Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Hadley Wood

This Modern Slavery Statement is made on behalf of Man with Van Hadley Wood. It sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business ethically, with integrity, and in compliance with all applicable laws relating to modern slavery.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man with Van Hadley Wood adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and exploitation. We expect the same high standards from everyone we work with, including employees, contractors, agency workers, and all suppliers and business partners. Any form of modern slavery is incompatible with our values and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone who works for or with Man with Van Hadley Wood does so freely, is treated with dignity and respect, and is provided with safe and fair working conditions. Our policies and practices are designed to uphold human rights and promote a culture of transparency and accountability.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man with Van Hadley Wood provides man and van, removal, and related transport services. Our supply chains primarily consist of vehicle and equipment providers, fuel and maintenance suppliers, and other service providers that support our day-to-day operations. We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist at different levels of the supply chain and we are committed to identifying, assessing, and mitigating those risks on an ongoing basis.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require our suppliers and business partners to operate in line with our ethical standards and our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. As part of our due diligence process, we assess the risk profile of new and existing suppliers and reserve the right to conduct checks and audits where appropriate.

Our approach includes:

Assessing suppliers based on their geographical location, industry sector, and labour practices; requesting information on their policies and processes relating to modern slavery and human rights; including appropriate contractual expectations on ethical conduct and compliance with modern slavery legislation; and taking steps to investigate and address any concerns raised about a supplier or sub-contractor.

Where reasonable, we may carry out periodic reviews or audits of higher-risk suppliers. If a supplier is found to be involved in, or unable to demonstrate adequate prevention of, modern slavery, we will take proportionate action which may include suspension or termination of the relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Man with Van Hadley Wood encourages anyone connected with our business, including employees, workers, suppliers, and customers, to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or human trafficking. We take all such reports seriously and will investigate them promptly and sensitively.

Concerns may relate to our own operations, the practices of our suppliers, or the conduct of any person representing our business. Reports can be made through our management team or other established reporting channels within the business. We are committed to ensuring that no one who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of retaliation or disadvantage as a result.

Training and Awareness

We recognise the importance of awareness and understanding in preventing modern slavery. Man with Van Hadley Wood aims to ensure that relevant members of our team are aware of the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond if they suspect it is occurring. We periodically review our internal guidance and may provide additional information or training where risks are identified or where our operations or supply chains change.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our response to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Man with Van Hadley Wood. We monitor the effectiveness of the measures we take and remain open to improving our approach as legislation, best practice, and our own operations evolve.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every twelve months and updated where necessary to reflect any changes in our business, supply chains, or legal obligations. The review will consider any incidents reported, audit findings, supplier feedback, and developments in guidance or regulation. Updated versions of this Statement will supersede previous editions and will demonstrate our continuing commitment to identifying and addressing the risk of modern slavery.

Man with Van Hadley Wood remains dedicated to working collaboratively with our employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to uphold human rights and to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chains.