Business Capability Statement Value Proposition Companies failing to manage modern slavery risks and protect human rights face serious financial and reputational damage from customers, investors and regulators and loss of their social licence to operate. SD Strategies supports companies to make clear, informed decisions on how For many businesses the first to identify and manage modern slavery risks, meet legislative Modern Slavery Statements will be responsibilities and capitalise on the opportunities provided by being a due in December 2020. responsible, purpose-driven business.
What makes us tick At SD Strategies we believe in a fairer and more just world for all. We recognise the intersection between business and human rights and are committed to supporting businesses to operationalise the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We help businesses understand their salient human rights impacts and integrate management of these into existing business systems and processes. Our 25 years of experience in environmental and social sustainability, combined with current research with leading academics on business and human rights, means we keep up to date with relevant issues, legislative requirements, business systems and stakeholder expectations both in Australia and internationally.
Who we want to work with Our services target Australian businesses - especially those with overseas operations or transnational supply chains and with an annual revenue of over $50million – that are captured by NSW and Commonwealth modern slavery legislation. This includes government agencies that have to meet their own reporting obligations and expectations of the broader community. We also work with small to medium businesses not captured by the legislation but who understand the competitive advantage that will come from fulfilling human rights expectations of their customers.
Products and Services We specialise in assisting businesses to manage evolving modern slavery risks through:
Internal modern slavery gap analysis Supplier prioritisation and modern slavery risk identification Action planning and reporting
What sets us apart SD Strategies is a small, dynamic hands-on business providing services tailored to the specific needs of the client which have been proven through twenty years of delivery, refinement and continuous improvement. We are hands on, passionate and collaborative. You work with our Director - not a junior or subcontractor. Some of the sectors we work with include:
Government Mining Healthcare Pharmaceuticals
Services sector Manufacturing Food and beverage Tourism and hospitality
Aged care Education ICT Facilities management
SD STRATEGIES PTY LIMITED | A.B.N 47 100 156 438 PO Box 931, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 | Ph: +61 412 523 749 | sonja@sdstrategies.com www.sdstrategies.com.au © SD Strategies 2019
Our key services include: Strategy and planning
Research on sector risks
Gap analysis of internal systems
Delivery of executive planning workshops Development of risk strategies Development of due diligence frameworks Remediation strategies Preparation of modern slavery statements
Education and awareness
Stakeholder mapping and prioritisation
Training needs analysis
Stakeholder engagement strategies
Supplier engagement strategies
Training course development and delivery (online and face to face)
Effectiveness assessments
Board awareness & buy-in
Supply chain management
Supplier priority ranking based on spend category and modern slavery risk
Supply chain mapping
Integration of modern slavery risk management into procurement systems and processes
Training& awareness for procurement specialists
Ongoing mentoring and support
What value do we add?
Modern Slavery Gap Analysis Reports to identify key actions and focus on the things that matter most
Practical Modern Slavery Action Plans and Strategies to get your program going
Identification of high priority suppliers so you know you are working with the right businesses
Desk top research reports on modern slavery risks relevant to your business, sector and competitors
Development of policies, procedures, codes of conduct and contact clauses and clear effectiveness measures
Tailored modern slavery training courses that engage and inspire your staff and contractors
Modern Slavery Statements that meet Commonwealth and NSW legislative requirements
Mentoring and ongoing implementation support when you need it
Review of strategy and outcomes to ensure you are on track to deliver the results you need
Remediation strategy for both proactive and reactive impacts when you need to take action quickly
We don’t pretend to know everything and can draw from our network of Sonja Duncan, Director SD Strategies industry experts specialising in human rights impact assessment, IT support, legal, communications, media and marketing, social impact auditing and research. The value that partnerships bring and the power of collaboration is central to our business philosophy. Some of our partners include the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CiPS), SAP Ariba, SEDEX, FRDM, Salvation Army, Catholic Archdiocese Sydney and several leading Australian law firms. Sonja is a passionate and
Examples of our work:
experienced sustainability and human rights consultant with more the 25 years’ experience.
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We invite you to visit our website www.sdstrategies.com.au to view recent samples of our work with leading Australian companies. We’re happy to provide more details if you need.
Current Clients
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