At CBD Edge, we are committed to upholding human rights and ethical standards in all aspects of our business operations. We are opposed to all forms of modern slavery, including forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor, and we take steps to prevent and address these issues in our supply chain.
Our modern slavery statement outlines our approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chain. This statement covers the period of January 2022 to December 2022 and will be updated annually.
Our Policies and Practices:
We have implemented policies and procedures to prevent and address modern slavery risks in our business operations and supply chain. These include:
Supplier Code of Conduct: We require all of our suppliers to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking, and requires suppliers to uphold workers’ rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions.
Due Diligence: We conduct due diligence on our suppliers to assess their modern slavery risks and ensure they comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct. This includes reviewing supplier policies, conducting site visits, and engaging with suppliers to improve their practices.
Training and Awareness: We provide training and awareness-raising initiatives to our employees and suppliers to promote understanding of modern slavery risks and best practices for prevention and mitigation.
Grievance Mechanisms: We have established grievance mechanisms to enable workers to report any concerns or grievances related to modern slavery risks, and we take action to investigate and address these issues.
Our Commitment:
We are committed to continuously improving our approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chain. This includes:
Regular Review: We regularly review and update our policies and procedures to ensure they are effective in preventing and addressing modern slavery risks.
Collaboration: We collaborate with our suppliers, industry partners, and stakeholders to share best practices and improve standards for ethical business practices.
Transparency: We provide transparency about our modern slavery risks and actions through our annual modern slavery statement and engagement with stakeholders.
We believe that our commitment to ethical and responsible business practices is essential for our success, and we will continue to work towards the prevention and mitigation of modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chain.