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CDC Group plc (CDC)
Department of International Development (DFID)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development -EBRD
International Finance Corporation
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This guidance document provides the private sector with guidance on identifying, mitigating and remedying modern slavery risks. It targets two main audiences: investors and companies. For investors, this document provides guidance to banks, private equity firms and other financial actors who provide finance to private companies in emerging markets. Within this group, the guidance is particularly relevant to environmental and social (E&S) specialists, investment staff and compliance professionals. For companies this document provides guidance across a range of sectors where risks of modern slavery are high. It is relevant to a range of company functions including management, human resources, sustainability/E&S, and procurement. The guidance does not set new standards but aims to provide practical tools to support environmental and social due diligence, as well as monitoring processes that many investors and companies already have in place. It also aims to provide an understanding of why action is necessary, how to manage and address issues, and the need for cooperation with others. Information is supported by good practice examples, as well as practical tools and checklists which are included at the end of the document, including pre-screening questionnaires and guidance on workplace assessments. Additionally, each section includes supplemental guidance and resources to further support the reader.

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