This Policy outlines HEQS requirements and expectations of its suppliers in regard to Modern Slavery. The Policy also sets out the actions undertaken by HEQS to reduce the risk of Modern Slavery in its supply chain.
Modern Slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsive labour and human trafficking.
HEQS has a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all of its business dealings and relationships.
Modern Slavery as defined in the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the Act) means conduct which would constitute:
Supplier means any individual, company or entity that sells or provides a product or service to HEQS.
HEQS is committed to reducing the risk of Modern Slavery within HEQS and its supply chain in accordance with its obligations under the Modern Slavery Act (Cth) 2018. HEQS requires all suppliers to comply with the Act.
Suppliers are required to investigate and report to HEQS on the modern slavery and labour practices of its supply chains to ensure compliance with the Act.
HEQS is committed to implementing and maintaining effective systems and controls to ensure compliance.
If Modern Slavery has been identified within a supplier, this supply relationship will be terminated with immediate effect.
Continuous improvement is a major focus within HEQS and this policy may be amended as a result over time.
If you believe or suspect a breach of or conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur, please notify HEQS.
