Introduction
This statement sets our GIR Holdings actions aimed at ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in its business and its supply chain. This statement relates to actions and activities during the financial year 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
Organizational Structure and Business
Headquartered in India we have regional offices in US, UK, Tokyo, and Sao Paulo. GIR Holdings is an independent provider of strategic market research. We create data and analysis on thousands of products and services around the world. Given the nature of what we do, we believe there is a low risk of slavery or human trafficking having a connection with us business activities. As an international company we recognize there are global differences in accepted practices with regards to human rights and labor, we comply fully with all aspects of labor law in all countries in which we operate and where our standards exceed those of local legislation, we apply our own. GIR Holdings HR and CSR team are responsible for policies and procedures relating to anti-slavery.
Our Supply Chains
GIR Holdings procures a wide range of goods and services via a diverse and varied supply chain, including:
- Facilities management services
- Communication and IT services
- Utilities
- Waste and recycling services
- Various professional services
- Office equipment and supplies
- Agency staff
- Policies and Reporting
- The policies we have in place and this statement reflect our commitment to:
- ensuring employees have a right to work in the hiring country
- paying people fairly and properly for their work
- acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships, and
- having effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not
- taking place anywhere in our business or supply chains.
The main policies and reporting systems include:
Recruitment
Our recruitment takes place through a combination of direct advertising on our website, using social media such as LinkedIn and relying on referrals from employees within our organization. All employees who join us are subject to checks to ensure they are genuine applicants operating as free agents.
Fair Wage
Since 2011 GIR Holdings has been committed to ensuring all staff members are paid a realistic wage. In our London office we ensure contracted staff members earning an hourly rate are paid the London Living Wage and globally reviews are undertaken annually to ensure we are meeting the same standards.
Whistleblowing
We encourage all employees, contractors, and other business partners to report any concerns related to its direct activities or supply chains. Our whistleblowing procedure is designed to make it easy for employees to make disclosures, without fear of retaliation.
CSR Director
Date: 07/05/2020