Anti-Slavery Policy
1. Purpose
L’Agency is committed to upholding ethical business practices and ensuring that modern slavery does not occur within our operations or supply chains. This policy outlines our approach to identifying, preventing, and mitigating risks related to modern slavery in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners of L’Agency. It covers all aspects of our operations, including procurement, partnerships, and supply chain management.
3. Commitment to Ethical Business Practices
L’Agency is dedicated to:
Ensuring that our business activities do not contribute to modern slavery.
Conducting due diligence on suppliers and third parties.
Maintaining transparent business relationships based on ethical sourcing and compliance.
Providing a safe and inclusive workplace free from exploitation.
4. Identifying and Assessing Modern Slavery Risks
L’Agency recognises the risks of modern slavery within supply chains, particularly in industries such as marketing, design production, and digital development. To manage these risks, we will:
Assess the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.
Conduct supplier reviews to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
Engage with stakeholders to improve transparency in business operations.
5. Due Diligence and Risk Management
To prevent modern slavery, L’Agency will:
Implement a supplier code of conduct requiring ethical practices.
Include anti-modern slavery clauses in supplier and contractor agreements.
Require suppliers to confirm compliance with modern slavery laws.
Conduct periodic audits of high-risk suppliers.
6. Reporting and Whistleblowing Mechanism
L’Agency encourages employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery. Reports can be made confidentially through [Insert Reporting Mechanism, e.g., an anonymous email or hotline].
7. Training and Awareness
To foster awareness, we will:
Provide training to employees and procurement teams on modern slavery risks.
Ensure suppliers understand their obligations in preventing exploitation.
Promote awareness through internal communication and engagement initiatives.
8. Monitoring and Compliance
L’Agency is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to addressing modern slavery. We will:
Regularly review and update this policy.
Assess the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.
Publish an annual Modern Slavery Statement where required.
9. Responsibilities
Senior Leadership: Ensuring modern slavery compliance across all business operations.
Employees: Adhering to ethical practices and reporting concerns.
Suppliers & Contractors: Complying with modern slavery laws and L’Agency’s ethical standards.