Salvery & Human Trafficking Policy

Hiveway is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and respecting human 
rights in all its operations and supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern 
slavery and human trafficking, and we are dedicated to preventing these abhorrent practices 
in any form.

Policy Scope

This policy applies to all Hiveway employees, officers, directors, contractors, suppliers, and 
any other parties acting on our behalf. It covers all our business activities, both within 
Canada and internationally.

Definitions

Modern Slavery: Encompasses slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labor, 
and human trafficking. It refers to situations where individuals are exploited by others, often through violence, deception, or coercion, and are unable to refuse or leave because of threats, violence, coercion, abuse of power, or deception.

Human Trafficking: Involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, 
or receipt of persons by means of threat, force, coercion, abduction, fraud, 
deception, abuse of power, or vulnerability, or giving payments or benefits to 
achieve the consent of a person having control over another person for 
exploitation.

Our Commitments

• Compliance with Laws: Hiveway will comply with all applicable laws and
  regulations regarding modern slavery and human trafficking in Canada and in
  every country where we operate. This includes, but is not limited to, the Criminal
  Code of Canada and any provincial legislation.
  
  
• Due Diligence: We will conduct due diligence on our supply chains to identify and assess potential risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. This may include:
  • Evaluating suppliers' policies and practices.
  • Conducting site visits and audits.
  • Requiring suppliers to provide assurances and certifications.
  • Utilizing third-party resources for risk assessments.

• Risk Mitigation: We will take appropriate steps to mitigate identified risks, which 
  may include:
  • Working with suppliers to improve their practices.
  • Providing training and support to our employees and suppliers.
  • Terminating relationships with suppliers who fail to meet our standards.

• Transparency: We will be transparent about our efforts to address modern slavery
  and human trafficking. This may include:
  • Publishing this policy statement on our website.
  • Reporting on our progress in our annual reports or sustainability reports.
    
    
• Employee Training: We will provide training to our employees to raise awareness
  of modern slavery and human trafficking and to equip them to identify and report
  potential concerns

• Whistleblowing Procedures: We will maintain confidential whistleblowing 
  procedures that enable employees and other stakeholders to report concerns 
  about modern slavery and human trafficking without fear of retaliation.

• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We will regularly review 
  and update this policy and our related procedures to ensure they remain effective