Modern day slavery is a global problem that affects millions of people around the world. It takes many forms, such as forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child marriage, and domestic servitude.
As a responsible and ethical company, GSI is committed to fighting against modern day slavery in all its operations and supply chains. In this report, we will outline our policies and practices to prevent, identify, and address any instances of modern day slavery that may occur in our business or in our relationships with our partners and suppliers. We will also share our achievements and challenges in implementing our anti-slavery strategy and our plans for continuous improvement. We believe that by working together with our stakeholders, we can make a positive difference in the lives of those who are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
What is modern day slavery
Modern day slavery is a serious global issue and a breach of fundamental human and labour rights. It includes forced labour, debt bondage, forced marriage, slavery, and human trafficking. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), an estimated 40.3 million people worldwide are subject to modern day slavery, including 25 million people in forced labour.
In Australia, the Modern Slavery Act 2018 requires companies earning more than $A100 million ($NZ107m) to publish “modern slavery statements” setting out what they’re doing to address forced labour risks. This law also applies to New Zealand companies that trade in Australia. The statements must cover seven mandatory criteria, such as the entity's structure, operations and supply chains; the risks of modern slavery practices in those areas; the actions taken to assess and address those risks; and how the entity assesses the effectiveness of those actions.
Our commitment
GSI is committed to complying with the existing and proposed laws on modern slavery. We are also committed to ensuring that our business practices and supply chains are free from any form of exploitation or abuse. We have developed a comprehensive policy on modern day slavery that outlines our principles, procedures and reporting mechanisms. We have also conducted a risk assessment of our operations and supply chains, and implemented measures to mitigate any potential risks. We monitor and review our performance regularly, and report on our progress annually.
We believe that modern day slavery is unacceptable and incompatible with our values and vision. We are proud to be part of the global effort to eradicate this scourge from our world.
Purpose that fuels passion
At GSI, we are more than just a team of professionals. We are a group of passionate individuals who share a common vision: to make a positive impact on our communities through our work.
We believe that our purpose is not only to deliver high-quality services to our clients, but also to contribute to the well-being of our staff, our community and the environment.
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