Modern-slavery supply-chain audit
Evaluates the organization's due diligence in auditing its supply chain for modern slavery. This is critical for upholding ʿAdl (justice) and Ḥifẓ al‑Nafs (protection of life). Allah commands justice and excellence: “Indeed Allah orders ʿadl and iḥsān…” (Quran 16:90). This frames modern-slavery due diligence as a duty of institutional iḥsān—designing systems that prevent harm, not merely reacting to incidents, safeguarding vulnerable workers from zulm (oppression) and protecting the organization's ethical integrity.
| Metric | Modern Slavery Supply Chain Audit Metrics |
|---|---|
| Target | Coverage ≥95%; High-risk audits ≥80%; CAPs closed <90 days ≥85%; Fees reimbursed 100% |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Method | Coverage (% spend/suppliers risk-tiered); Effectiveness (% high-risk audited, % CAPs closed <90 days); Worker protection (# remediated, £ fees reimbursed); Transparency (statement timeliness). |
| Unit | Mixed (%, days, £, count) |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Nascent: The organization has no formal process or policy for auditing its supply chain for modern slavery. Any actions are ad-hoc and reactive.
Level 2: Developing
Developing: A basic policy statement prohibiting modern slavery exists. The organization has begun to map its primary (Tier 1) suppliers, but due diligence is inconsistent.
Level 3: Established
Established: A formal due diligence process is implemented. ≥80% tier-1 suppliers sign Code; risk-tiering covers ≥80% of spend; audits for ≥60% of high-risk suppliers; CAPs tracked.
Level 4: Advanced
Managed & Measured: The anti-slavery program is integrated into procurement. ≥95% tier-1 sign Code; risk-tiering covers ≥95% of spend; audits for ≥80% of high-risk tier-1; ≥70% CAPs closed within 90 days; worker grievance channel operational in ≥2 languages.
Level 5: Optimizing
Optimizing & Leading: Leadership beyond compliance. Traceability beyond tier-1 for ≥60% of high-risk spend; unannounced audits for ≥30% of high-risk sites; worker-voice tool coverage ≥50% of high-risk workers; 0 overdue CAPs >180 days.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | No significant supply chain; completely disproportionate for volunteer-run groups. |
| Small | exempt | Negligible procurement footprint; lacks resources and leverage for supply chain audits. |
| Medium | exempt | Far below statutory thresholds; complex supplier audits, corrective action plans, and worker interviews are disproportionate. |
| Large | partial | Below the £36M statutory threshold; should maintain a policy and basic Tier 1 risk mapping, but full audits and worker interviews can be scaled down. |
| Major | full | Approaches or exceeds the £36M statutory threshold for mandatory reporting; expected to conduct full audits, risk mapping, and UK registry submissions. |
Applicable When
- The organization has a supply chain that includes goods or services with a risk of modern slavery.
- The organization meets the legal threshold for publishing a Modern Slavery Statement, as required by relevant legislation (e.g., turnover threshold).
- For financial institutions/investors: extend due diligence to the value chain (investee/portfolio companies, project finance, and outsourced service providers) consistent with UNGP/OECD RBC guidance.
Not Applicable When
- The organization does not have any significant supply chain.
- The organization's activities are exclusively focused on direct service delivery with minimal procurement.
- Note: Reporting under MSA s.54 may be not applicable below threshold, but proportionate ethical sourcing due diligence remains applicable. Below-threshold organizations should still complete a lightweight risk screen and supplier code for any labour providers or high-risk categories.
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