Slavery & Human Trafficking transparency Statement - Flipbook - Page 20
CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT AND FUTURE
SUPPLIER EXPECTATIONS
SMI continues to strengthen its supplier due diligence and supply chain
assurance through a combination of third-party due diligence assessments,
independent supplier audits and our Responsible Sustainable Partner
Strategy (RSPS). Alongside supplier guidance, training, webinars and ESG
networking events delivered throughout 2025 and 2026, we are supporting
suppliers to improve performance across human rights, labour standards,
environmental management, governance, ethical business practices and
responsible procurement.
By the end of 2026, SMI is committed to completing independent two-pillar
responsible sourcing audits across all Tier 1 suppliers, delivered by the
Reassurance Network Group. These audits assess compliance with our RSPS
framework, including modern slavery and human trafficking prevention,
labour rights, health and safety, environmental management, governance
and supply chain transparency.
Where non-conformances are identified, we will work collaboratively with
suppliers to implement corrective action plans, monitor progress and verify
that improvements have been effectively embedded. Critical findings
relating to modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, human trafficking or
other serious human rights violations will be escalated immediately and may
result in enhanced monitoring, follow-up audits, suspension of new business
or termination of the commercial relationship where appropriate.
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