Introduction:
This policy sets out our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain. The policy reflects our zero-tolerance approach to these illegal practices and our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all of our business dealings and relationships.
Definitions:
For the purposes of this policy, modern slavery refers to the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of people by means of threat, use of force, or other forms of coercion, for the purpose of exploitation. This exploitation may include forced labor, sexual exploitation, and slavery.
Human trafficking refers to the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of people for the purpose of exploitation, using deception, coercion, or the abuse of power.
Policy Statement:
Our company is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain. We take a zero-tolerance approach to these illegal practices and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all of our business dealings and relationships.
Our obligations under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015:
We are committed to complying with the requirements of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and will use this policy to ensure that we are transparent in our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain.
Due diligence:
We are committed to conducting due diligence on all of our business dealings and relationships to ensure that we are not complicit in or indirectly supporting modern slavery or human trafficking.
Supplier obligations:
We expect all of our suppliers to comply with the requirements of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and to take steps to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in their own business and supply chain.
Training:
All of our employees will receive training on modern slavery and human trafficking and the steps that they can take to identify and prevent these illegal practices.
Review:
This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure that it remains relevant and effective in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain.
Conclusion:
Our company is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain. We take a zero-tolerance approach to these illegal practices and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all of our business dealings and relationships.
