Managing Risk
Hutchies is actively working with our subcontractors and suppliers to provide support in various key areas, including resources, training, assistance in scoping, specification and tracking of products in our projects.
Our continuous engagement with our partners is aimed at raising awareness of potential risks, sharing knowledge, understanding challenges, and identifying practical solutions that foster positive change. Part of this approach involves revisiting Hutchies’ own procurement arrangements and implementing processes to identify, manage, and reduce potential risks within our supply chain. We view this not as a solo endeavour but as a joint effort, where working hand in hand with our suppliers allows us to make a tangible and significant difference in our industry.
#Operations Risks
We work with large reporting suppliers who procure goods and services that fall into high risk categories.
Stationery
High Risk
Electronics
High Risk
Garments
High Risk
Cleaning
High Risk
#Materials Risks
When not correctly sourced, the below common materials in construction remain high risk. We are working to provide our suppliers with awareness and training to better manage these risks in their supply chains, and therefore Hutchies’ operations and projects.
Bricks
High Risk
Cement
Medium Risk
Clay
Medium Risk
Electronics
High Risk
Lime
Medium Risk
Rubber
Medium Risk
Textiles
High Risk
Timber
High Risk
#Services Risks
The construction industry relies heavily on outsourcing and subcontracting arrangements. The areas outlined below are what we see as the highest risk for potential modern slavery.
Multi-layered subcontracting arrangements
Lack of transparency over multiple levels of sub-sub-subcontracting practices can disguise potential risks of modern slavery
High Risk
Specific work activities
Areas most at risk include low skilled workers (ie cleaning / security), part time / casual arrangements
High Risk
Incorrect working rights
When employers engage workers without the correct working rights in Australia
High Risk
Poor / illegal conditions / forced labour
People who may be working in unsafe environments under force, coercion, fee for hire (paying to gain employment), excessive hours, threat of deportation etc
High Risk