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Voluntary modern slavery statement

Voluntary Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all our business operations. We recognize the grave impact of modern slavery and human trafficking, which are severe violations of human rights. This statement outlines our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.

Our Commitment

We strictly prohibit the use of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. We are dedicated to acting ethically, transparently, and responsibly, ensuring that our practices are free from any form of exploitation.

Scope

This statement applies to all individuals working for IASA or on our behalf, including employees at all levels, officers, trustees, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, agents, contractors, and suppliers.

Our Policies and Practices

  1. Ethical Conduct and Compliance:
    • We uphold high standards of ethical conduct and comply with all relevant laws and regulations regarding modern slavery and human trafficking.
  2. Third Party Code of Conduct:
    • Our Third Party Code of Conduct sets forth the minimum standards required to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect our suppliers and their subcontractors to adhere to these standards.
  3. Risk-Based Approach:
    • We take a risk-based approach to our contracting processes. This involves assessing potential risks of modern slavery in our supply chains and incorporating appropriate safeguards in our contracts.
  4. Due Diligence and Audits:
    • As part of our due diligence processes, we conduct regular assessments and audits of our suppliers to ensure compliance with our policies against modern slavery.
  5. Training and Awareness:
    • We provide training and resources to our employees and partners to raise awareness about modern slavery and human trafficking and to ensure compliance with our policies.

Our Actions

  1. Supply Chain Management:
    • We actively engage with our suppliers to ensure they understand and comply with our standards regarding modern slavery. We require them to confirm their adherence to our Third Party Code of Conduct.
  2. Reporting and Accountability:
    • We encourage all employees and partners to report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking. Reports can be made confidentially, and we assure protection for whistleblowers.
  3. Continuous Improvement:
    • We continually review and improve our policies and practices to address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking effectively. This includes updating our risk assessments and enhancing our due diligence processes.

Conclusion

We are fully committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business. We will continue to work diligently to ensure our operations and supply chains are free from these human rights violations. This voluntary statement underscores our dedication to ethical business practices and our responsibility to uphold the dignity and rights of all individuals involved in our operations.

Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the board of IASA and is reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns related to this statement, please contact us here.