Man With a Van Vauxhall Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Man With a Van Vauxhall is taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business in a lawful, ethical, and transparent manner, and to promoting respect for human rights in all aspects of our work.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man With a Van Vauxhall has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and any form of exploitation. This policy applies to all individuals working for or on behalf of our business at every level, including employees, agency workers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

We expect everyone connected to our business to uphold the highest standards of integrity. Any suspected breach of this policy will be taken extremely seriously, investigated promptly, and may result in termination of contracts or working relationships where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man With a Van Vauxhall provides transport and moving services, primarily operating within the local and regional area. Our supply chains include vehicle hire or purchase providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging suppliers, and various service providers such as maintenance and cleaning contractors.

We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist at multiple tiers of a supply chain. We are therefore committed to understanding our supply chain, prioritising higher-risk areas, and working only with organisations that share our commitment to eliminating modern slavery.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and contractors to comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. As part of our due diligence process, new suppliers may be required to confirm that they have their own policies and procedures in place to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.

Where proportionate to the size and nature of the relationship, we may carry out supplier audits or request evidence of compliance with relevant standards. These audits may include reviewing policies, worker terms and conditions, recruitment practices, and, where appropriate, site visits or independent assessments.

If a supplier is found to be involved in or knowingly facilitating modern slavery, we will take immediate corrective steps. This may include requiring a remediation plan, suspending orders, or terminating the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Protection

Man With a Van Vauxhall encourages employees, contractors, and any third party to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be reported directly to management or through any existing internal reporting channel that is accessible to the individual.

All reports will be taken seriously and handled sensitively. Where appropriate, concerns will be investigated and addressed promptly. We will protect, as far as reasonably possible, the confidentiality of anyone raising a concern in good faith and will not tolerate any form of victimisation or detrimental treatment as a result of speaking up.

Training and Awareness

We aim to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our team by providing information and guidance relevant to their roles. This may include training on how to recognise the signs of exploitation, the importance of ethical recruitment, and the procedures for reporting concerns.

Managers and individuals responsible for procurement or supplier relationships will receive additional guidance so that they can effectively assess risk and apply our standards when choosing and reviewing suppliers.

Ongoing Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. As our business and supply chains develop, we will continue to refine our approach, improve our due diligence processes, and strengthen our controls.

The annual review will consider any incidents reported, the effectiveness of actions taken, feedback from workers and suppliers, and any changes in the regulatory environment. Where improvements are identified, we will implement updated policies, procedures, or training to enhance our response to the risk of modern slavery.

This Statement has been approved by the leadership of Man With a Van Vauxhall and represents our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and protecting human rights throughout our operations and supply chains.