OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED

Policies described

Prohibits any threat of violence, harassment and intimidation Prohibits child labour Prohibits discrimination

Training described

Your whole organisation Your front line staff Human resources Executive-level staff Procurement staff

Worker engagement and working conditions

Workers within your organisation

Grievance mechanisms

Using anonymous whistleblowing services, such as a helpline or mobile phone app

Other monitoring

Working conditions are monitored through our supplier & subconsultant onboarding process which includes thorough due diligence to assess reputation, labour practices & compliance with our standards.

Demonstrated progress

The Statement demonstrates progress through the establishment of a dedicated Ethics & Compliance function, implementation of a Supplier Code of Conduct, consolidation of global Speak Up reporting, embedding modern slavery into enterprise risk management, enhancement of supplier due diligence processes, development of an automated supplier onboarding portal, introduction of modern slavery screening tools, expanded training & the adoption of measurable KPIs to track future improvement.

Reported risks and mitigations

• Risk: Branded clothing, PPE and office furnishings can involve supply chains with increased labour exploitation risks. We manage this through supplier due diligence and onboarding assessments.
• Area: Within your supply chains
• Tier: Tier 1 suppliers Tier 2 suppliers
• Group: Migrants Other vulnerable groups
• Mitigation: We manage this risk through supplier due diligence and onboarding assessments. We are strengthening our approach through the implementation of a supplier onboarding and management portal, enhanced supplier screening, and increased monitoring of due diligence findings. Suppliers are expected to meet the standards set out in our Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Risk: Workers in cleaning, security, catering and maintenance services may face higher risks due to subcontracting. We address this through supplier checks and contractual requirements.
• Tier: Tier 1 suppliers
• Mitigation: We manage this risk through supplier onboarding checks, contractual requirements and expectations set out in our Supplier Code of Conduct. We are also strengthening supplier due diligence and screening processes through the implementation of a supplier onboarding and management portal.
• Risk: We engage sub-consultants and specialist service providers to support projects. Risks are managed through risk-based due diligence during supplier selection and onboarding.
• Group: Other vulnerable groups
• Mitigation: We apply risk-based due diligence to sub-consultants and specialist service providers during supplier selection and onboarding. We are strengthening our approach through enhanced supplier screening, ongoing monitoring and the implementation of a supplier onboarding and management portal.