Our Commitment to ending modern slavery.
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At Elephant Teams, we believe that building global teams should never come at the cost of human dignity. That’s why we’ve embedded strong governance, proactive risk management, and zero-tolerance practices into our operations to prevent modern slavery in all its forms. This page outlines our full commitment to ethical hiring and supply chain integrity, in line with the ✔Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018.
Why this policy exists?
Modern slavery, including forced labour, debt bondage and human trafficking, still affects millions worldwide. With operation in Australia and Sri Lanka, we recognise the socio-economic risks in the Asia-Pacific region and take proactive steps to protect vulnerable individuals.
Our Modern Slavery Policy ensures:
- Compliance with Australian and international human rights standards
- Transparent and ethical business conduct
- Protection of all individuals in our operations and supply chains
Key principles we uphold
We don't just talk the talk. Our policy is structured around clear, enforceable standards:
✔ Human Rights First
We align with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and are committed to:
- Preventing all forms of exploitation, including child and forced labour
- Ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and no recruitment fees
- Promoting transparency, equity, and accountability at every level
✔ Due Diligence in Practice
We carry out:
- Risk assessments of supply chains using tools like the Global Slavery Index
- Stakeholder consultations to identify vulnerabilities
- Dynamic monitoring to adapt to changing social and economic conditions
✔ Supplier and Contractor Vetting
All partners must comply with our:
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Regular audits and risk-based evaluations
- Corrective action plans if standards are not met
✔ Ethical Recruitment and Onboarding
- Direct hiring wherever possible; intermediaries are strictly vetted
- No recruitment fees, ever
- Contracts in employees' native language
- Optional home living audits to ensure safe environments
- Annual face-to-face training from Australian management
Monitoring, Reporting & Transparency
We maintain a robust monitoring framework:
- Regular operational audits
- Secure grievance mechanisms (anonymous reporting allowed)
- Publicly accessible annual Modern Slavery Statements
Governance Structure
Our compliance leadership ensures accountability at every level:
- Head of Compliance (Australia): Shehan Wijayasinghe
- Senior Compliance Officer (Sri Lanka): Rushdie Faizal
- Compliance Officer (Sri Lanka): Aksha Muthukumar
Continuous Improvement
We know compliance isn't a one-off task. That's why we commit to:
- Collaborating with NGOs, industry bodies and regulators
- Using technology to improve transparency
- Integrating stakeholder feedback into policy updates
We're Building Team Without Compromise
We take our ethical responsibility seriously because global growth should never cost someone their freedom.
Want to learn more?
Download our latest Modern Slavery Statement (PDF)
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