Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Somers Town
Man with Van Somers Town is committed to conducting all aspects of its operations in a manner that upholds human rights, respects individual dignity, and actively prevents modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we are taking to identify, mitigate, and eliminate the risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude, debt bondage, and child labour. This applies to all individuals working for or on behalf of Man with Van Somers Town at every level, including permanent staff, temporary workers, contractors, and any third parties providing goods or services.
We expect the same high standards from all our suppliers, business partners, and service providers. We do not knowingly engage with any organisation that is associated with or complicit in modern slavery. Any indication that a supplier or partner may be involved in such practices will result in immediate investigation and may lead to termination of the relationship.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Man with Van Somers Town provides transport and moving services to customers in Somers Town and surrounding areas. While our direct operations are relatively small and operate within the UK, we recognise that modern slavery risks can exist in indirect supply chains, including vehicle sourcing, fuel, equipment, uniforms, and facilities services.
We are committed to understanding these risks and working proactively with our suppliers to promote ethical conduct and transparent labour practices.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We require our suppliers to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights legislation. As part of our supplier onboarding and ongoing review processes, we:
Assess new suppliers for indicators of modern slavery risk, taking into account sector, location, and labour practices. Require confirmation of compliance with modern slavery and human rights laws and our zero-tolerance stance. Reserve the right to request evidence of policies, procedures, and training related to modern slavery from existing and prospective suppliers.
Where appropriate and proportionate to the level of risk, we may conduct audits or request third-party audit reports to verify supplier compliance. Any non-compliance identified through audits or other means will require immediate corrective actions. Persistent or serious breaches will result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing
Man with Van Somers Town encourages all workers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about suspected modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to our business or supply chains.
Reports can be made to management or through any established internal reporting channels. Individuals raising concerns will be treated fairly and respectfully, and we are committed to ensuring that no one faces retaliation or disadvantage for reporting in good faith.
All reports will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and, where necessary, escalated to senior management. Appropriate remedial measures will be taken in response to any substantiated concerns.
Training and Awareness
We aim to ensure that relevant staff and managers understand the indicators of modern slavery and the steps to take if they suspect it may be occurring. This includes providing guidance on recognising warning signs, using reporting channels, and supporting affected individuals where it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement
Man with Van Somers Town is committed to continually improving its approach to preventing modern slavery. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least once every year, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, our operations, or identified risks.
The annual review will consider the effectiveness of our policies, supplier assessments, audits, training, and reporting processes. Where necessary, we will update our procedures and introduce additional measures to strengthen our response and reduce the risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains.
This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the leadership of Man with Van Somers Town and represents our ongoing commitment to acting ethically, transparently, and responsibly in all our activities.
