APPENDIX B

About the Authors

(CES Ltd Modern Slavery Liasion Officers)

Monique Chalker

Procurement and Contracts Advisor

Procurement practices has an important part to play in combating Modern Slavery. The role of procurement is to identify, assess and mitigate Modern Slavery risk in the Supply Chain and operations of organisations.

Procurement and Contracts plays a vital role in ensuring suppliers have been screened appropriately for Modern Slavery Risk during the sourcing process by;

• Identifying whether the goods and services to be procured carry significant modern slavery risks and whether these can be mitigated through the procurement process. Procurement’s role is to help identify risks and vulnerabilities within our operations and supply chains through due diligence allow proactive identification of high-risk areas.

• Considering the supplier’s proposed approach to addressing modern slavery risks when evaluating and assessing their tender submission, including their responses to the Supplier Questionnaire.

• Contract negotiations and including specific clauses in agreements that guard against modern slavery risks in contracts with supplier

• Continually work in collaboration with suppliers to incorporate measures safeguarding against potential modern slavery risks and monitor progress. Put action plans in place to mitigate the risks identified.

For further information please contact the MSLOs at mslo@ceosand.catholic.edu.au