Modern Slavery Statement
At Booking.com, we are committed to preventing and combating modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery or human trafficking and expect the same high standards from our suppliers and business partners.
Our Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we are taking to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place within our organization or supply chain, and includes:
1. Awareness and Training: We provide regular training and awareness programs for our employees on how to identify and report potential instances of modern slavery and human trafficking.
2. Supplier Code of Conduct: We require all suppliers to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes provisions related to the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking.
3. Audits and Assessments: We conduct regular audits and assessments of our suppliers to ensure they are in compliance with our Code of Conduct and other relevant laws and regulations.
4. Reporting Mechanisms: We have established reporting mechanisms for employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any suspected instances of modern slavery or human trafficking.
5. Continuous Improvement: We are continually working to improve our policies, procedures, and due diligence processes to ensure we effectively address the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain.
We recognize that modern slavery and human trafficking are complex issues that require ongoing attention and commitment from all stakeholders. We remain committed to taking proactive measures to prevent and combat these harmful practices, and we encourage our suppliers and business partners to do the same.