• Thermoguard UK Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy.

1. Introduction

 

Thermoguard UK is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its business activities and supply chains. This policy outlines our approach to ensuring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and safeguarding human rights.

2. Purpose

 

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • Define our commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • Outline the measures we take to prevent and address these issues.
  • Ensure transparency in our operations and supply chains.

3. Scope

 

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners of Thermoguard UK.

4. Definitions

 

  • Modern Slavery: Encompasses slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labor, and human trafficking.
  • Human Trafficking: The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons by means of threat, force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power, or vulnerability for the purpose of exploitation.

5. Policy Statements

 

  • Compliance: Thermoguard UK complies with all relevant legislation, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
  • Zero Tolerance: We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • Risk Assessment: We conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.
  • Due Diligence: We implement due diligence procedures to ensure our suppliers and business partners adhere to our standards.
  • Training: We provide training to employees to raise awareness and ensure they understand the signs of modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • Reporting: We encourage employees and stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery and human trafficking. Reports can be made anonymously and will be investigated promptly.

6. Responsibilities

 

  • Management: Ensure the implementation and enforcement of this policy.
  • Employees: Adhere to the policy and report any concerns.
  • Suppliers and Business Partners: Comply with the policy and cooperate with our due diligence processes.

7. Monitoring and Review

 

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure its effectiveness.

8. Communication

 

This policy will be communicated to all employees, suppliers, and business partners and made available on our website.

9. Contact Information

 

For any queries or to report concerns, please contact:

  • Email: will.halsall@thermoguard.co.uk
  • Phone: 01524944715