Introduction
Discover CBD is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking are not present in our business operations or supply chains. This statement outlines the steps we have taken during the financial year ending 2022 to prevent modern slavery in our business and supply chains, in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Our Business
Discover CBD is a leading UK-based blog dedicated to providing informative content on CBD and vaping. Our operations involve working with various partners, including content creators, advertisers, and suppliers of CBD and vaping products. We are committed to ethical business practices and the protection of human rights.
Our Supply Chains
Our supply chains include:
Content creation and freelance writers
Advertising partners
Suppliers of CBD and vaping products
IT and software service providers
We recognize that each part of our supply chain has the potential to be affected by modern slavery, and we are committed to working with our partners to mitigate this risk.
Our Policies
To ensure we are operating ethically and responsibly, we have implemented the following policies:
Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct outlines our commitment to ethical business practices, including the prohibition of forced labor and human trafficking. All employees and partners are required to adhere to this code.
Supplier Code of Conduct
We expect our suppliers to uphold the same high standards. Our Supplier Code of Conduct requires compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to labor practices and human rights.
Whistleblowing Policy
We encourage all employees and partners to report any concerns about unethical behavior, including modern slavery, without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made anonymously.
Due Diligence Processes
We have established due diligence processes to identify and address risks related to modern slavery:
Risk Assessment
We conduct regular risk assessments of our supply chains to identify areas where the risk of modern slavery may be higher. This includes evaluating the geographic locations and industries in which our suppliers operate.
Supplier Audits
We carry out audits of high-risk suppliers to ensure compliance with our ethical standards. These audits include on-site visits and reviews of employment practices.
Contractual Agreements
We include anti-slavery clauses in our contracts with suppliers, requiring them to comply with our policies and the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Training and Awareness
We believe that education is key to preventing modern slavery. We provide training to our employees and partners to raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking, and to ensure they understand how to identify and report potential issues.
Measuring Effectiveness
To measure the effectiveness of our efforts to combat modern slavery, we use the following key performance indicators (KPIs):
Number of risk assessments conducted
Number of supplier audits completed
Number of reported incidents of modern slavery
Employee and supplier training completion rates
We review these KPIs annually to ensure we are making progress and continuously improving our practices.
Looking Ahead
Discover CBD is committed to continuously improving our efforts to combat modern slavery. In the coming year, we plan to:
Enhance our risk assessment processes
Increase the number of supplier audits
Expand our training programs to reach more employees and partners
Strengthen our collaboration with industry groups and stakeholders to share best practices
Approval
This Modern Slavery Statement was approved by the management team of Discover CBD and is signed on behalf of the company by:
For further information or to report any concerns regarding modern slavery, please contact us at [email protected].
Thank you for supporting our commitment to ethical business practices and the eradication of modern slavery.
Date: 14 June 2024