Introduction
Connekt Group Limited is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking do not occur within our business operations or supply chains. We uphold the highest ethical standards and comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to modern slavery. This policy outlines our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and the steps we take to achieve this goal.
Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners of Connekt Group Limited. Definition Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, human trafficking, and forced labor. It involves situations of exploitation that a person cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, coercion, deception, or abuse of power.
Our Commitment
- To act ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings.
- To implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our business or supply chains.
- To ensure transparency in our approach to tackling modern slavery consistent with our disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Responsibilities
Management
- Ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other relevant legislation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to mitigate the risk of modern slavery.
- Provide training and resources to employees to understand and address modern slavery risks.
- Conduct due diligence on suppliers and business partners to ensure their adherence to our standards.
Employees
- Be vigilant and report any concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chains.
- Adhere to the company’s policies and procedures designed to combat modern slavery.
- Participate in training and awareness programs related to modern slavery.
Suppliers and Contractors
- Adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes provisions relating to labor standards, human rights, and modern slavery.
- Provide transparency in their own supply chains and business operations.
- Cooperate with Connekt Group Limited’s due diligence processes and audits.
Due Diligence
- Conduct risk assessments to identify and address areas of potential modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.
- Engage with suppliers to understand their practices and ensure their compliance with modern slavery laws.
- Implement contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with modern slavery legislation and our Supplier Code of Conduct.
Training and Awareness
- Provide regular training for employees on the risks and indicators of modern slavery and human trafficking.
- Ensure that employees understand how to report concerns and the importance of doing so.
- Raise awareness of modern slavery issues through internal communications and resources.
Reporting and Whistleblowing
- Encourage employees and business partners to report any concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking.
- Provide a confidential whistleblowing mechanism for reporting such concerns.
- Ensure that all reports are investigated promptly and thoroughly, with appropriate action taken. Monitoring and Review - Regularly monitor and review our policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness in combating modern slavery.
- Conduct periodic audits of our supply chains to identify and address any risks.
- Review and update this policy annually to reflect changes in legislation and best practices.
Transparency and Accountability
- Publish an annual Modern Slavery Statement outlining the steps we have taken to prevent modern slavery in our business and supply chains.
- Ensure the Modern Slavery Statement is approved by the Board of Directors and signed by a senior executive.
