Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van Whitechapel

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Man With a Van Whitechapel to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As a provider of transport and removal services, we recognise our responsibility to respect and uphold human rights and to conduct business in an ethical and transparent manner.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Man With a Van Whitechapel has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude, bonded labour, child labour and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our own business or in any of our supply chains.

All employees, contractors and agency workers engaged by Man With a Van Whitechapel are required to comply with our policies and to uphold our standards on human rights, labour practices and fair treatment. We do not tolerate threats, coercion, abuse or any form of exploitation in the workplace.

Our Business and Supply Chains

We operate in the transport and removals sector, providing man and van services primarily in Whitechapel and surrounding areas. Our main supply chains include vehicle leasing and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging suppliers, facilities services and labour agencies.

We recognise that some parts of the logistics and labour supply sectors can be vulnerable to modern slavery risks. We therefore seek to work only with reputable suppliers that share our commitment to ethical conduct and legal compliance.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and business partners to operate in line with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and human trafficking. As part of our supplier management processes, we:

Require suppliers to confirm compliance with all applicable labour, employment and human rights laws in the jurisdictions in which they operate. Communicate our expectation that no forced, bonded or involuntary labour is used in any part of their operations or supply chains. Reserve the right to conduct proportionate audits or assessments of higher-risk suppliers to verify compliance with these requirements.

Where we identify potential risks, we may request further information, documentation or evidence relating to recruitment practices, working hours, wage payments, right-to-work checks and grievance mechanisms. Failure to demonstrate adequate controls or willingness to improve may result in the termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Protecting Whistleblowers

We encourage anyone who works for or with Man With a Van Whitechapel, or who is otherwise connected with our business, to raise concerns about possible modern slavery or human trafficking.

Concerns can be raised internally with a manager or through any established reporting channel used within our organisation. Reports may be made in good faith without fear of retaliation. We will treat all concerns seriously, handle them sensitively and, where appropriate, investigate promptly and thoroughly.

We are committed to protecting whistleblowers and will not tolerate victimisation of any person who raises a concern about modern slavery or unethical behaviour.

Training and Awareness

We aim to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our management team and relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment and supplier management. Training and guidance focus on identifying warning signs, understanding legal obligations and knowing how to escalate concerns.

We will continue to review the scope and frequency of our training to ensure it remains appropriate for the size and nature of our business.

Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to preventing modern slavery. This Statement and the underlying policies and procedures that support it are reviewed at least annually, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, business operations or identified risks.

As part of our annual review, we will:

Assess the effectiveness of our current controls and due diligence processes. Consider any reported concerns, incidents or investigations and the lessons learned. Evaluate emerging risks within our sector and supply chains and adjust our response accordingly.

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the leadership of Man With a Van Whitechapel and represents our ongoing commitment to upholding human rights, promoting fair treatment and ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chains.