INTRODUCTION

THIS MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT IS MADE PURSUANT TO THE UK MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2015, THE AUSTRALIA MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2018 (NO. 153), AND THE CANADA FIGHTING AGAINST FORCED LABOUR AND CHILD LABOUR IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT 2023. IT OUTLINES THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY VOSSANI DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 2025 TO ADDRESS THE RISKS OF MODERN SLAVERY, FORCED LABOUR, AND CHILD LABOUR WITHIN OUR OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ENSURING THAT HUMAN RIGHTS ARE RESPECTED ACROSS OUR ORGANIZATION AND THE ENTITIES WE ENGAGE WITH.

OUR STRUCTURE, OPERATIONS, AND SUPPLY CHAINS

VOSSANI IS A [DESCRIBE COMPANY TYPE, E.G., LUXURY FASHION BRAND] OPERATING IN [LIST REGIONS OR COUNTRIES]. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PRODUCING [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES] AND WORK WITH A DIVERSE NETWORK OF SUPPLIERS GLOBALLY. OUR SUPPLY CHAIN INCLUDES SOURCING OF RAW MATERIALS, MANUFACTURING, AND DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS.

WE RECOGNIZE THE RESPONSIBILITY WE HOLD TO ENSURE THAT OUR OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN ARE FREE FROM MODERN SLAVERY, FORCED LABOUR, AND CHILD LABOUR, AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY AND ADDRESSING RISKS PROACTIVELY.

POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE

WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE FOLLOWING POLICIES TO MITIGATE RISKS OF MODERN SLAVERY IN OUR OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN:

1. CODE OF CONDUCT: ESTABLISHING CLEAR EXPECTATIONS FOR ETHICAL PRACTICES, INCLUDING PROHIBITING FORCED LABOUR, CHILD LABOUR, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
2. SUPPLIER CODE OF ETHICS: REQUIRING SUPPLIERS TO COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONAL LABOUR STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE LAWS.
3. WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY: PROVIDING A SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL PLATFORM FOR REPORTING ANY VIOLATIONS OR UNETHICAL PRACTICES.
4. HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY: ALIGNING WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE UN GUIDING PRINCIPLES ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS.

THESE POLICIES ARE REGULARLY REVIEWED AND COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIERS.

RISK ASSESSMENT AND DUE DILIGENCE

WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING RISKS OF MODERN SLAVERY IN OUR OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAINS. THIS INCLUDES:

1. RISK MAPPING: IDENTIFYING HIGH-RISK REGIONS, INDUSTRIES, AND SUPPLIERS.
2. SUPPLIER ASSESSMENTS: CONDUCTING AUDITS AND DUE DILIGENCE PROCESSES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH OUR ETHICAL STANDARDS.
3. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS: INCLUDING CLAUSES IN SUPPLIER CONTRACTS THAT PROHIBIT MODERN SLAVERY AND REQUIRE ADHERENCE TO OUR CODE OF CONDUCT.

REMEDIATION PROCESSES: COLLABORATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED ISSUES PROMPTLY.

TRAINING AND AWARENESS

WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, AND CONTRACTORS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MODERN SLAVERY AND ITS RISKS. THIS INCLUDES:

1. EDUCATING STAFF ON IDENTIFYING SIGNS OF FORCED LABOUR AND CHILD EXPLOITATION.
2. PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO SUPPLIERS ON IMPLEMENTING ETHICAL PRACTICES.
3. REGULAR UPDATES ON LEGAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER RELEVANT MODERN SLAVERY LEGISLATION.

MONITORING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

WE ARE COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND HAVE ESTABLISHED MONITORING MECHANISMS TO TRACK THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR EFFORTS. THESE INCLUDE:

1. ANNUAL REVIEWS: ASSESSING PROGRESS IN MITIGATING MODERN SLAVERY RISKS.
2. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: COLLABORATING WITH INDUSTRY GROUPS, NGOS, AND GOVERNMENTS TO STRENGTHEN OUR APPROACH.

PUBLIC REPORTING: PUBLISHING AN ANNUAL STATEMENT TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY

VOSSANI UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPARENCY IN COMBATING MODERN SLAVERY. THIS STATEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE [BOARD OF DIRECTORS/APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BODY] AND REFLECTS OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO REVIEW AND ENHANCE OUR POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH MODERN SLAVERY LEGISLATION AND UPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS ACROSS ALL ASPECTS OF OUR OPERATIONS.

APPROVAL AND SIGN-OFF

THIS STATEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY [NAME AND POSITION], [BOARD/DIRECTOR/GOVERNING BODY] ON BEHALF OF VOSSANI. IT WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED ANNUALLY.

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