DSV policies in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking As DSV is committed to ensuring that modern slavery or human trafficking does not occur in any part of our business or supply chain, we have implemented a Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct which covers, among others, human and labour rights. While the Codes of Conduct reiterate our stance against modern slavery and human trafficking, it also encourages our employees to report concerns, suspicion or knowledge of any instance of human trafficking, forced labour or debt servitude. In 2021, we conducted a review of the Code of Conduct, which included updating the wording of the human rights chapter to more clearly reflect DSV’s support for and commitment to human rights. The same responsibilities apply. DSV also has in place a whistleblower system where both employees and external third parties can securely report concerns, suspicion or knowledge of misconduct or unethical behaviour. All reports made within the whistleblower system are scoped and investigated, followed by appropriate remedial actions. All reporters who raise concerns in good faith are protected from retaliation. In 2022, DSV will develop upon the Human Rights Programme which is a framework whereby we ensure the commitment to human rights in our Code of Conduct is implemented throughout the organisation. DSV due diligence processes in relation to slavery and human trafficking As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, we aim at integrating sustainability into our purchasing processes, by measuring and ensuring compliance with social and environmental standards contained in DSV ’s Supplier Code of Conduct. Further, we strive to ensure that all suppliers are, as a minimum, required to follow our Supplier Code of Conduct. To ensure compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct, there are different processes in place for assessing the more than 200.000 suppliers in more than 90 countries. Each local DSV entity is responsible for distributing the Supplier Code of Conduct to all suppliers awarded contracts of a value of more than EUR 25.000 per annum. In 2021, we piloted our new improved global Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) programme, which is a risk-based approach to vetting, onboarding and monitoring our third parties within the standards set by the Supplier Code of Conduct. The programme strengthens our commitment to only work with business partners that live up to our standards, whether operational, legal, ethical or other. As we continue implementing the TPRM programme, we will continuously develop the scope of standards against which suppliers are assessed to ensure our commitment to fighting modern slavery and human trafficking is secured throughout the supply chain. 3
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