Introduction

Hemp Botanics is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we have taken during the financial year ending 2022 to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not occurring in our business or supply chains.

Our Business

Nature of Our Business

Hemp Botanics operates as a CBD and vape blog, providing information, reviews, and news related to the CBD industry. While our primary operations are focused on content creation and dissemination, we recognize the importance of ensuring ethical practices throughout our business and supply chains.

Supply Chains

Our supply chains include partnerships with various suppliers, including content providers, technical service providers, and other business partners. We are dedicated to working only with those who share our commitment to ethical practices and human rights.

Our Policies

Ethical Standards

Hemp Botanics has established a set of ethical standards that guide our operations and interactions with suppliers and partners. These standards emphasize the importance of human rights, fair treatment, and ethical behavior in all business activities.

Supplier Code of Conduct

We have implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct that requires our suppliers to adhere to principles of ethical conduct, including the prohibition of forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking. This code of conduct is an integral part of our supplier agreements and is regularly reviewed and updated.

Due Diligence Processes

Risk Assessment

We conduct regular risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This process helps us prioritize areas for action and ensures that our efforts are focused on the most critical areas.

Supplier Audits

As part of our commitment to ethical practices, we conduct audits of our suppliers to ensure compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct. These audits include reviews of labor practices, working conditions, and overall adherence to ethical standards.

Training and Awareness

We provide training and resources to our employees and partners to raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking issues. This training helps ensure that everyone involved in our operations understands the importance of ethical practices and knows how to identify and address potential risks.

Our Commitment

Continuous Improvement

Hemp Botanics is dedicated to continuously improving our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We regularly review our policies, procedures, and practices to ensure they remain effective and relevant.

Collaboration

We believe that collaboration is essential in addressing the complex issue of modern slavery. We work closely with our suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders to promote ethical practices and human rights throughout our operations and supply chains.

Reporting Concerns

Contact Information

If you have any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery or human trafficking within our operations or supply chains, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We take all reports seriously and will investigate any concerns thoroughly and confidentially.

Conclusion

Hemp Botanics is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking do not occur in any part of our business or supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement for 2022 reflects our dedication to ethical practices and human rights. We will continue to take proactive steps to prevent and address these issues, working towards a more just and ethical world.

For more information or to report any concerns, please contact us at [email protected]. Visit our official website at hempbotanics.co.uk to learn more about our commitment to ethical practices and human rights.