Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes on various forms such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. We will implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place within our own business or supply chain.  

We are also committed to ensuring there is transparency in our own business and in our approach to tacking modern slavery through our supply chain. We expect the same high standards from all organisations, services and business we work with.  

This policy applies to all persons working for us or on behalf of us in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, agents, contractors, external contractors, third-party representatives and business partners.  

Responsibility for the policy. 

The CEO has overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations, and that all those under our control comply with it.  

Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy and are given any required training.  

Compliance with the policy 

You must ensure that you read, understand and comply with this policy. 

The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chain is the responsibility of all those working for us or under our control. You are required to avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy. 

You must notify the manager or CEO as soon as possible if you believe or suspect that a conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur in the future.  

You are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue of suspicion of modern slavery in any parts of our business or the supply chains of any supplier tier at the earliest opportunity. 

If you believe or suspect a breach of this policy has occurred or that it may occur you must notify your manager or report it in accordance with out whistleblowing policy as soon as possible.