Modern Slavery Statement for Man And Van Tooting

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and controls followed by Man And Van Tooting to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist in many sectors, including transport, logistics, warehousing, subcontracted labour, and material procurement. As a responsible man and van Tooting service, we are committed to acting ethically, maintaining lawful employment practices, and ensuring that dignity and fairness remain central to everything we do.

Our approach is based on a zero-tolerance policy. We do not accept any form of slavery, servitude, debt bondage, child labour, or human trafficking in our business or through any supplier or contractor acting on our behalf. This policy applies to recruitment, pay, working hours, accommodation arrangements, subcontracting, and the use of temporary labour. Any concerns identified are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and addressed through corrective action or termination of the relationship where required.

The management team of Man And Van Tooting is responsible for overseeing compliance, embedding awareness, and ensuring that risk controls remain effective. All staff are expected to understand the signs of exploitation, including restricted movement, withheld documents, unsafe living conditions, or signs that a worker is being controlled by another person. We encourage a culture in which concerns can be raised early, without fear of retaliation, so that potential abuse can be identified before it escalates.

Supplier relationships are a key part of our preventative approach. We carry out supplier audits and due diligence checks to assess labour standards, ownership structures, recruitment methods, and subcontracting practices. Where appropriate, audits may include document reviews, worker interviews, and verification of employment rights. If a supplier cannot demonstrate acceptable standards, we require an improvement plan and monitor progress. Continued non-compliance may result in suspension or removal from our approved supplier base.

To support responsible sourcing, Man And Van Tooting expects suppliers to share our ethical standards in writing and to apply equivalent controls throughout their own supply chains. We also review high-risk relationships more frequently, especially where there is reliance on agency labour, cross-border recruitment, or rapid turnaround work. This helps us reduce the chance that hidden exploitation could enter our operations through indirect routes.

Reporting channels are available to all employees, contractors, and suppliers who suspect wrongdoing. Concerns may be raised internally through supervisors, managers, or designated compliance leads, and all reports are handled confidentially where possible. We make clear that retaliation will not be tolerated against anyone who reports a concern in good faith. Every report is assessed carefully, documented, and, where necessary, escalated for further investigation and corrective action.

Training and awareness are also important parts of our response. Staff involved in hiring, subcontracting, purchasing, or site supervision receive guidance on recognising indicators of exploitation and on responding appropriately if a concern arises. We emphasise that the presence of poor wages, excessive hours, control over identity documents, or pressure to work without proper breaks may indicate a serious abuse of rights. This understanding strengthens the protections built into our day-to-day operations.

We expect our man and van Tooting supply chain to comply with all applicable employment, immigration, and health and safety laws. Our contracts include provisions requiring ethical conduct and cooperation with audits or information requests. In this way, we reinforce our commitment to lawful and fair business practice while reducing exposure to labour exploitation across transport and delivery activities.

This statement is reviewed annually by senior management to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, and effective. The annual review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, changes in legislation, emerging risk areas, and lessons learned from supplier assessments. Any improvements identified are incorporated into updated policies, training, and controls so that our man and van Tooting operations continue to meet high ethical standards.

At Man And Van Tooting, we recognise that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Our commitment extends beyond compliance and reflects our broader duty to protect people, promote fairness, and maintain integrity in every part of the business. Through strong oversight, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and yearly review, we aim to ensure that our services are delivered in a way that respects human rights and rejects exploitation in all forms.