At Independent Hemp Co, we take our responsibility to respect and protect human rights very seriously, and we are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chains. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we have taken to identify and prevent these practices.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Independent Hemp Co is a CBD blog that provides information and resources related to the use of CBD products. We do not operate any physical supply chains or employ any workers directly. However, we recognize that our suppliers and partners may have complex supply chains that could pose risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
We are committed to working with suppliers and partners who share our values and ethics. We assess our suppliers and partners based on their commitment to responsible business practices, including respect for human rights, and we aim to work with those who demonstrate a similar commitment.
Our Policies and Procedures
We have a number of policies and procedures in place to ensure that we are doing everything possible to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. These include:
Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets out the ethical standards that we expect our suppliers and partners to adhere to, including the prohibition of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Supplier Assessment: We conduct due diligence on our suppliers and partners to assess their commitment to responsible business practices, including respect for human rights. This includes reviewing their policies and procedures related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Training and Awareness: We provide training and awareness-raising activities for our staff and suppliers to help them identify and prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.
Reporting and Monitoring: We have a system in place for reporting and monitoring any potential violations of our Code of Conduct or other policies related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Our Commitment
We are committed to continuously improving our practices to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chains. We will continue to assess our policies and procedures and work with our suppliers and partners to identify and address any potential risks related to these practices.
This modern slavery statement has been approved by the directors of Independent Hemp Co and will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
Please note that this is an example and should be customized to fit the specific needs and circumstances of your business. It is recommended to consult with legal professionals to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.