At Factory Vape, we are committed to ethical practices and responsible business operations. We firmly stand against modern slavery in all its forms and are dedicated to ensuring that our operations and supply chains are free from any kind of forced labor, human trafficking, or exploitation. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our commitment to combatting modern slavery and the steps we take to ensure compliance within our organization.
Our Policies and Commitments:
- Legal Compliance: We adhere to all applicable laws and regulations related to modern slavery, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other relevant legislation in the countries where we operate.
- Supplier Engagement: We expect our suppliers, partners, and contractors to share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery. Our procurement processes include a thorough evaluation of suppliers to ensure they meet our ethical standards. We work closely with our suppliers to promote transparency and hold them accountable for the fair treatment of workers in their operations.
- Risk Assessment: We conduct regular risk assessments of our supply chains to identify and address any potential risks related to modern slavery. This assessment includes evaluating geographical locations, working conditions, recruitment practices, and other relevant factors.
- Supplier Code of Conduct: We have established a Supplier Code of Conduct that outlines our expectations regarding human rights, labor practices, and ethical standards. This code explicitly prohibits forced labor, child labor, human trafficking, and any form of exploitative practices. We communicate our code of conduct to all suppliers and require their compliance.
- Due Diligence: We engage in due diligence processes to assess and monitor our suppliers’ compliance with our ethical standards. This includes regular audits and evaluations of our supply chains to ensure ongoing compliance with our requirements.
- Employee Awareness and Training: We provide training and educational resources to our employees to raise awareness about modern slavery and ensure they understand their role in preventing and reporting any concerns related to modern slavery.
- Reporting and Whistleblowing: We maintain a confidential reporting mechanism that allows employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to report any suspected cases of modern slavery. We treat all reports with utmost seriousness and investigate them promptly and thoroughly.
- Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continually improving our practices and procedures to prevent and address modern slavery risks. We regularly review and update our policies to align with best practices and evolving legislation.
Our Future Goals:
As part of our ongoing commitment to combat modern slavery, we strive to achieve the following goals:
- Enhanced Transparency: We aim to increase transparency within our supply chains by further mapping and monitoring our suppliers to ensure visibility and accountability.
- Collaboration: We actively seek partnerships with organizations, industry associations, and initiatives that share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery. By working together, we can leverage collective efforts and drive positive change.
- Stakeholder Engagement: We encourage dialogue and engagement with our stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, and customers, to raise awareness, gather insights, and foster a collaborative approach in addressing modern slavery risks.
- Continuous Education: We will continue to provide training and resources to our employees and suppliers, empowering them to identify and prevent modern slavery in their day-to-day activities.
Review and Publication:
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed regularly to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. It is publicly available on our website to promote transparency and demonstrate our commitment to combating modern slavery.
For any inquiries or concerns regarding our Modern Slavery Statement or our efforts to combat modern slavery, please contact us at [email protected].
Signed,
Date:18-7-2023