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C7 – Severe negative human rights incidents

🗂️ VSME Comprehensive Module - Environmental Metrics, page 14

  1. The undertaking shall disclose an answer to the following questions:

(a) Does the undertaking have confirmed incidents in its own workforce related to:

i. child labour (YES/ NO);

ii. forced labour (YES/ NO);

iii. human trafficking (YES/ NO);

iv. discrimination (YES/ NO); or

v. other? (YES/NO – if yes, specify).

(b) If yes, the undertaking may describe the actions being taken to address the incidents described above.

(c) Is the undertaking aware of any confirmed incidents involving workers in the value chain, affected communities, consumers and end-users? If yes, specify.

🗂️ VSME Comprehensive Module Guidance – Social Metrics, page 47

  1. A “confirmed incident” refers to a legal action or complaint registered with the undertaking or competent authorities through a formal process, or an instance of non-compliance identified by the undertaking through established procedures. Established procedures to identify instances of noncompliance can include management system audits, formal monitoring programs, or grievance mechanisms.