Every Buddy Vapes is committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We believe in promoting ethical practices and upholding the principles of fairness, respect, and human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our commitment to addressing and preventing modern slavery within our operations and supply chains.
Our Policies and Practices:
- Ethical Sourcing: We strive to work with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to ethical practices. Our procurement process includes conducting due diligence to ensure that our suppliers adhere to international labor standards and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Supplier Code of Conduct: We have implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct that outlines our expectations regarding labor standards, human rights, and ethical practices. We expect our suppliers to comply with this code and uphold the principles of fair treatment, non-discrimination, and safe working conditions.
- Employee Awareness: We provide training and educational resources to our employees to raise awareness about modern slavery, human trafficking, and related issues. We aim to foster a culture of vigilance and empowerment, enabling our team members to identify and report any potential instances of modern slavery.
- Reporting and Whistleblowing: We encourage employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions related to modern slavery. We have established reporting mechanisms and channels for whistleblowing to ensure that any reports are handled confidentially and appropriately.
- Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuously improving our practices and procedures to prevent and address modern slavery. We regularly review and update our policies to align with evolving best practices and legal requirements.
Our Supply Chains:
As an online magazine, our supply chains primarily consist of digital service providers, technology platforms, and content creators. While we do not have direct involvement in physical manufacturing or product supply chains, we recognize our responsibility to ensure that our operations are not indirectly contributing to modern slavery. We undertake due diligence to ensure that our suppliers uphold ethical practices and comply with relevant laws.
Future Steps:
We are dedicated to ongoing efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. In the future, we aim to:
- Expand Due Diligence: We will enhance our due diligence processes to assess potential risks within our supply chains, identifying areas that require further attention and action.
- Collaboration and Partnerships: We will actively collaborate with industry peers, organizations, and NGOs to share best practices, leverage collective efforts, and contribute to broader initiatives addressing modern slavery.
- Transparency and Reporting: We are committed to providing transparency in our efforts to combat modern slavery. We will regularly report on our progress, initiatives, and challenges to demonstrate our commitment to addressing this issue.
Conclusion:
Every Buddy Vapes is committed to taking a proactive and vigilant approach to combat modern slavery. We recognize that eradicating this global issue requires a collective effort, and we are dedicated to playing our part. We will continue to review and strengthen our policies, procedures, and supplier relationships to ensure that our operations remain free from modern slavery.
This statement will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect our ongoing commitment and progress.
For any inquiries or concerns related to our Modern Slavery Statement, please contact us at info@ everybuddyvapes.com.
Date of Statement: 17-7-2023
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