Ethical Sourcing and Subcontractor Onboarding
This session will outline the requirements of Coles’ Ethical Sourcing program for onboarding suppliers that engage subcontractors. It will provide a clear understanding of the ethical souring risks associated with subcontracting, including:
- Limited visibility over working conditions
- Unauthorised subcontracting
- Increased vulnerability of worker groups
Participants will gain clarity on Coles’ expectations and the measures in place to mitigate these risks.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand potential risks within relevant service industries
- Understand the importance of effective subcontractor management
- Areas to review for effective subcontractor onboarding
- Compliance requirements and expectations for ongoing monitoring of subcontractors
Our goal is to enable consistent, responsible supplier engagements that protect workers, uphold ethical standards, and reinforce Coles’ brand values.
The Presenters:
David To | Ethical Sourcing Specialist (Non- Retail) | Coles
David is Coles’ Ethical Sourcing Specialist, responsible for GNFR Services. David oversees the onboarding and ongoing monitoring of our services suppliers. David is an APSCA Certified Social Compliance Auditor and brings his experience as an auditor to assess risks and work with suppliers to remediate, within the services division of Coles’ supply chain.
Aimee Kelly | Operations Managers Ethical Sourcing (Non- Retail)| Coles
Aimee is Coles’ Ethical Sourcing Operations Manager. Aimee leads the Coles Ethical Sourcing Program in relation to our Goods Not for Resale (GNFR) and Services suppliers and Retail (Non-Food), covering activities in procurement, property, construction, and health & home. Prior to joining Coles, she specialised in human rights protection within law enforcement, serving as the Human Rights Portfolio Manager at Victoria Police.
Guest Presenter: Bernardo Jacobi | Head of Internal Audit | City Facilities Management
Bernardo Jacobi is an accomplished audit professional with 20 years of experience across diverse industries (such as FMCG, automotive, logistics, and professional services) and geographies (Southeast Asia, South America, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand). As Head of Internal Audit at City Facilities Management he oversees strategic risk-based audit programs to drive transparency, compliance, continuous improvement, and accountability with a pragmatic and systematic approach.
