Zero tolerance framework
Zero tolerance policies establish comprehensive monitoring systems that identify, prevent and eliminate modern slavery risks across all business operations and supply chain partnerships. This approach encompasses direct employment practices, contractor relationships and extended supplier networks.
Systematic due diligence processes evaluate all business relationships for modern slavery indicators, creating robust safeguards that protect vulnerable populations whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Operational integrity systems
Effective systems and controls encompass supplier assessment protocols, regular audit programmes and whistleblowing mechanisms that enable early identification of exploitation risks before they compromise operational integrity or regulatory compliance.
These frameworks include mandatory supplier declarations, risk assessment matrices based on geographical and sectoral vulnerability indicators, and ongoing monitoring systems that track compliance across all supply chain tiers.
Supply chain accountability
Supply chain management extends beyond immediate suppliers to encompass extended networks where exploitation risks may be concentrated within lower-tier providers operating in high-risk geographical regions or industrial sectors.
Contractual obligations require suppliers to demonstrate compliance with modern slavery prevention standards, implement their own monitoring systems and provide regular reporting on risk mitigation measures throughout their own supply networks.
Continuous improvement commitment
Regular review and enhancement of anti-slavery measures ensures systems remain effective against evolving exploitation methods whilst maintaining operational efficiency and commercial competitiveness across all business activities.
Annual assessment processes evaluate policy effectiveness, identify emerging risks and implement enhanced controls that strengthen protection measures whilst supporting legitimate business relationships and economic development in vulnerable regions.
Stakeholder transparency
This statement demonstrates our commitment to transparency in modern slavery prevention, providing stakeholders with clear information about our policies, procedures and performance in eliminating exploitation from business operations and supply chains.
Regular reporting ensures accountability for progress whilst contributing to broader industry efforts to eliminate modern slavery through collective action, information sharing and best practice development across all operational sectors.