Modern Slavery Policy

Outrun is a New Zealand business that sources and oversees labour from various international locations to assist businesses and organisations to develop a more cost-effective workforce.

Whilst New Zealand does not currently have legislation which requires businesses such as ours to take steps to tackle modern slavery, we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity on all our business dealings to ensure that modern slavery does not form part of our business activities.

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It can take various forms such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which deprive a person's liberty to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.

Outrun is committed to preventing modern slavery occurring within our business or infiltrating any part of our business dealings. Therefore, we expect all who have or seek to have a business relationship with us to familiarize themselves with this policy and act in a way which is consistent with its values. We will take immediate action if we discover any breach of our policy has occurred.

1. Modern slavery terms and meanings

  • Slavery: where ownership is exercised over an individual
  • Servitude: involves the obligation to provide service imposed by coercion
  • Forced and compulsory labour: all work or service, not voluntarily performed, which is obtained from an individual under the threat of force or penalty
  • Human trafficking: involves arranging or facilitating the travel of another with a view to exploiting them
  • Child labour: involves the employment of children that is exploitative or is likely to be hazardous to or interfere with a child's education, health (including mental health), physical wellbeing or social development

2. Policy statement

  • We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in our business dealings and relationships and are committed to preventing modern slavery in our own business and to helping prevent modern slavery in our supply arrangements.
  • This policy applies to all who work for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees, directors, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other third party representatives.

3. Responsibility

  • The Directors have overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations and that all those under our control comply with it.
  • The CEO has primary and day-to-day responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its use and effectiveness, dealing with any queries regarding the policy and auditing internal procedures.
  • Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy.

4. Compliance

  • The prevention, detection, and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply arrangements is the responsibility of all those working for us or under our control. Any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy must be avoided.
  • Where appropriate, we will engage directly with suppliers in respect of this policy to gain a proper understanding of the measures they have in place to ensure that modern slavery is not occurring within their own businesses.
  • Employees must notify a manager as soon as possible if it is believed or suspected that a breach of this policy has occurred or may occur in the future.
  • All parties are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any parts of our business, or supply arrangements or any supplier tier, at the earliest possible stage.
  • If unsure about whether a particular act, the treatment of workers more generally, or their working conditions within any tier of our supply chain constitute any of the various forms of modern slavery, employees should raise this with a manager.
  • We aim to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken. We are committed to ensuring no one suffers any detrimental treatment by us as a result of reporting in good faith their suspicion that modern slavery of whatever form is or may be taking place in any part of our own business or in any of our supply chains. Detrimental treatment includes dismissal, disciplinary action, threats or other unfavourable treatment connected with raising a concern.
  • If any parties believe that they have suffered any such treatment, they should inform the CEO immediately. If the matter is not remedied, employees should raise it formally through our grievance procedure.

5. Breaches of the policy

  • Any employee who breaches this policy may face disciplinary action.
  • We shall terminate any relationship with a supplier who breaches this policy.