At American Sciences CBD Magazine, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our business operations. This includes our commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We recognize the importance of taking a proactive approach to address these issues and ensure that our supply chains and business practices are free from exploitation and human rights violations.
Our Policy:
- Compliance: We are dedicated to complying with all relevant laws and regulations pertaining to modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect the same level of commitment from our suppliers, partners, and contractors.
- Transparency: We strive for transparency in our business practices and supply chains. We actively engage in due diligence to identify and assess any potential risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
- Supplier Code of Conduct: We maintain a Supplier Code of Conduct that outlines our expectations regarding labor practices, human rights, and ethical conduct. We require all our suppliers to adhere to this code and actively monitor their compliance.
- Supplier Audits: We conduct regular audits of our suppliers to ensure compliance with our standards and to identify any potential risks or issues related to modern slavery or human trafficking.
- Training and Awareness: We provide training and awareness programs to our employees to enhance their understanding of modern slavery and human trafficking issues. This empowers them to identify and report any concerns or suspected instances of exploitation.
- Reporting and Whistleblowing: We encourage our employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspected instances of modern slavery or human trafficking through our whistleblowing mechanisms. We are committed to taking appropriate action and conducting thorough investigations to address any reported issues.
- Continuous Improvement: We are dedicated to continuously improving our practices and procedures to prevent and mitigate the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking. We regularly review our policies and procedures to ensure they align with best practices and evolving legal requirements.
Our Future Commitments:
As part of our ongoing commitment to combat modern slavery and human trafficking, we will:
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: We will collaborate with our suppliers, industry partners, and relevant organizations to share best practices, exchange information, and drive collective action in the fight against modern slavery.
- Raise Awareness: We will continue to raise awareness about modern slavery and human trafficking within our organization and through our communication channels. We aim to educate our stakeholders and the wider community about these issues and promote responsible business practices.
- Collaboration with Suppliers: We will work closely with our suppliers to ensure they understand and meet our expectations regarding ethical conduct, human rights, and labor practices. We will provide support and guidance to help them implement robust processes to address the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking.
- Regular Review and Reporting: We will regularly review our efforts, progress, and achievements in combating modern slavery and human trafficking. We will prepare an annual statement to report on our activities and progress towards eradicating these issues from our operations and supply chains.
Conclusion:
American Sciences CBD Magazine is firmly committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. We strive to promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout our organization and supply chains. We recognize the importance of this issue and will continue to take action, improve our practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a world free from exploitation and human rights violations.
This statement has been approved by the management of American Sciences CBD Magazine and will be regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.
Date: 21-7-2023
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