Introduction
Canna Machine is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or our supply chains. This statement outlines the steps we have taken during the financial year ending 31 December 2022 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations.
Our Business
Canna Machine is a leading online platform dedicated to providing high-quality content about CBD and vaping. Our mission is to educate, inform, and inspire our readers with the latest trends, product reviews, and industry news. We operate primarily within the UK, but our reach extends internationally through our website CannaMachine.co.uk.
Our Commitment
We are fully committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. We strive to implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our business or our supply chains.
Our Policies
To support our commitment to combating modern slavery, we have implemented the following policies:
Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct outlines the ethical standards and behaviors expected from all employees and suppliers. It explicitly prohibits forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking.
Supplier Code of Conduct
We require our suppliers to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes provisions against modern slavery and human trafficking.
Whistleblowing Policy
We encourage all employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical practices through our confidential whistleblowing channels.
Due Diligence Processes
To identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains, we have established the following due diligence processes:
Supplier Risk Assessments
We conduct risk assessments for new and existing suppliers to evaluate their compliance with our ethical standards, including those related to modern slavery.
Supplier Audits
We perform regular audits of high-risk suppliers to ensure they adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct. These audits include on-site inspections and reviews of labor practices.
Employee Training
We provide training to our employees to raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking, ensuring they understand how to identify and report potential issues.
Our Supply Chains
Our supply chains include suppliers of goods and services related to website operations, marketing, and content creation. We are committed to working with suppliers who share our values and uphold high ethical standards. We expect our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to labor practices and human rights.
Effectiveness and Performance Indicators
To measure the effectiveness of our efforts to combat modern slavery, we use the following key performance indicators:
Number of supplier risk assessments conducted
Number of supplier audits performed
Number of employees trained on modern slavery awareness
Number of reported incidents related to modern slavery and human trafficking
Approval
This statement has been approved by the senior management team of Canna Machine and will be reviewed and updated annually.
For any questions or further information about our Modern Slavery Statement, please contact us at:
Address
SVS House
Oliver Grove
London
SE25 6EJ
Thank you for your support in helping us maintain ethical practices in our business and supply chains.
Date: 6 June 2024