Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Penge

Man With Van Penge is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Man With Van Penge to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms and can affect workers across multiple sectors, especially where services, transport, and subcontracted labour are involved. Our approach is grounded in a zero-tolerance policy that applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers.

We expect everyone associated with Man With Van Penge to uphold the highest ethical standards. Modern slavery has no place in our business, and any indication of coercion, deception, intimidation, debt bondage, child labour, or passport retention will be treated as a serious breach. This statement reinforces our commitment to identifying and addressing risks early, ensuring that our Man With Van Penge modern slavery statement remains clear, practical, and accountable.

Our responsibilities begin with due diligence. When selecting suppliers, subcontractors, and service partners, we assess their labour practices, legal compliance, and treatment of workers. We require suppliers to confirm that they operate in line with applicable employment laws and that they do not use forced, trafficked, or otherwise exploited labour. If concerns arise, we investigate promptly and take proportionate action, which may include corrective measures, suspension, or termination of the relationship.

We also conduct supplier audits to monitor risk and verify compliance. These audits may include reviewing employment records, checking working hours, assessing recruitment methods, and evaluating wage practices. Where a higher-risk profile is identified, the audit process is strengthened through additional scrutiny and follow-up checks. In this way, Man With Van Penge slavery prevention efforts remain active rather than symbolic, and we work to improve transparency across the supply chain.

Training is an important part of our prevention strategy. Relevant staff are encouraged to recognise warning signs such as restricted freedom of movement, unsafe accommodation, unexplained deductions from pay, and signs of fear or control. By improving awareness, we strengthen our ability to respond appropriately and support vulnerable individuals. This also helps ensure that our modern slavery statement for Man With Van Penge is embedded in daily practice rather than treated as a one-off declaration.

We maintain clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Any employee, contractor, supplier, or other stakeholder who suspects wrongdoing is encouraged to report it through internal reporting procedures. All reports are handled sensitively, recorded carefully, and reviewed by responsible management. Where necessary, concerns are escalated for further investigation and corrective action. We are committed to protecting whistleblowers and ensuring that reports are taken seriously.

Our zero-tolerance policy is supported by contractual expectations and ongoing monitoring. Suppliers are expected to cooperate fully with requests for information and to address any non-compliance within an agreed timeframe. If a supplier fails to meet required standards or refuses to engage constructively, Man With Van Penge will consider ending the relationship. This approach reflects our determination to prevent exploitation and to maintain ethical partnerships throughout our operations.

Accountability extends beyond compliance checks. Senior leadership reviews modern slavery risks, considers any incidents or concerns raised during the year, and ensures that corrective actions are followed through. We recognise that supply chain risks can change over time, particularly where subcontracting or temporary labour is used. As a result, we aim to keep our procedures flexible, practical, and responsive to emerging issues.

This statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with best practice and legal expectations. Each annual review will consider changes in risk, audit findings, supplier performance, and any reports received through our reporting channels. Through ongoing improvement, Man With Van Penge modern slavery compliance will continue to reflect our commitment to ethical business, responsible sourcing, and respect for human dignity.