MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT & POLICY

 

1. PURPOSE AND APPLICATION OF THIS POLICY

 

1.1 ECO Manufacturing Ltd (hereinafter called ECO) is committed to combating slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, as well as human trafficking. In accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we have a zero tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery. We are committed to acting ethically and transparently, and this document sets out our policy with the aim of the prevention of modern slavery or human trafficking within our business or supply chains.

 

1.2 ECO considers that the term “modern slavery” encompasses:

Human trafficking.

Forced to work, through mental, physical or threat of physical action.

Being owned or controlled by an employer through mental or physical abuse or the threat of abuse.

Being dehumanised, treated as a commodity or being bought or sold as property.

Being physically constrained or to have restriction placed on freedom of movement and association.

 

1.3 In line with ECO’s obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we have published this statement disclosing the actions we have taken, and are continuing to take to contribute to the vital work of prohibiting modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. ECO take our responsibilities very seriously, and are fully committed too transparency in all aspects of our business.

 

1.4 This policy applies to all persons working for ECO, or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, interns, agents, contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives and business partners in any capacity whatsoever.

 

1.5 We have structures in place to ensure that we conduct due diligence procedures on all suppliers, contractors and business partners. Our anti-modern slavery policy also forms part of our contract with all suppliers, contractors and business partners, who are required to confirm that no part of their business operations contradicts this policy.

 

2. COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY

 

2.1 The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chains is the responsibility of all those working for ECO or under our control.  You are required to avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy.

 

2.2 All employees have an obligation to familiarise themselves with our procedures to help in the identification and prevention of modern slavery and to conduct business in a manner such that the opportunity for and incidence of modern slavery is prevented.

 

2.3 Whilst recognising our statutory obligation to set out the steps we have taken to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chains, we acknowledge that we do not control the conduct of individuals and organisations in our supply chains.

 

3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE POLICY

 

3.1 The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chains is the responsibility of all those working for us or under our control.

 

3.2 Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy and are given any necessary training on it and the issue of modern slavery in supply chains.

 

4. REPORTING MODERN SLAVERY OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING

 

4.1 ECO’s employees, customers and business associated should raise any concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chain at the earliest possible stage. Any concerns should be raised with a manager or directly with the Managing Director.

 

5. BREACHES OF THIS POLICY

 

5.1 Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct.

 

5.2 We will terminate our relationship with other individuals and organisations working on our behalf if they breach this policy.

 

Signed by

 

 

 

Mr Roger D Payn

Managing Director

October 2023