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Modern Slavery Compliance

Modern slavery compliance is the effort to identify, prevent and address forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation within an organisation's supply chain.

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Modern slavery includes forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and child labour, risks that can appear deep in complex supply chains. Compliance means mapping where those risks are most likely, screening and auditing suppliers, and requiring adherence to labour standards through codes of conduct and contract clauses. Higher-risk categories and geographies warrant closer scrutiny.

Beyond legal and ethical duty, addressing modern slavery protects reputation and aligns with wider ESG and responsible-sourcing goals. Practical steps include supplier self-assessments, worker-focused audits, remediation plans when issues are found, and training buyers to recognise warning signs. Transparency into the supply base makes these controls far more effective.

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What is modern slavery compliance?
Modern slavery compliance is the effort to identify, prevent and address forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation within an organisation's supply chain.
How do buyers reduce modern slavery risk?
They map high-risk categories, require labour standards through codes of conduct and contracts, run supplier assessments and audits, remediate any issues found, and train buyers to spot warning signs.

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