Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Ruislip

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Man with Van Ruislip to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. As a local transport and removals service, we recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights, act ethically, and promote fair working conditions in every aspect of our business.

Modern slavery is a severe violation of fundamental human rights and is incompatible with our values. We are committed to continuous improvement in identifying, preventing and addressing any risks of modern slavery, both in our own activities and in the services and goods we procure from others.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

Man with Van Ruislip has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to everyone working for or on behalf of our business, including employees, casual workers, subcontractors, agency staff and all third-party suppliers.

We will not knowingly engage with any organisation or individual involved in modern slavery, child labour, forced or compulsory labour, deceptive recruitment practices, debt bondage, or any form of exploitation or abuse. Where credible concerns arise, we will investigate promptly and, where appropriate, terminate relationships that do not meet our standards.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Expectations

Our supply chain primarily consists of providers of vehicles, fuel, equipment, packaging materials, storage facilities, and occasional subcontracted transport and labour services. We expect all suppliers to uphold high standards of ethics, human rights and labour practices.

Suppliers are expected to comply with all applicable employment, labour and human rights laws, to prohibit forced, bonded or involuntary labour, to ensure that working hours, wages and benefits meet legal requirements, and to provide a safe and respectful working environment. We also expect suppliers to cascade these expectations to their own supply chains.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct proportionate due diligence on current and prospective suppliers to assess the risk of modern slavery. This may include requesting information on labour practices, reviewing relevant policies and certifications, and assessing the geographic and sector-related risks associated with the goods or services they provide.

Where we identify higher-risk relationships or sectors, we may undertake more detailed checks, including targeted audits, requests for additional documentation, or site visits where practical. If a supplier fails to provide adequate information, or where we identify non-compliance with our standards, we will require corrective action within a defined timeframe or consider ending the commercial relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or unethical conduct connected to Man with Van Ruislip. Concerns may relate to our own operations, our suppliers, or any third party acting on our behalf.

Reports can be made through existing internal reporting routes or directly to management. We are committed to treating all reports seriously, investigating them promptly and sensitively, and taking appropriate remedial action where necessary. We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith, even if it is not ultimately substantiated.

Training, Awareness and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery lies with the management of Man with Van Ruislip. Managers are responsible for promoting ethical conduct, ensuring that staff understand our expectations and referring any concerns for investigation.

We provide guidance and information to relevant employees so they can recognise signs of modern slavery, understand the risks within our sector and supply chain, and know how to report concerns. We also communicate our standards to suppliers and contractors, making clear that compliance with our zero-tolerance stance is a condition of doing business with us.

Monitoring, Improvement and Annual Review

We are committed to regularly reviewing and strengthening our approach to preventing modern slavery. This includes monitoring the effectiveness of our due diligence processes, supplier assessments, and reporting mechanisms, and updating our procedures where we identify opportunities for improvement.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed and updated at least once every year, or sooner if required by changes in legislation, our business operations or identified risks. The annual review will consider feedback from employees and suppliers, the outcome of any audits or investigations, and developments in best practice. Man with Van Ruislip remains firmly committed to maintaining a robust, transparent and accountable approach to combating modern slavery in all its forms.