Introduction
Coni Blau is committed to preventing and eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our commitment to ethical and responsible business practices, and it reflects our determination to ensure that slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or the businesses of our suppliers.
Company Overview
Coni Blau is a family-owned business focused on selling sustainable clothing and accessories in Mexico and the United States. We are dedicated to ethical sourcing and responsible business practices.
Our Commitment
Coni Blau is committed to the following principles:
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Zero Tolerance: We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains.
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Supplier Due Diligence: We conduct due diligence on all potential suppliers and regularly assess our existing suppliers to ensure they adhere to our ethical sourcing and modern slavery standards.
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Training and Awareness: We provide training to our employees to raise awareness and promote understanding of modern slavery issues and how to report concerns.
Supply Chain Verification
We are in the process of implementing the following measures to verify and ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our supply chains:
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Supplier Audits: We conduct regular audits of our suppliers to assess their compliance with ethical and modern slavery standards.
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Supplier Contracts: We include provisions in our supplier contracts that require compliance with our modern slavery policies.
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Whistleblowing Mechanism: We have established a confidential whistleblowing mechanism for employees and stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery.
Steps Taken
As of October 2023, we have taken the following steps to address modern slavery in our business:
- Conducted a review of our supply chain to identify and assess areas of potential risk.
- Developed and communicated our Modern Slavery Policy to all employees and suppliers.
- Conducted supplier audits to ensure compliance with our policy.
- Provided training and awareness programs for employees regarding modern slavery issues.
Future Steps
Coni Blau is dedicated to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. We are committed to the following steps moving forward:
- Expanding our due diligence efforts to cover all aspects of our supply chain.
- Developing further training and awareness programs for our employees and suppliers.
- Regularly reviewing and updating our Modern Slavery Policy to ensure it aligns with current best practices.
Conclusion
Coni Blau remains unwavering in its commitment to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We believe that through a united effort, we can create a world where these abhorrent practices have no place.
This Modern Slavery Statement is approved by our management and is subject to annual review. We encourage our employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to join us in ensuring a world free from modern slavery.
Ana María de Velasco, CEO of Coni Blau
June 12, 2023.