Flint Group Anti Slavery Human Trafficking Statement Instructions
- June 1, 2024
- Flint Group
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Flint Group Anti Slavery Human Trafficking Statement
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Flint Group Anti-Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement 2024
- Commitment: Fully committed to ethical business practices
- Overseen by: Senior Manager Integrity & Compliance, Flint Group Risk, Integrity & Compliance Committee, General Counsel
- Participation: UN Global Compact, supporting Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption
- Training: Extensive training in 16 languages on Code of Conduct and compliance
Product Usage Instructions
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Code of Conduct and Standards
Ensure all employees and partners understand and adhere to the Flint Group Code of Conduct and related standards. -
Training and Communication
Provide extensive training in multiple languages to communicate the importance of ethical practices and compliance with laws. -
Reporting Violations
Encourage employees and partners to report any potential violations through the company hotline or Employee Representation Certificate. -
Supplier Engagement
Engage with suppliers to ensure they comply with the Flint Group Supplier Code of Conduct and ethical standards. -
Background Checks and Contracts
Conduct background checks on 3rd party partners and require contractual commitments to follow all laws and the Code of Conduct.
FAQ
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Q: How can I report a violation of the Code of Conduct?
A: You can report any violation through the company hotline or by using the Employee Representation Certificate to provide feedback. -
Q: What happens if a supplier does not comply with ethical standards?
A: Suppliers who do not share our values and fail to meet ethical standards risk ceasing trading with Flint Group.
Flint Group Anti-Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement 2024
- Flint Group is fully committed to ethical business practices and this commitment is overseen and guided by the Senior Manager Integrity & Compliance, the Flint Group Risk, Integrity & Compliance Committee together with the company’s General Counsel.
- Through our Code of Conduct we set out the values and standards expected of all our employees and all those who work for or on behalf of Flint Group. We are a participant of UN Global Compact and supports their Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Modern slavery and human trafficking are key priorities across our business and, in so far as is practical, our supply chain.
- We take steps to minimize the possibility of Flint Group becoming involved in compliance violations, including but not restricted to modern slavery & human trafficking, by ensuring we have effective policies, processes and procedures in place. In particular, the Flint Group Code of Conduct is supported by several supplementary policies and minimum control standards.
- Additionally, through extensive training in 16 languages we communicate with employees and 3rd party partners the importance of all aspects of the Flint Group Code of Conduct including compliance with local employment laws, respect for human rights and a zero tolerance for any form of forced and child labour.
- Through our company hotline and our annual Employee Representation Certificate (ERC), we seek feedback from employees on potential violations of the Flint Group Code of Conduct. All employees and external partners can raise concerns about practices within our business or supply chain without fear of reprisals and our ERC certification includes a specific declaration regarding modern slavery.
- For our 3rd party partners, such as joint venture companies, sales agents & distributors, we undertake background checks and require a contractual commitment to abide by all applicable laws, regulations and the Flint Group Code of Conduct.
- We are particularly careful to ensure that our recruitment and retention of employees is based on free and fair practices. Hence, Flint Group does not charge any worker placement, service or resident fees of any kind and we do not allow employee loans. We check the identity and legal right to work of all employees and clearly communicate employment rights and obligations. All workers are free to resign in line with their notice period and where agency workers are employed we use only reputable agencies.
- Within our supply chain we play a proactive role in raising the awareness of business ethics, including modern slavery and human trafficking. All major first line suppliers are asked to sign up to the Flint Group Supplier Code of Conduct. Within our procurement contracts and our general terms and conditions of purchase we emphasise the importance of high ethical standards including the condemnation of forced and child labour and will cease trading with suppliers that do not share our values.
Notes:
- This statement is made pursuant to S.54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chains or in any part of our business.
- Flint Group’s financial year end is 31 December
- This statement was approved by the Flint Group Executive Committee on 28 November 2023
Anti-Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement, November 2023