Preventing Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

Effective Date: September 14, 2024

At AdmireMale.com, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance. We firmly oppose modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. This page outlines our commitment to preventing these practices within our operations and supply chains.

1. Our Commitment

AdmireMale.com is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business practices. We adhere to the following principles:

• Zero Tolerance: We have a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This extends to all areas of our business, including our supply chains.
• Legal Compliance: We comply with all relevant laws and regulations concerning modern slavery and human trafficking, including the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other international standards.

2. Policy Implementation

a. Ethical Standards

We have established and enforce policies that prohibit any form of forced, bonded, or involuntary labor. All employees, contractors, and business partners are required to adhere to these ethical standards.

b. Supplier Code of Conduct

Our Supplier Code of Conduct mandates that all suppliers and partners:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to labor practices.
• Ensure that no part of their business involves modern slavery or human trafficking.
• Provide fair wages and safe working conditions, and respect workers’ rights to freely chosen employment.

c. Risk Assessment

We conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This includes evaluating our suppliers and partners for compliance with our ethical standards.

3. Training and Awareness

We provide training and resources to our employees and partners to raise awareness about modern slavery and human trafficking. This training includes:

• Recognizing signs of modern slavery and trafficking.
• Understanding how to report concerns or suspicious activities.
• Complying with our policies and procedures designed to prevent these practices.

4. Reporting and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, suppliers, and partners to report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking. We have established a confidential whistleblowing mechanism for this purpose:

• Reports can be submitted anonymously if desired.
• All reports will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with strict confidentiality.

For reporting concerns or if you need further assistance, please contact us at support@admiremale.com.

5. Monitoring and Review

We regularly review our policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. This includes:

• Conducting audits and assessments of our operations and supply chains.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of our training programs and reporting mechanisms.
• Making necessary improvements based on feedback and new developments in relevant laws and regulations.

6. Consequences of Non-Compliance

Any violation of our anti-slavery and anti-trafficking policies will result in serious consequences, including:

• Termination of employment or business relationships.
• Legal action, where applicable.
• Immediate remediation actions to address any identified issues.

7. Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving our practices and policies to ensure the highest standards of ethical conduct. We will adapt our approaches as needed to address emerging risks and ensure ongoing compliance with modern slavery and human trafficking regulations.