Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Man with Van Tottenham Hale recognises its responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of its operations and supply chains. This statement sets out the steps we are taking to identify, prevent, and address risks related to modern slavery in connection with our man and van, removals, and associated services.
We are committed to conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner and to safeguarding the rights and dignity of every individual who may be affected by our activities, directly or indirectly.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Man with Van Tottenham Hale provides local and regional transport, removals, and associated services. Our operations involve drivers, vehicles, administrative functions, and a range of suppliers who provide goods and services such as vehicles, fuel, equipment, uniforms, maintenance services, and temporary labour.
We recognise that risks related to modern slavery can arise in logistics, agency labour, cleaning, and subcontracted services. We therefore aim to work only with reputable suppliers and partners who share our commitment to safeguarding human rights and fair working practices.
Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery
We operate a clear zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation. This applies to our own operations, our workers, and everyone in our supply chains.
We expect all suppliers, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same high standards. Any evidence or reasonable suspicion of modern slavery connected to our business will be treated with the utmost seriousness and may result in the termination of commercial relationships, reporting to the relevant authorities, and other appropriate actions.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We aim to work with suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights legislation. As part of our approach to due diligence, we seek to:
Require suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in or support modern slavery or human trafficking and that they provide safe and fair working conditions for their employees.
Assess new and existing suppliers against our ethical expectations, with a focus on higher-risk categories such as labour agencies, cleaning providers, and subcontracted services.
Conduct periodic reviews and audits of selected suppliers, which may include requesting documentation, statements, or other evidence of compliance with modern slavery legislation and ethical labour practices.
Where issues or concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier to agree corrective actions and timescales. If adequate improvements are not made, we reserve the right to reconsider or terminate the business relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions they may have about modern slavery, human trafficking, or unethical labour practices connected to our business or supply chains.
Concerns can be raised directly with management or through any internal reporting process made available to workers. Reports can be made in confidence, and we will take all allegations seriously. We are committed to ensuring that no one who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of detrimental treatment as a result.
Where appropriate, and particularly in cases of suspected criminal activity, we will cooperate fully with relevant authorities and support investigations into potential modern slavery or human trafficking offences.
Training and Awareness
We aim to build awareness of modern slavery risks among our management team and, where relevant, among staff who are involved in procurement, supplier management, recruitment, and day-to-day operations.
Training and guidance may cover how to recognise signs of exploitation, how to escalate potential concerns, and how to apply our zero-tolerance policy in practice. We will continue to review our training needs to ensure our people understand their responsibilities.
Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Man with Van Tottenham Hale. They are responsible for ensuring this statement is implemented and kept under review, and for monitoring compliance with our policy commitments.
We review this statement on an annual basis and may update it more frequently if required by changes in legislation, our business operations, or identified risks. Each review will consider the effectiveness of our actions, any reported concerns or incidents, and opportunities for improvement in our processes and controls.
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement has been approved by the management of Man with Van Tottenham Hale and reflects our ongoing commitment to act ethically, to respect human rights, and to do everything we reasonably can to combat modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.
