Modern Slavery Policy

Introduction

This Policy reflects Herron Todd White’s commitment to human rights, fair working conditions and the highest legal, moral and ethical standards. It is prepared voluntarily in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) on behalf of Herron Todd White (Australia) Pty Ltd, Herron Todd White (Consolidated) Pty Ltd, franchisees and authorised entities operating under the Herron Todd White brand.

Modern slavery includes trafficking in persons, slavery, servitude, forced marriage, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, deceptive recruiting and the worst forms of child labour.

This Policy affirms our commitment to help end modern slavery and reduce modern-slavery risks within our operations and supply chains.

Structure and operations

Herron Todd White is one of Australia’s largest independent property valuation firms. Our vision is to be the most respected and trusted property advisory organisation, providing quality solutions that help clients reach their goals.

Our values are collegiality, professionalism, innovation, fairness and equity, and accountability.

Our supply chain includes local and international professional-service providers, multinational firms and local retailers. Main supplier categories include IT services and support, software subscriptions, insurance, professional consultants and marketing services.

We expect suppliers and clients to comply fully with applicable modern-slavery laws and regulations.

Risk identification

Our risk-management framework includes supplier self-assessments and audits, formal disclosure of modern-slavery mitigation strategies, and investigation and reporting of identified non-conformances.

Risk management and due diligence

Assessing new third-party suppliers and identifying modern-slavery compliance before engagement.
Updating contractual terms to require compliance with applicable modern-slavery laws and HTW ethical-sourcing requirements.
Encouraging suppliers to complete modern-slavery questionnaires so risks can be understood and reduced.
Reviewing and developing policies to maintain our commitment to combating modern slavery.

Ongoing assessment of effectiveness

Training team members to improve awareness of human-rights and modern-slavery risks.
Monitoring supplier behaviour and ongoing compliance.
Regularly auditing vendor onboarding, databases and supplier policies to identify changes affecting supply-chain risk.

Document control

This Policy is reviewed annually from its revision date or when legislative or other relevant changes require an update.

Our commitment

Herron Todd White is committed to high standards of conduct, ethical behaviour and corporate governance. Professional conduct is embedded in key documentation including our Code of Conduct, Diversity and EEO Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Whistleblower Policy, Sustainability and Ethics Policy, Ethical Sourcing Procedure, Environment Policy and Board Committee Charters.