Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.
Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, and we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.
This statement sets out our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business activities and our supply chains. We take this responsibility seriously and expect the same high standards from all our contractors, suppliers, and business partners.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships
- Implementing and enforcing effective systems to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains
- Ensuring transparency in our approach to tackling modern slavery, consistent with our disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Providing appropriate training and support to our staff to ensure they understand and comply with our anti-slavery measures
Our Supply Chain Standards
We require our suppliers, contractors, and business partners to:
- Comply fully with all applicable anti-slavery and human trafficking laws
- Maintain their own anti-slavery policies and procedures
- Ensure their own supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
- Be transparent about their efforts to combat modern slavery
Our Actions
To fulfill these commitments, we:
- Conduct appropriate due diligence when engaging with suppliers
- Include specific prohibitions against slavery and human trafficking in our contracting processes
- Provide training to relevant staff members
- Encourage reporting of concerns and protect those who raise concerns
- Regularly review and update our practices to maintain effectiveness
Reporting Concerns
We encourage any person with concerns about modern slavery in our organization or supply chain to raise them at the earliest opportunity. We are committed to investigating and addressing all reported concerns, and we ensure that those who raise genuine concerns in good faith are protected from any detrimental treatment.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures and make improvements where necessary. We are committed to maintaining and improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking.
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the current financial year.