WesCEF - Ethical sourcing

WesCEF sources a diverse range of raw materials and finished products, such as chemicals, fertilisers and natural gas. WesCEF is committed to enhancing supply chain integrity to prevent worker exploitation.

The total number of high-risk suppliers included in WesCEF’s 2024 financial year ethical sourcing program increased to 53 from 25 in the previous year, due to a more rigorous assessment that reflects WesCEF's increased awareness and focus on its supply chain risks. Monitoring activities such as self-assessment questionnaires (SAQs) and physical audits, were completed for 92 per cent of these suppliers, an increase from 84 per cent last year.

WesCEF's ethical sourcing and risk assessment process identifies high-risk suppliers. These suppliers submit evidence of a recent social audit or complete the WesCEF SAQs. WesCEF and its ethical sourcing advisor assess supplier responses to determine if any further action, such as a physical audit, is warranted. The program facilitates the management of non-conformances through a Remediation Action Plan.

WesCEF continues to educate its team members on modern slavery risks, with 64 team members trained or retrained during the year.