Wild Cosmetics - Modern Slavery Statement
At Wild Cosmetics, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all aspects of our operations. As part of this commitment, we are dedicated to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain.
This statement, in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, outlines the steps we have taken and continue to take to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery within our operations and supply chains. This statement covers the year of 2024, and we will continue to review and update our efforts as necessary to ensure they remain effective.
Our Commitment
We recognize that modern slavery is a complex issue that affects millions of people globally, and it can take various forms, including forced labor, human trafficking, child labor, and bonded labor. We are committed to ensuring that slavery and human trafficking do not exist within our organization or supply chain. We take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and seek to ensure that all people involved in our business, whether directly employed or working within our supply chain, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Our Policies and Procedures
To ensure that modern slavery does not occur, we have implemented a number of policies and procedures, including:
● Employee Handbook - We ensure all employees are aware of our anti-slavery and
human trafficking policy as detailed in our Employee Handbook.
● Supplier Code of Conduct – We require all suppliers to adhere to our Supplier
Code of Conduct, which sets out our expectations regarding human rights, working
conditions, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
● Due Diligence Process – We conduct regular risk assessments to identify and
address potential risks of modern slavery in our supply chain. This includes
evaluating suppliers’ labor practices, working conditions, and any potential
vulnerabilities to exploitation.
● Employee Training and Awareness – We provide training to employees at all
levels, particularly those involved in logistics, recruitment, procurement, and supply
chain management, to help them identify the signs of modern slavery and take
appropriate action.
● Whistleblowing Procedures – We have established clear and confidential reporting
channels for employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or
suspicions regarding modern slavery or human trafficking.
Our Supply Chain
We understand that modern slavery is a global issue, and it is essential to assess the risks in the countries where we operate and from where we source our goods and services. As part of our due diligence process, we actively monitor the working conditions in our supply chain and collaborate with suppliers to improve labor practices where necessary. We regularly visit our supply chain partners to conduct audits of their premises.
Our Ongoing Efforts
While we have made significant progress, we acknowledge that the fight against modern slavery is ongoing, and we are committed to continuous improvement. We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of our anti-slavery practices and update our approach as needed.
In the coming year, our priorities include:
● Strengthening our monitoring processes in high-risk regions and industries.
● Refining our whistleblower procedures to ensure transparency and protect the rights of those in our supply chain.
● Increasing our efforts to collaborate with industry partners, NGOs, and governmental bodies to advance efforts to eliminate modern slavery.
Conclusion
As a Bcorp, and a brand that values fairness and transparency, we understand that our customers and stakeholders expect us to ensure that everyone in our supply chain is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding these values and continually improving our practices to prevent modern slavery. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and human rights in all aspects of our business. We believe that the prevention of modern slavery is not only a legal and ethical responsibility but a moral obligation. We will continue to work diligently to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chain.
