Forced Labor Policy

Executive Summary

Plutonia Global Logistics Ltd prohibits forced, bonded, trafficked, and involuntary labour in any supplier or facility engaged through our network. This policy explains what forced labour is, the indicators we watch for, and the action we take when risk is found.

Forced labour is rarely advertised. It is identified through indicators — recruitment debt, document retention, restricted movement, and wage manipulation — that, taken together, show work is not truly voluntary. Our controls are designed to surface these indicators on a risk basis.

This policy is informed by recognised responsible business principles and complements our Modern Slavery Statement and Responsible Recruitment Policy.

Policy Scope

This policy applies across the order chain Plutonia coordinates, including:

• Suppliers, manufacturers, and factories producing goods coordinated by Plutonia
• Subcontractors and second-tier production sites used by those suppliers
• Sourcing agents, trading companies, and intermediaries in the order chain
• Logistics partners, freight forwarders, and warehouse and consolidation providers
• Third-party inspection and testing partners engaged on a project basis
• Plutonia team members involved in sourcing, verification, and logistics coordination

Core Principles

• All employment must be voluntary.
• Workers must be free to leave after reasonable notice.
• No recruitment debt, deposits, or document retention.
• No coercion, threats, or restriction of movement.
• Labour brokers and intermediaries must meet the same standards.

Definition and Prohibition

Forced labour is any work or service exacted from a person under the threat of a penalty and for which the person has not offered themselves voluntarily. Plutonia prohibits all forms, including bonded and debt-bonded labour, indentured labour, trafficked labour, and prison labour that is involuntary. Prison labour, where it exists, must be lawful and genuinely voluntary; high-risk arrangements that cannot demonstrate this are not acceptable.

Freedom of Movement and Employment

• Workers must be free to leave their employment after reasonable notice.
• Workers must not be confined to the workplace or accommodation against their will.
• Workers must not be required to lodge deposits or surrender identity or travel documents.
• Employment must be based on freely agreed, understandable terms.

Recruitment Debt, Deposits, and Wage Manipulation

Recruitment practices must not create debt bondage. Workers must not be charged fees they must repay through labour, and wages must not be withheld, delayed, or subject to unexplained deductions as a means of control. Where fees have been improperly charged, suppliers are expected to remediate, including repayment to affected workers.

Labour Brokers and Intermediaries

Suppliers that use recruitment agencies or labour brokers remain responsible for ensuring those intermediaries follow these standards. Use of exploitative or unregulated brokers is a significant risk indicator.

Supplier Expectations

Suppliers engaged through the Plutonia network are expected to:

• Ensure all employment is voluntary and terminable with reasonable notice.
• Never retain workers' identity or travel documents.
• Never require deposits or charge recruitment fees that bind workers.
• Never use threats, coercion, or restriction of movement.
• Pay wages in full and on time, with lawful deductions only.
• Hold labour brokers and intermediaries to the same standards.

Our Due Diligence Approach

Plutonia applies this policy in practice on a risk-based basis, through:

How This Helps International Buyers

Red Flags

On a risk basis, Plutonia watches for practical warning signs relevant to this policy:

• Employer retention of passports or identity documents
• Recruitment fees, deposits, or debt bondage
• Workers unable to leave employment or confined on site
• Withheld or delayed wages and unexplained deductions
• Threats, intimidation, or signs of coercion
• Use of unregulated labour brokers or hidden subcontracting

Corrective Action

Where risks or non-conformities are identified, Plutonia may take the following steps, proportionate to severity:

1. Request clarification and additional information from the supplier
2. Request supporting documentation, records, or evidence of compliance
3. Recommend a time-bound corrective action plan with defined milestones
4. Escalate the finding to the buyer where the order or project is affected
5. Increase verification intensity, including inspection where warranted
6. Suspend new orders pending remediation where risk is significant
7. Reject or remove the supplier where serious issues are not remediated
8. Record findings and actions where required for buyer or tender reporting

Reporting a Concern

Workers, suppliers, clients, logistics partners, and stakeholders may report concerns through Plutonia's grievance mechanism. Reports are treated confidentially, retaliation against good-faith reporters is prohibited, and concerns are reviewed on a risk basis.

Related Policies

Downloadable Resources

PDF documents are placeholders and will be made available here. Each policy can also be read in full online.

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