NRW, a leading Australian construction and mining services company, has expanded its supplier due diligence activities to mitigate modern slavery risks in its supply chains. The company has utilized FairSupply’s proprietary technology platform to conduct comprehensive annual risk assessments on suppliers that have transacted with the Group during the year. NRW has also reviewed due diligence reports for a targeted group of suppliers selected based on modern slavery risk ratings and supplier spend.
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NRW has completed assessments for five overseas suppliers identified through modern slavery risk screening, as well as seven key Australian-based suppliers selected based on Group spend. The findings from these assessments will inform ongoing supplier risk management and engagement activities. NRW has also engaged FairSupply to assist in assessing modern slavery risks more effectively throughout the supply chains, enabling a more meaningful supplier engagement process to address these risks.
NRW’s supplier due diligence activities are part of a broader initiative to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks across its supply chains. The company has also updated its action plan for FY27 based on the priorities identified during FY26, aiming to continuously improve the management of modern slavery risks in its operations and supply chains.
NRW has established a Modern Slavery Working Group to manage the work program and ensure the Group’s compliance with the Modern Slavery Act. The Working Group has drafted the Group’s Modern Slavery Statement for FY26 and produced and maintained the Group’s action plan for the year. NRW has also reviewed the training undertaken by Fredon personnel to align with the remainder of the Group’s training package.
NRW’s commitment to addressing modern slavery risks includes a whistleblowing policy and multiple reporting channels for stakeholders to raise concerns about unethical, illegal, or unsafe conduct, including issues relating to modern slavery practices within the Group’s operations or supply chains.
NRW’s approach to modern slavery risk management is guided by a range of resources, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Modern Slavery Response & Remedy Framework published by Walk Free and the Human Rights Resources and Energy Collaborative (HRREC), and the Modern Slavery Act Supplementary Guidance.
NRW’s focus on modern slavery risk management reflects its commitment to ethical business practices and the prevention of modern slavery across its operations and supply chains.