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Policy 7.1 Procurement and ethical supply chain How we buy and our impact

Supplier screening and selection

The minimum standards Just Gold expects of suppliers, the suppliers it prefers and the tools it uses to assess them.

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This policy is about how we choose suppliers.

We look at ethics, inclusion and the environment, not only price.

Every supplier must follow work, safety and fairness laws.

Suppliers must have no history of modern slavery or wage theft.

We prefer social enterprises and Aboriginal owned businesses.

We also prefer disability led and LGBTIQA+ businesses.

Contracts over $10,000 use a supplier questionnaire.

Any exception needs approval from the CEO.

In plain language

Just Gold chooses suppliers on ethics, inclusion and environmental practice, not only price. Every supplier must follow labour, safety and anti discrimination laws. We prefer certified social enterprises and Aboriginal owned, disability led and LGBTIQA+ businesses. Contracts over $10,000 use a supplier questionnaire. Any exemption needs CEO approval.

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Section 7: Procurement and ethical supply chain

As a certified social enterprise, Just Gold is committed to ethical, inclusive, and sustainable procurement. This section outlines our procurement standards, supplier engagement principles, and expectations around social value and compliance with relevant legislation.

Policy statement

We choose who we pay with the same integrity as how we behave. Just Gold screens suppliers based on ethics, inclusion, environmental responsibility, and alignment with our values, not just price or speed.

Minimum expectations

  • Compliance with anti discrimination, labour, and safety laws
  • No history or evidence of modern slavery, wage theft, or unethical recruitment
  • Respect for cultural and intellectual property
  • Active efforts to reduce environmental harm

Preferred supplier attributes

  • Certified social enterprises, Aboriginal owned, disability led, or LGBTIQA+ businesses
  • Local suppliers who create community jobs or build regional capability
  • Transparent, open source, or circular business models
  • Demonstrated commitment to intersectionality and social justice

Assessment tools

  • Supplier Questionnaire (used for contracts over $10,000)
  • Modern Slavery and Risk Checklists (see Glossary and tools)
  • Public records and reputation checks where relevant

Application

Applies to all new supplier relationships and any renewals or renegotiations. Exemptions must be approved by the CEO and recorded in the procurement register.

Status
Under review
Version
2.0
Last updated
14 May 2025
Effective date
14 May 2025
Review date
March 2027
Owner
CEO, Just Gold