Introduction
EastEndVapeCo is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chain. We recognize our responsibility to take proactive measures to prevent and mitigate these risks. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we have taken to address modern slavery and human trafficking within our organization and supply chain.
Our Business and Supply Chain
EastEndVapeCo operates as a CBD blog site based in the UK (eastendvapeco.co.uk). While our operations primarily focus on content creation and online services related to CBD and vaping, we understand the potential risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in global supply chains, including those related to the sourcing of goods and services indirectly associated with our industry.
Policies and Commitments
Supplier Code of Conduct
We have implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct that outlines our expectations regarding labor standards, human rights, and ethical business practices. We require our suppliers and business partners to adhere to these principles.
Due Diligence
We conduct due diligence on our suppliers to assess and mitigate the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking. This includes reviewing their policies, procedures, and practices related to labor standards and human rights.
Training and Awareness
We provide training and raise awareness among our employees about the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. This includes recognizing the signs of exploitation and reporting mechanisms for any concerns.
Internal Policies
We have internal policies and procedures in place to support our commitment to combatting modern slavery and human trafficking. These include policies on whistleblowing, grievance mechanisms, and ethical sourcing.
Actions Taken
In 2022, EastEndVapeCo has taken the following specific actions to strengthen our approach to addressing modern slavery and human trafficking:
Conducted risk assessments of our supply chain to identify areas of potential risk.
Engaged with key suppliers to promote adherence to our Supplier Code of Conduct and ethical standards.
Enhanced our due diligence processes to include specific checks related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Continued to educate our team members on the importance of ethical sourcing and human rights.
Future Steps
Looking ahead, EastEndVapeCo is committed to continuously improving our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. Our future actions include:
Expanding our due diligence efforts to include deeper audits and assessments of high-risk suppliers.
Collaborating with industry peers and stakeholders to share best practices and enhance collective impact.
Regularly reviewing and updating our policies and procedures in response to evolving risks and regulatory requirements.
Conclusion
EastEndVapeCo remains steadfast in our commitment to upholding human rights, ethical standards, and responsible business practices. We recognize that eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking requires ongoing vigilance, collaboration, and transparency across our operations and supply chain.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect our ongoing efforts and commitment to combatting modern slavery and human trafficking.
For further information or inquiries regarding our Modern Slavery Statement, please contact us at [email protected].