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Modern Slavery Reporting Software

The UK Modern Slavery Act, Australia Modern Slavery Act, and Canada Bill S-211 require companies to publish annual statements detailing the steps they've taken to prevent forced labour in their supply chains. For companies subject to multiple jurisdictions, this means managing overlapping deadlines, varying requirements, and data from hundreds of suppliers — a task that quickly exceeds what spreadsheets can handle.

Modern slavery reporting software automates supplier due diligence data collection, risk assessment, statement generation, and cross-jurisdiction compliance tracking — replacing manual processes with a single auditable platform.

The Modern Slavery Reporting Challenge

Who Must Report

Jurisdiction Legislation Threshold Deadline
UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 £36M+ annual turnover Within 6 months of financial year-end
Australia Modern Slavery Act 2018 AUD $100M+ consolidated revenue Within 6 months of financial year-end
Canada Bill S-211 (Fighting Against Forced Labour Act) CA $20M+ revenue or listed on TSX By May 31 each year
California Transparency in Supply Chains Act $100M+ gross receipts Annual

What Must Be Disclosed

A compliant modern slavery statement typically covers:

  1. Organisational structure and supply chain overview
  2. Policies on forced labour and human trafficking
  3. Due diligence processes for identifying risks
  4. Risk assessment of operations and supply chain
  5. Training provided to staff and suppliers
  6. Effectiveness measurement and KPIs
  7. Remediation for victims and non-compliant suppliers

The Supplier Data Problem

Complexity Description
Tier 1 suppliers Direct suppliers — typically 50-500, manageable
Tier 2-3 suppliers Sub-suppliers — thousands, data is sparse
Risk indicators Geography, sector, commodity type, audit history
Certificate verification SA8000, SMETA, Fair Trade, etc. — expiry tracking
Cross-jurisdiction Different formats, deadlines, and requirements per country

What Modern Slavery Software Automates

1. Supplier Due Diligence Portal

  • Self-service supplier risk questionnaires
  • Automated reminders and escalation workflows
  • Document upload (audit reports, certificates, corrective action plans)
  • Response rate: 85%+ within 2 weeks

2. Risk Assessment Engine

  • Country risk scoring (Global Slavery Index, US State Department TIP Report)
  • Sector risk profiling (textiles, electronics, agriculture, mining)
  • Supplier audit history and certification validation
  • Automated risk tiering (low / medium / high / critical)

3. Statement Generation

  • Jurisdiction-specific frameworks (UK, Australia, Canada, California)
  • Cross-jurisdiction consolidated statements
  • Board approval workflow and version tracking
  • Public statement publishing with timestamped evidence

4. Ongoing Monitoring

  • Supplier re-assessment scheduling (annual / biannual)
  • Corrective action plan tracking
  • Regulatory deadline calendar (multi-jurisdiction)
  • Audit trail for regulatory inspection

Top Modern Slavery Reporting Platforms (2026)

1. Sustalium — Multi-Jurisdiction Modern Slavery Statements

Sustalium provides modern slavery statement generation alongside broader ESG and compliance reporting — covering UK, Australia, Canada, and California requirements in a single platform.

Key Features:

Feature Sustalium
Jurisdiction frameworks UK MSA, Australia MSA, Canada Bill S-211, California
Supplier due diligence portal Self-service questionnaires + automated reminders
Risk assessment Country + sector + audit history scoring
Statement framework Pre-built with board approval workflow
Certificate management SA8000, SMETA, Fair Trade expiry tracking
Multi-regulation support CSRD, ESRS, EUDR, REACH in same platform
Public statement hosting QR-coded published statements with evidence
Pricing €10 per document per month

Best for: Companies subject to multiple modern slavery jurisdictions who need a single platform across ESG and compliance.

2. Source Intelligence — Supply Chain Due Diligence

Source Intelligence focuses on supply chain risk mapping and due diligence.

  • Tier-1 to Tier-N supply chain mapping
  • Conflict minerals and modern slavery screening
  • Risk heat maps and reporting
  • Pricing: Custom (typically €15K-50K/year)

Best for: Enterprise companies with complex multi-tier supply chains.

3. Sedex — Ethical Trade Platform

Sedex is a membership-based platform for ethical supply chain data sharing.

  • SMETA audit sharing
  • Self-assessment questionnaires (SAQ)
  • Risk assessment tools
  • Pricing: Membership fee (typically €1K-10K/year) + audit fees

Best for: Companies already in the Sedex ecosystem with SMETA audit requirements.

4. EcoVadis — ESG Ratings

EcoVadis provides sustainability ratings that include labour and human rights assessments.

  • Company-level ESG ratings
  • Labour and human rights scorecards
  • Corrective action plan tracking
  • Pricing: Custom (typically €5K-50K/year)

Best for: Companies needing supplier ESG ratings beyond just modern slavery.

Feature Comparison

Feature Sustalium Source Intelligence Sedex EcoVadis
UK MSA statement framework ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Australia MSA statement framework ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Canada Bill S-211 framework ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Supplier due diligence portal ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Country / sector risk scoring ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Supply chain mapping (Tier 2+) ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌
SMETA audit management ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌
ESG ratings / scorecards ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅
Multi-regulation (CSRD, REACH, etc.) ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Per-document pricing ✅ (€10/month) ❌ ❌ ❌
Starting price €10/month ~€15K/year ~€1K/year ~€5K/year

Implementation Timeline

Week 1: Supplier Onboarding

  • Import supplier list
  • Invite suppliers to due diligence portal
  • Deploy risk questionnaire

Week 2: Risk Assessment

  • Run country + sector risk scoring
  • Tier suppliers (low / medium / high / critical)
  • Flag missing or expired certificates

Week 3: Statement Drafting

  • Select jurisdiction framework (UK / Australia / Canada / California)
  • Auto-populate from supplier data
  • Review and approve with board

Week 4: Publication

  • Publish modern slavery statement with evidence
  • Share with regulatory bodies
  • Schedule annual update reminders

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries require modern slavery statements?

The UK, Australia, and Canada have mandatory modern slavery reporting legislation. California requires similar disclosures under the Transparency in Supply Chains Act. Several other countries (Germany, Norway, Netherlands) have broader human rights due diligence laws that include modern slavery elements.

Do I need a separate statement for each jurisdiction?

Most companies produce one consolidated statement that covers all applicable jurisdictions. Sustalium's cross-jurisdiction framework ensures all legal requirements are met in a single document.

How often must I update my statement?

Annually, within 6 months of your financial year-end (UK and Australia) or by May 31 (Canada). Software with automated deadline tracking prevents missed filings.

Can modern slavery software integrate with broader ESG reporting?

Yes. Sustalium covers modern slavery alongside CSRD, ESRS, EUDR, and REACH — one platform, one supplier data collection process.

Last updated: June 23, 2026