**Modern Slavery & Ethical Sourcing Statement – SachetsCo**
**1. Introduction**
• SachetsCo is committed to preventing modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation in our operations and supply chains.
• This statement outlines the steps we take to ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing.
**2. Our business & supply chains**
• SachetsCo operates a contract manufacturing facility in Australia producing single‑use sachets and custom packaging for brands.
• We source raw materials, ingredients and packaging from suppliers in Australia and overseas.
• We recognise that some supply chains may present a higher risk of modern slavery.
**3. Policies & due diligence**
• We maintain policies that prohibit slavery, servitude, forced labour and child labour.
• We require our suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws and ethical standards, and we incorporate contractual obligations into supplier agreements.
• We conduct due diligence on new suppliers, including risk assessments and supplier questionnaires, to identify potential risks.
**4. Risk assessment & mitigation**
• We identify high‑risk categories based on geography and industry, and prioritise those suppliers for further review.
• We engage with suppliers to understand their practices and encourage improvements where necessary.
• In case of non‑compliance, we work with suppliers to address issues or, if necessary, terminate the relationship.
**5. Training & awareness**
• Our employees involved in procurement and supply chain management receive training to recognise indicators of modern slavery and understand reporting procedures.
• We foster a culture of transparency and encourage employees to report any concerns or suspected wrongdoing.
**6. Monitoring & continuous improvement**
• We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through internal audits and supplier feedback.
• We are committed to continually improving our systems and processes to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains.
**7. Reporting concerns**
• Anyone who suspects that modern slavery may be occurring in our operations or supply chains should report it via the contact methods listed on our website.
• Reports will be investigated promptly and treated confidentially.
*This statement is made pursuant to the Australian Modern Slavery Act and reflects SachetsCo’s commitment to ethical sourcing and human rights.*