Modern slavery is a heinous crime that violates the basic human rights of individuals and undermines the principles of social justice and equality. The agricultural industry is particularly vulnerable to modern slavery and forced labor, as it relies heavily on low-skilled and often migrant workers. As a responsible and ethical agricultural company, at HEDLA HARVEST CORPORATION, we are committed to preventing modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to identifying and mitigating the risks of modern slavery, both within our own operations and throughout our supply chains.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and respect for human rights. We acknowledge that modern slavery is a complex and multi-faceted issue that requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Our approach is built on three pillars: prevention, detection, and response.
We are committed to preventing modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. We have developed policies and procedures that set out our expectations of our employees, suppliers, and business partners. These policies and procedures cover issues such as recruitment practices, working conditions, and freedom of association. We conduct regular training and awareness-raising activities to ensure that our employees and suppliers understand the risks of modern slavery and how to prevent it.
We recognize that modern slavery is often hidden and difficult to detect. We have implemented a
number of measures to identify and mitigate the risks of modern slavery in our operations and supply
chains. These include:
■ Conducting risk assessments of our supply
chains to identify high-risk countries, sectors, and products.
■ Conducting audits and inspections of our
suppliers to assess compliance with our policies and procedures.
■ Engaging with our suppliers to encourage
them to improve their practices and mitigate the risks of modern slavery.
■ Encouraging our employees and suppliers
to report any suspected instances of modern slavery or forced labor.
In the event that we identify instances of modern slavery or forced labor in our operations or
supply chains, we will take immediate action to address the situation. Our response will be guided
by the severity and nature
of the violation and may include:
■ Terminating our relationship with the
supplier or business partner responsible for the violation.
■ Providing support and assistance to the
affected individuals.
■ Reporting the violation to the relevant
authorities.
■ Reviewing and updating our policies and
procedures to prevent similar violations from occurring in the future.
We are committed to preventing modern slavery in all its forms and upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in our operations and supply chains. We believe that by working together with our employees, suppliers, and business partners, we can create a world where modern slavery is eradicated and human rights are respected and protected.
Modern slavery is a complex and multi-faceted issue that requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach. As an agricultural company, we recognize our responsibility to prevent modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and respect for human rights and will continue to work towards eradicating modern slavery in all its forms.