Commitment to Modern Slavery
At PLUS ES, we are committed to human and labour rights and to the global eradication of modern slavery in all its forms. The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) requires large organisations like PLUS ES to report publicly on their actions to assess and address modern slavery risks across their operations and supply chains. Our Modern Slavery Framework is built on responsible procurement and continuous improvement. It provides a structured approach to identifying, mitigating, and remediating modern slavery risks both in our supply chain and operations.
Risk Management Process
We manage modern slavery risks through a structured framework that embeds governance, due diligence, and supplier engagement. This includes:
Governance & Policies
Our governance framework is informed by key subject matter experts and relevant functional teams throughout the year and is underpinned by policies and processes that guide our approach to identifying, managing, and mitigating modern slavery risks.
Due Diligence & Monitoring
Modern slavery checks are integrated into supplier onboarding and procurement processes.
Remediation & Whistleblowing
Our Modern Slavery Remediation Guideline and confidential Whistleblower Policy ensure a pathway to report, identify and resolve either actual or potential instances of Modern Slavery.
Annual Reporting
Our annual Modern Slavery Statement outlines our compliance with legislative requirements and provides transparency around the actions we’ve taken to meet and strengthen our response to modern slavery risks.
Customer Benefits
Our approach gives customers confidence that modern slavery risks are addressed responsibly and transparently. Through robust policies, due diligence processes, and remediation pathways, we not only meet legislative requirements but also demonstrate our commitment to sustainability.
Regulatory Confidence
Demonstrated compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
Risk Mitigation
Proactive identification and management of Modern Slavery Risks.
Remediation Capability
Documented processes ensure effective investigation and remediation.
Supplier Collaboration
We continually improve slavery-risk management through collaboration to protect vulnerable workers.
Modern Slavery Policies, Codes & Position Statements
Our comprehensive set of policies, codes and position statements guides our work daily.
Human Rights Policy
Sets out PLUS ES’s commitment to respecting and supporting human rights across our operations and supply chain; and expectations about how we conduct ourselves and make decisions to support this commitment.
Whistleblower Policy
Sets out PLUS ES’s commitment to implement a whistleblower protection program to help detect corrupt, illegal, or other matters of misconduct (including relating to suspected or actual modern slavery instances).
Forced Labour and Debt Bondage Position Statement
Sets out PLUS ES’s approach to addressing forced labour and debt bondage.
External Partner Code
Communicates PLUS ES’s expectations to our external partners and their supply chains in providing goods and services. It explicitly requires them to identify and mitigate risks and eliminate any form of modern slavery.
Sustainable Procurement Policy
Sets out PLUS ES’s considerations and accountabilities for sustainable procurement of externally sourced goods and services in a way that has the most positive environmental, social and economic impacts possible over the entire life cycle.
Cobalt and Modern Slavery Position Statement
Sets out PLUS ES’s commitment to develop our capability to identify and mitigate against the risks of cobalt mining in our supply chain and remediate against the adverse impacts of this practice to the extent that doing so is within our control and influence.
Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct describes how all our workers are responsible for their own behaviour and are expected to conduct themselves including:
- Complying with the law (including the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth) and various international agreements which relate to modern slavery).
- Complying with PLUS ES’s policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.
- Maintaining a safe work environment.
- Reporting serious concerns (including relating to suspected or actual modern slavery instances).