Maxxiom Power Solutions Australia Pty Ltd
This statement sets out our commitment to preventing modern slavery across our operations and supply chains.
1. Purpose
Maxxiom Power Solutions Australia Pty Ltd is committed to preventing modern slavery in all its forms, including forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and exploitation. This policy outlines Maxxiom’s approach to identifying, assessing, and eliminating modern slavery risks within our operations, supply chains, and business relationships.
2. Policy Statement
Maxxiom rejects all forms of modern slavery and is committed to:
- Conducting business ethically and responsibly
- Ensuring our supply chains are free from exploitation
- Complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)
- Implementing due diligence processes to identify and mitigate risks
- Working only with suppliers who uphold human rights and fair labour practices
- Taking prompt action where modern slavery risks are identified
We recognise that modern slavery can occur in complex and global supply chains, including manufacturing, electronics, metals, logistics, and raw materials used in solar and battery systems. Maxxiom is committed to continuous improvement in addressing these risks.
3. Scope
This policy applies to:
- All Maxxiom employees
- Contractors and subcontractors
- Suppliers and service providers
- Any third party acting on behalf of Maxxiom
4. Definitions
Modern slavery includes forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, debt bondage, servitude, coercion or deception in employment, and restriction of freedom of movement.
5. Our Commitments
5.1 Ethical Procurement
Maxxiom will only engage suppliers who demonstrate fair labour practices, safe working conditions, ethical sourcing of materials, and compliance with local and international labour laws.
5.2 Supplier Due Diligence
We conduct due diligence through supplier questionnaires, risk assessments, review of supplier certifications, audits where required, and contractual obligations prohibiting modern slavery.
5.3 High-Risk Categories
Maxxiom recognises potential risk areas including electronics manufacturing, battery and solar component supply chains, overseas fabrication, raw material extraction, and logistics and freight. These areas receive enhanced scrutiny.
6. Reporting and Escalation
Maxxiom encourages all workers, suppliers, and partners to report concerns related to modern slavery. Reporting channels include a direct report to Maxxiom management, confidential reporting to the Director, and supplier disclosure through procurement channels. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly.
If modern slavery is suspected, we act immediately: notification to Maxxiom management, suspension of supplier engagement where applicable, investigation and risk assessment, corrective action or termination of the supplier relationship, and reporting to authorities where required.
7. Training and Awareness
Maxxiom provides training to relevant personnel on identifying modern slavery indicators, ethical procurement practices, supplier risk assessment, and reporting mechanisms. Procurement and project staff receive targeted training due to their direct involvement with suppliers.
8. Continuous Improvement
Maxxiom is committed to ongoing improvement through annual review of this policy, updating supplier requirements, strengthening due diligence processes, monitoring global supply chain risks, and engaging with industry bodies and best-practice frameworks.
9. Responsibilities
Management ensures compliance with legislation, oversees risk assessments and investigations, and approves corrective actions. The procurement team conducts supplier due diligence, maintains ethical sourcing standards, and monitors supplier compliance. Employees and contractors follow this policy, report concerns, and support ethical business practices.
10. Policy Review
This Modern Slavery Policy is reviewed annually, or when significant changes occur in legislation, supply chain structure, or risk profile.
11. Contact
Questions or concerns about this policy can be raised with us.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 940 482