Fortescue publishes FY22 Modern Slavery Statement

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (Fortescue, ASX: FMG) advises that it has published the Company’s annual Modern Slavery Statement, reaffirming its strong commitment to respecting human rights and eradicating modern slavery as the Company rapidly diversifies into a global green metals and energy, manufacturing and technology company.

In line with Fortescue’s value of operating with integrity, the Company’s fifth annual Statement is a demonstration of its commitment to transparency and accountability by outlining how it is managing modern slavery risks and also identifying opportunities to improve.

Key actions undertaken during FY22 included:

• Completion of a salient human rights risk assessment to identify areas with greatest potential to impact the human rights of people across Fortescue’s value chain.
• Launch of a modern slavery procurement procedure to provide a framework for supplier screening.  
• Introduction of a mandatory online human rights training module for all employees.

Fortescue Executive Chairman, Dr Andrew Forrest AO, said, “Modern slavery is one of the biggest and most complex human rights issues facing the world. It isn’t a thing of the past and it is occurring in almost every country, with women and children continuing to be the most vulnerable.

“As a global leader in green energy, green technology and resources, Fortescue recognises we play a vital role in addressing modern slavery by working collaboratively with our suppliers, communities and governments around the world.

“As we expand globally, Fortescue will continue to work to raise awareness of this issue and the need for urgent and effective action.”

This latest report is the Company’s fifth statement and the third required under the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018.