Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Elephant and Castle

Man with Van Elephant and Castle is committed to conducting all aspects of its operations in an ethical, transparent, and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take, and intend to continue taking, to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our own operations and throughout our supply chains.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in any form. This applies to all aspects of our business, including direct employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. We will not knowingly engage with any individual or organisation that participates in, facilitates, or turns a blind eye to modern slavery or human trafficking.

All business decisions are guided by respect for human rights, fair working conditions, and lawful employment practices. Any suspected breach of this policy will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and may result in termination of contracts or working relationships, and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man with Van Elephant and Castle provides local and regional moving and transport services. Our supply chains include, but are not limited to, vehicle leasing and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging suppliers, technology and software services, and facilities management services.

We recognise that certain sectors and geographies present higher risks of modern slavery. We focus our due diligence on higher-risk areas of our supply chain, while maintaining a consistent expectation of ethical conduct across all suppliers and contractors.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and business partners to uphold the same high standards that we apply to our own operations. As part of our onboarding and ongoing supplier management, we:

Request confirmation from key suppliers that they comply with all applicable labour, employment, and anti-slavery laws in their jurisdictions. Include clauses in contracts, where appropriate, requiring suppliers to prohibit forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, and exploitative practices within their operations and supply chains. Reserve the right to review and, where necessary, audit suppliers who present a higher risk, or where concerns are raised about potential modern slavery issues.

Where practical, we conduct periodic checks and request supporting information or documentation from suppliers to provide assurance that their practices align with our zero-tolerance stance.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We actively encourage staff, contractors, and third parties to speak up if they have any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to our business. Individuals are encouraged to raise concerns directly with management or through any established internal reporting channels they have access to.

Reports will be handled sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. All allegations will be taken seriously, promptly assessed, and investigated as appropriate. Where issues are identified, we will take remedial action and, where necessary, report matters to the relevant authorities.

Training and Awareness

We aim to ensure that relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and recruitment, understand the risks of modern slavery and how to identify and report concerns. Training and guidance are provided to increase awareness of potential indicators of exploitation and the importance of due diligence within our supply chains.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Man with Van Elephant and Castle recognises that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continuous improvement and will regularly review and, where necessary, strengthen our policies, procedures, and due diligence processes.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by our management team to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with evolving legal requirements and best practices. As part of this review, we assess the effectiveness of our current measures, consider feedback from stakeholders, and identify further steps that can be taken to mitigate risks of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains.

By publishing this Statement, Man with Van Elephant and Castle reaffirms its commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery has no place in our business.