Atomic Energy of Canada Limited - 2023-24 Supply Chains Act Report

In accordance with the requirements of the Act, this report describes AECL’s activities in assessing and mitigating the risks of forced and child labour in our supply chains used for the producing, purchasing or distributing of goods. [...] During the Reporting Period, in reviewing organizational compliance with the requirements of the Act, AECL retained an external consulting firm to conduct a current state and gap analysis to assess existing AECL policies and procedures relating to forced and child labour risks, and to identify opportunities for improvement. [...] According to this Code of Conduct for Procurement, respondents, bidders and ultimately the new Contractor are required to operate lawfully and conduct their activities in a socially and environmentally responsible manner by, at a minimum, meeting the expectations set forth in this Code and the law. [...] Gap Analysis and Risk Assessment During the Reporting Period, AECL engaged an external consulting firm to conduct a current state and gap analysis of AECL’s existing policies and procedures relating to forced and child labour risks, and to provide opportunities for improvement in managing these risks in our supply chains. [...] As part of our practice of engaging vendors while upholding the values of ethics and transparency, AECL commits to exercising due diligence with relevant suppliers by way of compliance and security screening, as well as implementing a Supplier Code of Conduct and including forced and child labour in its risk management process.