Manandvan Chiswick Modern Slavery Statement
Manandvan Chiswick publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to make clear our commitment to preventing slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chains. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of contemporary slavery and will take decisive action when issues are identified. This anti-slavery statement sets out our approach, the steps we take, and how we expect our suppliers and partners to behave.
We recognise that a credible modern slavery policy must be backed by practical measures. Our senior leadership endorses a culture of transparency and accountability; we require managers and staff to report any concerns immediately through specified reporting channels and to participate in awareness training. The tone from the top reinforces that there is no place for exploitation in our organisation.
Our ethical procurement principles are explicit: suppliers must comply with all applicable laws and our supplier code of conduct, and they must not engage in practices that could lead to forced labour or human trafficking. We embed these requirements in contracts and purchase terms, and we reserve the right to terminate relationships where breaches are confirmed.
To make this statement actionable, Manandvan Chiswick operates a programme of supplier audits and assessments. We carry out risk-based due diligence across our supply chain, combining desk-based checks, self-assessment questionnaires and on-site inspections where risk indicators are present. Our supplier audits focus on recruitment practices, working hours, wage payments and freedom of movement to detect any signs of exploitation.
We maintain a supplier review schedule that prioritises suppliers in high-risk sectors and geographies for more frequent checks. In this way our supplier audit process is dynamic: suppliers with strong compliance records may see reduced scrutiny while those with concerns are escalated for remediation or replacement. Our procurement teams are trained to spot risk signals and to insist on corrective action where needed.
Internally, we provide multiple reporting channels so that workers, contractors and third parties can raise concerns quickly and confidentially. These reporting channels include an anonymous hotline, a secure email route and a dedicated internal escalation pathway to senior management. We emphasise that reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly and that whistleblowers will be protected from retaliation.
When an allegation of modern slavery or forced labour is raised, we follow a clear investigative protocol: immediate risk assessment to ensure individuals are safe, preservation of evidence, a full investigation by trained staff and engagement with external experts and authorities where appropriate. Remedial actions may include supplier suspension, contractual termination, restoration of worker rights and cooperation with enforcement agencies.
Our annual review of the slavery and human trafficking statement evaluates the effectiveness of policies and practices. Each year we publish an updated statement that summarises outcomes from supplier audits, training completed, reports received and corrective actions taken. This review is overseen by the board and informs improvements to our controls and resourcing.
In conclusion, the Manandvan Chiswick slavery statement demonstrates our enduring commitment to eradicating exploitation from our operations and supply chains. We will continue to strengthen our policies, enhance supplier engagement, increase the reach of our reporting channels and refine our audit programme. Through vigilant oversight and a strong zero-tolerance policy, we aim to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or in the businesses we work with.
