8-57 Financial services and modern slavery. Practical responses for managing risk to people

Summary

This instrument is a guide to help the financial services industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). The Act requires certain large companies to report annually on their efforts to address risks of modern slavery in their global operations and supply chains.

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Issuer

Australia

Year

2021

Region

Oceania

Issuer (type)

KPMG; Australian Human Rights Commission (Industry, Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Manufacturing
Administrative, Support, Waste Management
Information

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals