“MFG is committed to, and takes seriously, its role in identifying and managing modern slavery risks within its operations and supply chains. To achieve this, and in recognition that MFG is only as strong as its supply partners, we have formally started our journey to embedding processes that further strengthen already existing relationships, supporting our culture of openness, collaboration, and trust. This will work to supplement our strong internal culture where employees are encouraged to assist in maintaining legal, proper, and ethical operations by reporting any suspected concerns in the business, supply chains or of supplier partners, contractors, agents, and sub-contractors through our Whistleblower Policy.
Modern slavery is a systemic problem, to which Australia is not immune. Whilst we acknowledge that our responsibility and contribution in this regard needs to be wider and greater, we are pleased to have taken preliminary steps to understand, prevent, mitigate, and, where appropriate, remedy modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.
To date, our initiatives include:
- Appointment of a Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to lead MFG’s initiatives on sustainability and modern slavery
- Completion of an initial scoping exercise to identify and assess modern slavery risks within our operations and supply chains
- Third party site audits on primary suppliers
- Review of existing supplier code of conduct
- Updating of our supplier terms and conditions.
Whilst these actions are only the first in what is required, right and just, MFG accepts that the journey ahead is a long one, but one we are committed to.”
Jay Munro,
Munro Footwear Group
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman