Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Stanmore
Man with Van Stanmore is committed to conducting business in a responsible, transparent and ethical manner. We recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation are serious crimes and fundamental violations of human rights. This statement outlines the actions we take to prevent modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a clear zero-tolerance stance on all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with any individual, contractor, agency, or supplier that is involved in, supports, or turns a blind eye to these practices. Our expectation is that everyone we work with shares our commitment to human dignity, fair treatment, and lawful employment.
This commitment is embedded in our internal policies and our approach to staff recruitment, training, and day-to-day operations. All workers must be engaged on fair terms, with freedom of movement, the right to leave employment in accordance with contractual terms, and access to their own personal documents at all times.
Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits
Although our business model is relatively simple and primarily focused on local removal and transport services, we acknowledge that risks can exist within supply chains, particularly in areas such as temporary labour, subcontracted drivers, vehicle maintenance, fuel, and equipment procurement.
We expect all suppliers and contractors to uphold standards that are consistent with our zero-tolerance policy. As part of our due diligence, we assess new suppliers for ethical practices and reserve the right to refuse or terminate relationships where concerns are identified. We require suppliers to confirm that they comply with all relevant employment, labour and human rights laws within their jurisdictions.
Where appropriate and proportionate to the level of risk, we may conduct supplier audits or request evidence of compliance, such as workforce policies, right-to-work processes, and confirmation of prohibition of forced or bonded labour. Any supplier found to be in breach of these standards may be subject to corrective action, suspension or termination of our relationship.
Employee Awareness, Training and Reporting Channels
We recognise that vigilance from our team is crucial to identifying and preventing modern slavery. We aim to raise awareness among our staff and contractors about the signs of exploitation and their role in reporting concerns. This includes briefing new starters on our values and policy expectations, and providing ongoing guidance as appropriate to their roles.
All individuals working for or with Man with Van Stanmore are encouraged to report any suspicion, concern or incident that could indicate modern slavery or human trafficking, whether within our operations or in our supply chain. Concerns can be raised directly with management or through any established internal reporting routes. Reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly, with appropriate action taken where necessary.
We will not tolerate any form of victimisation against those who raise concerns in good faith. Confidentiality will be respected as far as is practical, and we will work to ensure that individuals feel safe and supported in speaking up.
Risk Management, Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We continuously review the nature of our activities and supply chains to understand where the risk of modern slavery might arise and to respond proportionately. This includes considering the countries and sectors from which we source goods and services, the use of subcontractors, and any reliance on temporary or agency labour.
Where we identify areas of higher risk, we will seek to strengthen our controls and oversight. This may involve more detailed supplier checks, clearer contractual clauses, additional training, or changes to our procurement and recruitment processes.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every twelve months to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with applicable legislation and best practice. As our business evolves, we will continue to develop our approach, refine our procedures, and work with our staff and suppliers to reduce the risk of modern slavery in all areas of our operations.
Man with Van Stanmore is committed to ongoing improvement, transparency and accountability in the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking.
