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A grievance mechanism can only serve its purpose if the people it is intended to serve know about it, trust it and are able to use it (United Nations Guiding Principle 31, Business and Human Rights)
"A grievance mechanism can only serve its purpose if the people it is intended to serve know about it, trust it and are able to use it (United Nations Guiding Principle 31, Business and Human Rights)"
One of the biggest fruits of sustainability is a world where everyone feels safe and
included. Fruit of Sustainability (SMC-Private) Limited’s FOS Hotline is an Al enabled digital independent grievance call and
remediation follow-up center which enables global buyers and their suppliers to ensure compliance with the UNGP- Guiding Principles
on Business and Human Rights, OECD Recommendations on Supply Chain Grievance Mechanisms and the upcoming
Supply Chains/HRDD- Human Rights Due Diligence laws and Social/ethical trade initiatives.
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to view company registration link at SECP- Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
UK Modern Slavery Act-In force as of 26th March 2015
French Corporate Duty of Vigilance Law -In force as of 27th March 2017
Australia's Modern Slavery Act-In force as of 1st January 2019
US Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act-In force as of June 2022
Japan's Guidelines on Respect for Human Rights in
Responsible Supply Chains -In force as of 2022
Norwegian Transparency Act- Companies required to
report by 30th June 2023
German Supply Chain Act-In force for companies with
over 3000 employees as of 1st January 2023
Mexico's Forced Labour Regulation - Comes into force 18th May 2023 German Supply Chain Act - to be extended
to companies over 1000 employees as of 1st January 2024
Canada's Forced Labour Prevention Act* -
expected to be passed in 2023 - comes into force Jan 1 2024 New York Fashion Act* - expected to be passed in 2023 -
comes into force 2025
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive* -
expected to be passed in 2023 - comes into force from 2025 EU Forced Labor Regulation* - expected to be passed in
2023 - comes into force from 2025
Sarim Mehmood draws on more than 16 years of experience and an extensive network in Pakistan and on a global level to design Third party due diligence, conformity assessment, sustainability assurance services for global buyers and suppliers/factories. Sarim is an advocate of sustainability and has been one of the pioneers of sustainability due diligence and assurance services in Pakistan. While serving at the C-Level Leadership of various third party TIC-Testing Inspection and Certification companies in Pakistan, Sarim has developed a very deep understanding of the on-ground challenges faced by various global buyers, factories and regulators in Pakistan and has a proven track record of creating modern solutions which enable the supply chain to comply with Global legislations and Buyer Supplier code of conducts, ethical trade, environmental compliance and Product Integrity protocols.
Aneeq Cheema is an international development consultant, with vast experience in the global health, philanthropy and education sectors. He was also the co-founder of Rabtt, an education non-profit that worked on instilling empathy, critical thinking, and self-confidence among public and low-cost private schools in Pakistan. He was most recently associated with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Aneeq holds a Bachelor’s in Economics and Politics from Lahore University of Management Sciences and a Master’s in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University USA as a Fulbright Scholar.
Dr.Iqra Khan is a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) and Masters in Education & Globalization from University of University of Oulu, Finland. Iqra believes sustainability is a mindset which needs to be created through research, advocacy and effective communication. She has completed various successful sustainability projects focused on Industry 4.0, sustainable development, digitalization, and innovation ecosystems at Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Aalto University including her latest project on sustainable textile systems known as the Finix project.
Sumblah has an Mphil Mass Communication from Lahore College for Women University and MSc in Journalism & Mass Communication from School of media and communication studies, University of central Punjab. She strongly believes the youth, especially women of Pakistan can create wonders. Sumblah also teaches at UMT and UCP Lahore and does life coaching at various institutes as a volunteer.
Salman did his Master of Laws (LLM) from University Of London. He has been the senior partner of SJ Legal & Corporate Consultants where he has helped various individuals and corporate entities with his deep professional understanding of global human rights due diligence laws, Pakistan labor/Employment laws, dispute resolution and fraud. Salman also practices as a Partner - Dispute Resolution at Spencer West LLP.
*Names of operations teams (especially Hotline agents) are not mentioned here due to FOS Undue Influence Policy)
