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class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="content-container" data-dsap> <p>Associated Press Television News Limited (APTN), is the UK subsidiary of The Associated Press which has its head office in New York (collectively “AP”). AP is an independent global news organisation dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today strives to remain and establish itself as the most trusted source of fast, accurate, and unbiased news in all formats.</p> <p>No organization in the world does more to advance the power of facts, and our unwavering commitment to ensuring equality within our organisation is fundamental to this mission. Recognizing the profound legal and moral imperatives to eradicate slavery in all its forms across the globe, AP is resolute in its dedication to responsible operations. Modern slavery, a grievous violation of fundamental human rights, is met with zero tolerance within AP’s organisational framework and its broader news collation practices.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="content-container" data-dsap> <p>This seventh Modern Slavery Statement, published in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The statement includes the measures AP has implemented over the past year to combat modern slavery and outlines the strategic initiatives planned in the next 12 to 18 months to ensure continued compliance and ethical rigor.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block-title-two-column no-border wp-block-strategiq-title-two-column has-background has-black-background-color" id="about"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-10 offset-md-1"> <div class="container"> <div class="row heading-row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 class="heading heading" data-dsap>ABOUT THE AP</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row content-row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="content-container" data-dsap> <p>AP works alongside a vast network of third parties to ensure the accuracy and unbiased news reports are provided to its customers. Often, AP must report from some of the world’s most inaccessible and hostile regions to bring current events to the attention of the world.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="content-container" data-dsap> <p>AP is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that mirrors the communities it serves across the world. As a result, AP has a variety of employees including full-time office-based staff to freelancers based in 231 locations worldwide in 93 countries where news stories are breaking around the world. The result of AP’s structure means that an estimated half of the world’s population see AP content on any given day.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block-content-3-columns no-image has-cta wp-block-strategiq-content-3-columns has-background has-grey-background-color" id="business"> <div class="container"> <div class="row intro-row" data-dsap> <div class="col-12 col-md-5"> <h2 class="heading heading" data-dsap>AP BUSINESS STRUCTURE</h2> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 offset-md-1"> <div class="block-content-3-columns__intro"> <div class="content-container" data-dsap> <p>AP’s expansive business structure encompasses news gathering, production and distribution, complemented by various service offerings:</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row list-row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4" data-dsap> <p class="title">Live and Location Services</p> <div class="content-container"> <p>Providing access to full production and editorial solutions via an unrivalled global network of studios and temporary facilities.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4" data-dsap> <p class="title">AP Content Services</p> <div class="content-container"> <p>AP’s content marketing and advertising service collaborating with brands and advertisers worldwide to create and distribute authentic, impactful and informative content through the AP distribution network.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4" data-dsap> <p class="title">AP Productions</p> <div class="content-container"> <p>A division of AP that develops a variety of media projects in the form of original short films, documentaries, mini-series, podcasts and books. The global team of journalists and researchers provides expert and accurate information.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4" data-dsap> <p class="title">Planning and Media Tools</p> <div class="content-container"> <p>Newsgathering and planning tools to support newsroom activity across the world, including AP Playbook, AP Stylebook, AP Daybooks, AP Planner and Metadata tagging.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4" data-dsap> <p class="title">Electronic News Production System</p> <div class="content-container"> <p>AP’s multimedia content production system utilised by broadcast and digital newsrooms worldwide.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cta-bar-wrap action--action" data-dsap data-dsap-type="from-left"> <div class="container cta-bar-container"> <div class="row cta-bar-row"> <div class="col-11 col-md-10 col-lg-9"> <div class="cta-container"> <p class="cta-text">Supporting AP’s revenue sources are its operational and corporate divisions, located at both AP’s headquarters in New York, and at its subsidiary offices, local branches and bureaus around the world. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block-faq-accordion has-no-background wp-block-strategiq-faq-accordion" id="supply"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6"> <div class="block-faq-accordion__sticky"> <h2 class="heading heading" data-dsap>AP SUPPLY CHAINS</h2> <div class="content-container"><p>Owing to its global presence, AP recognises that some reporting locations may not share the same stance against slavery. Internally, AP continuously assesses the sources and origins of its content and the methods of collection and communication to prioritise the prevention of forced labour within its business structures and its ethos more generally. This commitmentunderscores the essential role of media in addressing human rights abuses and promoting accountability in supply chains.<br /> Aware of the varying approaches to slavery in its reporting regions, AP rigorously evaluates the sources of its content to prioritise the prevention of forced labour.<br /> AP’s supply chains encompass:</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6"> <div class="accordion"> <div class="accordion-item"> <input id="accordion-trigger-0-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d" class="accordion-trigger-input" type="checkbox"></input> <label class="accordion-trigger" for="accordion-trigger-0-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d">Newsgathering</label> <section class="accordion-animation-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-animation"> <div class="accordion-transform-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="content-container"> <p>AP’s newsgathering supply chains are diverse and far reaching. However, it maintains stringent source checks even where the source supply chain becomes more complex. In addition to sources of news, AP’s newsgathering supply chains may include freelance journalists, UGC content providers, and specialist equipment suppliers.</p> <p>Where news breaks, AP must react quickly and will often use information from ad hoc providers. AP ensures that where possible it knows the third parties it works with, avoids using anonymous sources and ensures adherence to AP’s Statement of News Values and Principles (<a href="https://www.ap.org/about/news-values-and-principles/">ap.org/about/news-values-and-principles</a>). In situations where AP does not have an established relationship with the provider, AP will always use its best efforts to ensure that the information provided is done so freely, without duress and in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and all other modern slavery legislation.</p> <p><b>Location Services and Commercial Production</b></p> <p>AP’s location services and commercial production departments share similar supply chains to those just mentioned, with the addition of local facilities providers around the world, added equipment suppliers, transportation and additional maintenance support.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <input id="accordion-trigger-1-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d" class="accordion-trigger-input" type="checkbox"></input> <label class="accordion-trigger" for="accordion-trigger-1-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d">Content Licensing and Distribution</label> <section class="accordion-animation-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-animation"> <div class="accordion-transform-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="content-container"> <p>For AP’s content licensing and distribution operations, the supply chains include third party content licensing partners, broadcasting/transmission equipment suppliers and maintenance teams.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <input id="accordion-trigger-2-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d" class="accordion-trigger-input" type="checkbox"></input> <label class="accordion-trigger" for="accordion-trigger-2-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d">Location Services and Commercial Production</label> <section class="accordion-animation-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-animation"> <div class="accordion-transform-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="content-container"> <p>AP’s location services and commercial production departments share similar supply chains to those just mentioned, with the addition of local facilities providers around the world, added equipment suppliers, transportation and additional maintenance support.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <input id="accordion-trigger-3-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d" class="accordion-trigger-input" type="checkbox"></input> <label class="accordion-trigger" for="accordion-trigger-3-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d">Software Tools and Corporate Support</label> <section class="accordion-animation-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-animation"> <div class="accordion-transform-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="content-container"> <p>AP’s software tools and corporate functions rely on its technology partners to provide uninterrupted access to its networks, along with operational support and office maintenance needs.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <input id="accordion-trigger-4-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d" class="accordion-trigger-input" type="checkbox"></input> <label class="accordion-trigger" for="accordion-trigger-4-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d">AP Compliance Policies and Reporting Misconduct</label> <section class="accordion-animation-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-animation"> <div class="accordion-transform-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="content-container"> <p>AP employees are encouraged to report any misconduct or unethical behaviour.</p> <p>The AP Code of Business Conduct and Ethics reflects the AP’s group commitment to conduct business in accordance with relevant legal and ethical standards. Where employees have questions about the code or have become aware of a possible policy violation, they are encouraged to immediately report their concerns.</p> <p>Further, AP operates a confidential ‘Integrity Hotline’, which is accessible to employees, members, vendors and customers across the world as “a confidential means to report on suspected violations of company policy, law, and/or other potential improper business conduct.”</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <input id="accordion-trigger-5-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d" class="accordion-trigger-input" type="checkbox"></input> <label class="accordion-trigger" for="accordion-trigger-5-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d">Risks Identified and Monitoring AP’s Progress to Date</label> <section class="accordion-animation-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-animation"> <div class="accordion-transform-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="content-container"> <p>Over the past 12 months, AP has continued to engage with its third party suppliers and focus on areas of the supply chains that represent a potential modern slavery risk.</p> <p>Below is a summary of the progress AP has made since the previous published Modern Slavery Statement on 30 September 2021:</p> <div align="center"> <table border="1" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="141"> <p align="center">Steps Identified in<br /> 2020 -2021 Statement</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="265"> <p align="center">Action Taken<br /> Up to the end of 2022</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="255"> <p align="center">Next Steps for 2023 and into 2024</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="141">Evaluate the emerging health and safety risks associated with Covid-19</td> <td valign="top" width="265">AP continues to assess its global business practices in response to the increased risks to the wellbeing of those within the business and is committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all AP staff around the world. To facilitate this, AP’s dedicated return to office committee have created a ‘Return to Office Guide’ for employees and regularly provide updates on any plans for returning to work in AP’s offices. AP is aware that abrupt changes to working patterns can impact individuals differently, therefore AP has committed to providing significant notice before any changes to working patterns are implemented. Resources on the pandemic remain available via the AP intranet site and regular webinars are held to support employees’ well-being during this challenging time.</p> <p> </td> <td valign="top" width="255">In accordance with local Government laws AP has adjusted its working condition by returning to office on a hybrid model. AP will continue to review and assess the health and safety of staff whilst in the office. This includes continuing to evaluate the return to office policy, updating the return to office guidance and informing staff of any changes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="141">Review AP compliance policies, contracts in place with content partners and suppliers and the terms and conditions contained in supplier contracts.</td> <td valign="top" width="265">AP continually reviews its policies to ensure they are compliant with all applicable legislation and up to date with leading market standards. Similarly, AP reviews and updates its content licensing terms and conditions on an annual basis, and where applicable engages with all partner due diligence requests.</p> <p> </td> <td valign="top" width="255">Identifying the risks within the supply chain in relation to modern slavery and implementing a process that ensures measures are in place to prevent exploitation. This includes developing a code of conduct for the supply chain which will outline the behaviours and expectation of AP suppliers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="141">Increase awareness of the issue of modern slavery amongst AP staff, including the development of further online sessions and FAQs available to all employees on the AP intranet site.</p> <p> </td> <td valign="top" width="265">AP has developed FAQ’s to highlight the risks and recognise the signs of modern slavery. In addition, AP was pleased to promote the Global Investigative Journalism Network Webinar “Investigating Human Trafficking” in the AP event calendar for employees. The webinar was moderated by a member of the AP editorial team and focused on how to investigate the two main types of human trafficking, sex exploitation and labor abuse, and discuss the best ways to cooperate with civil society groups that offer protection to victims of trafficking and slavery.</p> <p> </td> <td valign="top" width="255">AP plans to introduce a dedicated resource page accessible to staff that provides detailed information and guidance on modern slavery. This will ensure staff are aware of the risks of modern slavery and the implications to society</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="141">Conduct additional compliance training</td> <td valign="top" width="265">AP’s compliance training documents are updated on an annual basis and provided to those involved in the internal processing of suppliers in high risk territories.</td> <td valign="top" width="255">AP continues to update the training documents and provide the latest information about modern slavery on its intranet site for staff which will also be included on AP’s dedicated resource page.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="141">Carry out thorough due diligence reports for new and renewing suppliers.</p> <p> </td> <td valign="top" width="265">AP continues to carry out regular due diligence reports on suppliers within its supply chain that represent a potential compliance risk.</td> <td valign="top" width="255">AP will work in accordance with its procurement team and other departments to ensure that due diligence checks on suppliers are completed to highlight the potential high-risk locations and areas. This includes identifying third party risks such as sanctions and anti-bribery which form part of the risk assessment.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>To allow AP to easily monitor the effectiveness of its actions taken so far and support its ongoing compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, AP has developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure its modern slavery commitments. Over the last 12 months, AP has recorded the following metrics in relation to its modern slavery monitoring:</p> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="169"> <p align="center">KPI Description</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="163"> <p align="center">2020-2021</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="144"> <p align="center">2021-2022</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="125"> <p align="center">2022/2023</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="169">Number of incidents related to modern slavery that require remedial action.</td> <td valign="top" width="163"> <p align="center">0</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="144"> <p align="center">0</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="125"> <p align="center">0</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="169">Number of reports raised via the AP integrity hotline relating to a violation of the AP Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.</td> <td valign="top" width="163"> <p align="center">1</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="144"> <p align="center">0</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="125"> <p align="center">0</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="169">Number of reports raised via the AP integrity hotline relating to modern slavery concerns.</td> <td valign="top" width="163"> <p align="center">0</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="144"> <p align="center">0</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="125"> <p align="center">0</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <input id="accordion-trigger-6-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d" class="accordion-trigger-input" type="checkbox"></input> <label class="accordion-trigger" for="accordion-trigger-6-faq-accordion-674266a202d3d">10. 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If employees have any questions about the code or become aware of potential policy violations, they are encouraged to report those concerns immediately. In addition, AP operates a confidential ‘Integrity Hotline’ for reporting suspected violations and is accessible to employees, vendor and customers worldwide. This hotline provides a secure method for reporting “suspected violations of company policy, law and/or other potential improper business conduct”.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section data-wpr-lazyrender="1" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);" class="block-title-bar heading--standard wp-block-strategiq-title-bar has-background has-white-background-color" id="covid"> <div class="container"> <div class="row heading-row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5"> <h2 class="heading small" data-dsap>RISKS IDENTIFIED AND MONITORING AP’S PROGRESS</h2> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5 offset-lg-2 block-title-bar__content"> <div class="content-container" data-dsap> <p>Given the ongoing conflicts in various regions, including the war in Ukraine and geopolitical<br /> unrest, there is an increased risk of modern slavery within the supply chain and for AP staff<br /> stationed in high-risk areas. Therefore, AP is dedicated to ensuring the continuous safety of all<br /> staff, including journalists.<br /> AP aims to intensify its engagement with third-party suppliers to address potential modern<br /> slavery risks. This includes:<br /> Steps<br /> Identified in<br /> 2020-2021<br /> Statement<br /> Action Taken to the end of<br /> 2022<br /> Steps Identified for 2023<br /> into 2024<br /> Next steps for 2024 and<br /> 2025<br /> Evaluate the<br /> emerging<br /> health and<br /> safety risks<br /> associated<br /> with Covid-19<br /> AP continued to assess its<br /> global business practices<br /> in response to the<br /> increased risk to the<br /> wellbeing of staff and<br /> ensuring a safe working<br /> environment for all AP staff<br /> around the world.<br /> Therefore, AP’s return to<br /> office committee created a<br /> ‘Return to Office Guide’ for<br /> employees and regularly<br /> provide updates on any<br /> plans for returning to work<br /> in AP’s offices. Regular<br /> webinars were also held to<br /> support employees’<br /> wellbeing during 2022.<br /> In accordance with local<br /> Government laws AP<br /> adjusted its working<br /> condition by returning to<br /> office on a hybrid model.<br /> AP will continue to review<br /> and assess the health and<br /> safety of staff whilst in the<br /> office. To ensure that<br /> safety is maintained, the<br /> return to office policy will<br /> be regularly reviewed,<br /> updated and staff<br /> informed of any changes.<br /> The hybrid model will be<br /> closely monitored and<br /> regularly reviewed to<br /> ensure safe working<br /> conditions. This will be<br /> achieved by maintaining<br /> regular communication<br /> with staff and ensuring<br /> compliance with local laws<br /> and regulations regarding<br /> workplace safety and<br /> labour practices. Action<br /> will be taken to identify any<br /> potential modern slavery<br /> risks associated with the<br /> hybrid work model.<br /> AP have organised a Global<br /> Safety: Risk and Resilience<br /> team. This team is<br /> essential in keeping staff<br /> safe, whilst measuring and<br /> mitigating potential risks.<br /> Training programs and<br /> regular engagement with<br /> staff has been<br /> implemented. The next<br /> steps in risk management<br /> for journalist safety include<br /> developing AP’s Safety,<br /> Risk and Resilience<br /> program. Therefore, the<br /> team are encouraging staff<br /> to engage with the<br /> programs set up and reach<br /> out for support.<br /> Review AP<br /> compliance<br /> policies,<br /> contracts in<br /> place with<br /> content<br /> partners and<br /> suppliers and<br /> the terms and<br /> conditions<br /> contained in<br /> supplier<br /> contracts.<br /> AP continued to review its<br /> policies to ensure<br /> compliance with all<br /> applicable legislation and<br /> to ensure it remained up to<br /> date with leading market<br /> standards. In addition, AP<br /> reviewed and updated its<br /> content licensing terms<br /> and conditions annually<br /> and where applicable<br /> engaged with all partners’<br /> due diligence requests.<br /> Identifying the risks within<br /> the supply chain in<br /> relation to modern slavery<br /> and implementing a<br /> process that ensures<br /> required measures are in<br /> place to prevent<br /> exploitation. This<br /> includes, developing a<br /> code of conduct for the<br /> supply chain which will<br /> outline the behaviours<br /> and expectations for AP’s<br /> suppliers.<br /> AP will strive to develop a<br /> structured plan for creating<br /> a code of conduct for the<br /> supply chain in order to<br /> outline the behaviours and<br /> expectations for suppliers,<br /> with a focus on preventing<br /> modern slavery and<br /> ensuring ethical practices<br /> are enforced.<br /> Increase<br /> awareness of<br /> the issue of<br /> modern slavery<br /> amongst AP<br /> staff, including<br /> the<br /> development<br /> of further<br /> online sessions<br /> and FAQs<br /> available to all<br /> employees on<br /> the AP intranet<br /> site.<br /> AP developed FAQ’s to<br /> highlight any risks and in<br /> order to identify the signs of<br /> modern slavery.<br /> Furthermore, AP promoted<br /> the Global Investigative<br /> Journalism Network<br /> Webinar, “Investigating<br /> Human Trafficking” in the<br /> AP event calendar for<br /> employees. The webinar<br /> was moderated by a<br /> member of the AP editorial<br /> team and focused on how<br /> to investigate the two main<br /> types of human trafficking,<br /> sex exploitation and labour<br /> abuse, and discussed the<br /> best ways to cooperate<br /> with civil society groups<br /> that offer protection to<br /> AP plans to introduce a<br /> dedicated resource page<br /> accessible to staff that<br /> provides detailed<br /> information and guidance<br /> on modern slavery. This<br /> will ensure that staff are<br /> aware of the risks of<br /> modern slavery and the<br /> implications for society.<br /> AP aims to develop an<br /> action plan to establish a<br /> resource page accessible<br /> to staff worldwide. This<br /> resource page will highlight<br /> the signs of modern slavery<br /> and provide guidance on<br /> identifying potential cases.<br /> victims of trafficking and<br /> slavery.<br /> Conduct<br /> additional<br /> compliance<br /> training<br /> AP’s compliance training<br /> documents have been<br /> updated on an annual<br /> basis and were provided to<br /> those involved in the<br /> internal processing of<br /> suppliers in high-risk<br /> territories.<br /> AP continues to update<br /> the training documents<br /> and provides the latest<br /> information about<br /> modern slavery on its<br /> intranet site for staff,<br /> which will also be<br /> included on AP’s<br /> dedicated resource page.<br /> AP will continue to refine its<br /> strategies to raise<br /> awareness and mitigate<br /> modern slavery risks in<br /> training documents and on<br /> its intranet site.<br /> Carry out<br /> thorough due<br /> diligence<br /> reports for new<br /> and renewing<br /> suppliers.<br /> AP continued to carry out<br /> regular due diligence<br /> reports on suppliers within<br /> its supply chain that<br /> represented a potential<br /> compliance risk.<br /> AP will work in<br /> accordance with its<br /> procurement team and<br /> other departments to<br /> ensure that due diligence<br /> checks on suppliers are<br /> completed to highlight the<br /> potential high-risk<br /> locations and areas. This<br /> includes identifying third<br /> party risks, such as<br /> sanctions and antibribery, which are<br /> formally integrated into<br /> the risk assessment.<br /> AP will continue to focus on<br /> establishing clear<br /> objectives for identifying<br /> and mitigating potential<br /> high-risk areas for modern<br /> slavery when working with<br /> suppliers. This includes<br /> AP’s ongoing efforts to<br /> collaborate with its<br /> procurement team in<br /> creating a standardised<br /> procedure for supplier<br /> vetting and conducting due<br /> diligence checks.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section data-wpr-lazyrender="1" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);" class="block-title-bar heading--standard wp-block-strategiq-title-bar has-background has-white-background-color" id="covid"> <div class="container"> <div class="row heading-row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5"> <h2 class="heading regular" data-dsap>KPIs AND MONITORING EFFECTIVENESS</h2> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5 offset-lg-2 block-title-bar__content"> <div class="content-container" data-dsap> <p>To allow AP to easily monitor the effectiveness of its actions taken so far and support its ongoing compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, AP has developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure its modern slavery commitments. 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