127 scope , geography and government connections , to accessibility of data and secure areas and projected spend . “ The program directs an enhanced level of due diligence and rigor towards high-risk and high-impact suppliers . Our suppliers are also routinely screened against multiple databases for sanctions , money laundering and regulatory violations prior to engagement for any provision of goods or services ,” assures Bretschneider .
“ While we directly engage with suppliers to assess risk , we also partner with third party risk management providers to collect and validate data on some of our high-risk suppliers ’ ethical behaviour , labour practices – including modern slavery – and health , safety and environmental practices , in order to make informed decisions about them ,” Bretschneider adds . In 2017 , the company launched a pilot program of key suppliers using an independent third-party agency to assess corporate social responsibility ( CSR ) initiatives against a set sustainability criteria . JLL has also demonstrated its commitment to ensuring the suppliers within its supply chain are conforming
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