concerns Completion of this module is required learning for all Optus leaders and all staff in certain business units, such as Procurement
[11202] Respect for freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
[10377] BCGs contractor agreement template also requires suppliers (local, regional and global) to comply with applicable laws and regulations governing the suppliers activities under their respective agreement, including without limitation, securities laws, modern slavery laws, and laws prohibiting bribery and corruption, including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act of 2010
[11356] The centre is home to two crucial state-wide services: the Victorian Spinal Cord Service and the Acquired Brain Injury Unit
[5794] An established process to review the actions they have taken
[5773] SAPL has no subsidiary companies of its own, has no financial interest or investment in any other organisation and controls no other entity
[4758] A contract with a Malaysian IT supplier will terminate in 2021
[6734] The industries that represent the highest risk of slavery in our tier 1 supply chain are identified in Figure 2 below
[4752] Twice-yearly reviews of our risk profile, led by the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
[5516] A challenge is to systemically incorporate these assessments into CSRs ongoing operations
[6564] These external investment managers are considered part of the supply chain
[5830] By speaking up, being curious to learn and valuing different perspectives we challenge the status quo and make change
[7004] During the Reporting Period NCIG has introduced modern slavery provisions in our procurement documents
[7426] Intega recognises the meaning of Modern Slavery as defined in the Act as including: servitude, forced labour, and deceptive recruiting for labour or services, forced marriage by coercion, threat or deception as provided in Division 270 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth); trafficking of persons into, out of and within Australia including debt bondage and victim harbouring as provided in Division 271 of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth) and as defined in Article 3 of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Person, Especially Women and Children UN Convention; and forced child labour as identified in Article 3 of the ILO Convention (No182)
[7294] IN PSC SUPPLY CHAINS In FY2021, PSC and its subsidiaries identified that 90% of Tier 1 suppliers provided goods and services from either Australia or the United Kingdom
[7975] A Modern Slavery Action Team which has an oversight function throughout the business
[8964] Together we are also working on a pilot project to provide support to both workers and businesses in our supply chain
[7639] Our Modern Slavery Working Group has continued to meet regularly throughout the reporting period to review, monitor, and steer our modern slavery initiatives
[8516] Netherlands
[8697] continuing to assess modern slavery risks in our supply chains
[11280] Nextracker LLC, formerly known as Nextracker Inc ("Nextracker," "we," or "us," and which collectively includes all Nextracker subsidiaries), conducts business in Australia through its direct subsidiary, Nextracker Australia Pty Ltd ACN 610531345 ("Nextracker Australia")
[11180] We choose to engage with reputable independent advocacy groups such as Baptist World Aid Australia, which helps us to better understand what comparable businesses are doing to help combat these practices
[10700] In addition, we engaged with a number of suppliers in known high risk categories to minimise any potential modern slavery risks that may occur
[11311] The areas of construction and related expertise in which we operate include: Commercial and industrial construction
[10785] Development of a Partnering for People Risk Management Plan, detailing steps and circumstances that trigger the review of risk assessments and inform escalation of concerns
[9909] We have engaged with the major grower representative organisations to assist in dealing with grower modern slavery issues, should they arise
[11382] GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT RISK MANAGEMENT 10
[9835] Our Procurement Category Managers continue to work with our labour hire providers to ensure corrective actions are implemented
[6014] The major suppliers of all our international entities have been identified and the due diligence exercise (audit) is about to commence
[5405] The Probuild Group is committed to continuous improvement and recognises it is on a journey to improve modern slavery risk identification and mitigation
[4756] Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the Code) reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships
[5830] We completed 131 investigations in FY21 and in 30 of these investigations the allegations were substantiated in whole or in part, noting that one report might cover multiple matters and the types of issues being reported vary in terms of the seriousness of the allegation
[4621] Analysis of the spend data provided covers over AUD $14.6 billion annualised spend across more than 183,800 individual suppliers
[6384] As current contracts expire or are renewed, the updated versions of these contracts with the included modern slavery drafting is being implemented
[5505] Audit program Following the risk assessment, suppliers may be required to undertake an ethical audit
[4342] Continue to undertake supplier visits
[7447] Notwithstanding that, we recognise that new areas of risk are identified as we change the way we operate, and as the regulatory environment around us changes
[8661] At all times Burra Foods expects and requires its suppliers to adhere to Australias modern slavery laws
[8052] More about our supply chains
[9485] The PanAust Group operates across six countries, Australia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, and Vietnam
[7596] f) Insurance
[9100] Structure, Operations and Supply Chain
[8703] We plan to roll-out the Modern Slavery Questionnaire to a broader supplier universe
[6997] EZ-FLO has approximately 550 employees of which approximately 350 are in China
[10631] Structure The Group is owned by the Australia New Zealand Forest Operating Fund, managed by New Forests Asset Management Pty Ltd ('New Forests')
[11797] We will consider this in our ongoing assessment of our modern slavery risks and in our consultation with suppliers
[11871] This process will include asking suppliers for information on the source country and province of raw cotton used in our cotton and textile products
[10221] It is also providing periodic reporting to the Groups Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee, the Executive team, and the Board of Directors
[10691] Ltd Bangladesh TIC Trading (Bangladesh) Ltd TIC Manufacturing (Bangladesh) Ltd TIC Industries (Bangladesh) Pty Ltd Hong Kong Pact Group Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited Pact Retail Accessories (Hong Kong) Limited Talent Group Development Ltd Roots Investment Holding Private Limited Pact Retail Accessories (Asia) Limited Fast Star International Holdings Ltd India Pact Closure Systems (India) Private Limited AMRS Business Services Private Limited Indonesia PT Plastop Asia Indonesia PT Plastop Asia Indonesia Manufacturing South Korea Pact Group Closure Systems Korea Ltd Nepal Closure Systems International Nepal Private Limited Philippines Plastop Asia Inc Pact Closure Systems (Philippines), Inc Singapore Asia Peak Pte Ltd United States of America Pact Retail Accessories (USA) LLC Pact Group (USA) Inc United Kingdom Pact Retail Accessories (UK) Ltd
[11275] Lahore
[9578] As a pioneer in responsible investing, we recognized decades ago that strong ESG practices can have positive implications for corporate performance
[11364] The Chief Growth Officer provided oversight of the modern slavery risk assessment
[6864] modern slavery practices 7 6
[5203] This TISC Statement covers the steps taken by specific Group companies in Australia and New Zealand to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not occurring in those businesses however, it also reflects the Group-wide approach to slavery and human trafficking and the seriousness with which the Group takes it responsibilities in relation to such issues
[5099] Global Payments Australia 2021 Modern Slavery Statement
[6795] We source our goods and services from more than 4,000 direct suppliers (Tier 1), predominantly based in Australia and New Zealand
[4756] Conflict Minerals Statement
[6661] people reporting concerns are protected from reprisal
[4438] The high standards of integrity we, at BAT Australia, are committed to upholding are enshrined in the Groups Standards of Business Conduct (SoBC), which BAT Australia has adopted
[4391] A social audit is one of the best ways to understand the working conditions at a supplier site
[8703] Investment solutions are delivered through separately managed accounts, bank common and collective funds, registered investment companies, exchange traded funds, non-US collective investment funds, and unregistered private investment funds
[8450] Acting responsibly is firmly integrated into our procurement processes
[7939] New Relic is committed to engaging with and educating its suppliers and workforce regarding modern slavery risk identification and mitigation
[8576] Employees are expected to report promptly to management suspected violations of law, policies, and internal controls, so that management can take appropriate corrective action
[8426] This Modern Slavery Statement, made in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), outlines the approach taken by UOW and its subsidiaries to identify and address risks of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains during the year ending 31 December 2021
[7294] PSC has a global supply chain made up of more than 1000 Tier 1 suppliers, with the majority based in Australia and the UK
[7120] Inthesecases,stepsaretakentounderstandtheissue(s)andtotakeappropriateaction
[7585] Activ understands the importance of its customers, employees and the broader communities in which it works and wishes to ensure that its service delivery and business practices are ethical and sustainable
[11180] Forced labour threats are used to compel people to work against their wills; and DocuSign Envelope ID: 8146279D-1A00-4CC9-BE54-B1E5BBEE57E9
[11576] WSI, incorporated in 1973, is an omni-channel specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home
[11707] Page 3 of 4 | PineBridge Senior Floating Rate Income Fund FY22 Modern Slavery Statement Risk Assessment Results Supply Chain The Responsible Entitys FY22 risk assessment did not identify any high-risk service providers
[11202] The forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on our current expectations, beliefs and forecasts concerning future events, trends and developments and their potential effects on us
[10592] Key achievements in FY22 are outlined below and the effectiveness of our actions will continue to be monitored as the framework is further embedded in FY23
[9595] completion rates for modern slavery awareness training of employees working in the key areas of procurement and support functions
[11382] We recognise the inherent dignity of all people and the importance of respecting and promoting human rights
[10691] Further to this, Pact is exploring changes to its supplier management platform which will enable it to aggregate data and measure the effectiveness of its actions (such as summarising data on supplier risk levels and suppliers that have not agreed to comply with Pacts modern slavery requirements)
[5505] These scenarios coupled with the threat of punishment, criminal charges or financial threats incurred by debt, means people are less likely to speak up about the situations they face, making identification that much more difficult
[6622] procurement lead, who is tasked to provide commercial support and advice to contract manager throughout contract lifecycle
[4438] Audit Committee, comprising independent non- executive directors
[4908] Community Initiatives and Stakeholder Engagement The following outlines the actions we are undertaking under our signature programs: Cocoa Life, the International Cocoa Initiative, and the Palm Oil Action Plan
[5380] Reselling of published content that is packaged for sale to academic, corporate, medical, and government institutions worldwide
[5608] Approved Supplier Programme When selecting our business partners, sustainability is always front of mind
[5794] Modern slavery goes against everything Mazda stands for
[5997] Other relevant information The maturity of assessing modern slavery risks within our supply chains will be further enhanced in accordance with our three-year roadmap
[9424] The group-wide human rights management approach is risk based and fully aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
[8759] This includes, among others, pre-screening of suppliers, compliance clauses to identified suppliers, EcoVadis assessments, and third-party audits
[7719] We are also a major provider of mens behaviour change and other programs addressing family violence
[7585] Supported employees have opportunities to be part of a commercial operation and to develop skills in diverse areas such as
[7832] Our Human Rights Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct each specifically address our commitment to be vigilant on modern slavery issues, while the Whistleblower Policy strongly encourages employees and other stakeholders to report all violations of policies and ensures there will be no negative repercussions for doing so
[8691] ManpowerGroup is not involved in the Australian Governments Seasonal Worker Programme
[9241] We do not have and do not tolerate any form of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chain
[7435] We understand that the Petspiration Group will need to do further due diligence to discover, fully understand and report on our risks moving forward, and we are committed to continue this important work during FY22
[11085] The largest spend categories in the Groups supply chain were for supply of vehicles, parts and equipment, insurance and freight
[11975] These include ventilators, infusion pumps, beds, mattresses, patient trolleys, treatment chairs, hypodermic needles and syringes, gloves, pharmaceutical products, intravenous (IV) fluids, agency labour, catering and office supplies, laundry and linen services, and non-emergency patient transport
[10700] During FY22 we awarded a material contract to a supplier to produce solar panels for one of our major projects as they were able to provide us with greater supply chain transparency, even though they were more expensive than other competitors (refer to case study on page 27) By focusing our efforts on identifying high risk areas for APA and seeking to understand the ways other businesses have mapped their supply chains, we can ensure we take appropriate steps to mitigate modern slavery risks, and act to remediate where needed
[9909] From there we assess our suppliers to determine their modern slavery risk ratings
[11666] Fresh Produce Group is committed to identify, eliminate and prevent modern slavery in our operations and supply chains
[10221] PROVIDE STAFF TRAINING In FY22, we prepared a modern slavery training pack to be rolled out to staff in conjunction with the approved Modern Slavery Policy
[11055] Our UK operations has had its own established system for some years and provided the model for adaptation to our other operating regions
[11085] For example descriptive position descriptions are provided with every employment agreement and employees are given the opportunity to seek advice on the agreement being offered
[4438] Further details of the Groups global supply chain due diligence procedure can be found in BAT p.l.c.s 2020HumanRights Report
[6092] where modern slavery has been found to be an issue
[4507] Structure, operations and supply chains
[5699] Vision Australia has a range of policies and processes which outline our commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with applicable laws
[5730] Also, APO has prepared its own Modern Slavery Statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2021
[5830] For details on how we manage the risks associated with our indirect workforce, please refer to the operations risk management section above
[5830] We make it simple What we do is complex, but we always make things simple for our customers and each other
[7585] Activ has assessed that it purchases from its suppliers who operate in sectors, and supply goods and services, that on the whole present a lower Modern Slavery risk
[9539] This statement, as well as the submission thereof to the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, was approved by DRAs Board of Directors on 30 June 2022
[7832] It includes recommendations that our suppliers push these same warranties and covenants up the supply chain by including them in their procurement contracts with their respective suppliers (our second-tier suppliers)
[7719] Reporting concerns The Anglicare Victoria website offers the opportunity for staff, volunteers and members of the public to raise concerns regarding modern slavery at Anglicare Victoria
[8691] Concerns may be raised anonymously via telephone or the internet
[7278] This includes those that have a higher risk of exposure to modern slavery practices
[7700] MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT CMV GROUP FY 2020 - 21
[7454] An integral part of Regis sustainability approach is its commitment to continued improvement in identifying and addressing modern slavery risks within our operations and supply chain
[9909] Whilst we are working towards completing the full supplier review process, we are using a tender information request (TIR) approach to ascertain the relevant information from suppliers we propose to contract with
[10943] Provision of further information for Nova Systems employees on the topic of modern slavery; and
[11932] Registered Agreements
[10700] Induction processes include mandatory training and confirmation employees have read and understood our key group policies
[10785] Maintain facilities that optimise systems and technologies to drive distribution ef ciencies, ensuring the right product gets to the right location at the right time
[10700] Whilst a more expensive option, Supplier B was able to provide us greater supply chain transparency, supported by contractual provisions that the polysilicon in our panels originated from areas that are not synonymous with widely reported modern slavery abuses
[10770] 3.1 Our operations
[10700] Investor Relations
[6014] In those cases, we were able to gain considerable further insight by reviewing the supplier websites and indeed Modern Slavery Act Statements that had been submitted to the Australian Border Force website
[6806] Operations The primary operation of the Trust is investment in corporate loans and debt instruments
[6092] Through the Code, our company values, and the full range of our other policies, we seek to promote honest and ethical conduct, deter wrongdoing and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations in every aspect of our business
[6612] Kordias supply chains include the provision of onsite construction works, professional drafting and design services and administration services, and the licensing of software, in connection with the provision of services to Kordias customers
[6384] Since 1992, Device Technologies has been dedicated to improving patients lives through leading edge technology and services
[5508] We promote these reporting options through our intranet, internal policies, reminder campaigns, and trainings
[5830] It also alerts us to areas where we may need to review and reinforce our risk management approach
[6564] Member Experience Committee
[9338] Mutual Ethical Commitment Letter (MECL) means the mandatory document to be executed by suppliers prior to engagement as part of LOral Australias due diligence process
[8039] According to the Global Slavery Index, Australia and New Zealand rank 163 and 164 respectively out of 167 countries on the 2018 Prevalence Index Rank1
[8104] Before a supplier can work with thyssenkrupp, they have to sign our Supplier code of Conduct or comply with equivalent standards
[7585] embed internal modern slavery specific policies in combination with existing policies
[8953] Yamaha Motor Group aims to in addition to promoting our own Corporate Social Responsibly practices further promote initiative towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working towards corporate growth through solving societal issues in the countries and regions in which it operates
[8639] Since 2010, the JAC has conducted a total of 812 audits in 40 countries (84% of the audited production facilities are located in Asia), improving the working conditions of around 1.4 million employees
[8962] First Sentier Investors Modern Slavery Statement 2021
[9338] Policies addressing the risks of modern slavery POLICY / DOCUMENT DETAILS LORAL SPIRIT The LOral Spirit is a public commitment made by LOral SA on behalf of the LOral Group, its senior management and all of its employees, to act ethically and responsibly
[11576] Beyond our standard audit protocol, in the 2021 fiscal year we implemented a segmentation internal risk assessment to understand unique risks at different factories based on factors such as country-level and product-category risk
[11382] Our working group have progressed our work to identify areas of greatest modern slavery risk in our operations and supply chains
[10691] requirements that Pacts suppliers act in an ethical and socially responsible manner
[10236] Modern Slavery Act requirement Reference in this Statement Identify the reporting entity
[9769] Transparency Survey of all primary & subcontracted sites
[11932] Risk Profile Operations Silks operations are in Australia and operate in the states of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia
[11275] We utilise an Australian-based labour hire firm to source additional workers for our Australian warehouse as necessary to fulfill demand