Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Belmont

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Man with Van Belmont is taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As a provider of removals and transportation services, we recognise our responsibility to act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. We are committed to improving our practices continuously to safeguard the wellbeing and rights of everyone who works for or with us.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Man with Van Belmont adopts a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude and child labour. We do not tolerate any practice that exploits individuals, undermines their dignity or breaches their fundamental human rights. This stance applies to our direct workforce, agency staff, contractors, subcontractors and every tier of our supply chain.

All team members are expected to act in a way that upholds this commitment. Any suspicion, concern or evidence of modern slavery connected to our business will be treated as a serious breach of our standards and dealt with promptly and decisively, which may include terminating commercial relationships or taking further appropriate action.

Our Supply Chains and Supplier Standards

Our supply chains include vehicle hire and maintenance providers, fuel and equipment suppliers, packaging material providers and other service partners who support our operations. We seek to work only with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical conduct, fair treatment and safe working conditions.

We clearly communicate our expectations on modern slavery to our suppliers and contractors. We require that they comply with all applicable labour and human rights laws and that they in turn apply similar requirements to their own suppliers and subcontractors. We expect transparency, cooperation and a willingness to address any identified risks.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

To support our zero-tolerance policy, Man with Van Belmont is developing and implementing proportionate due diligence and audit processes. These are tailored to our size and risk profile but are designed to be robust and effective.

Our approach includes conducting risk-based checks on new suppliers before engagement, assessing factors such as location, sector, nature of services and known human rights risks. For selected suppliers, we may carry out periodic audits or request information on their labour practices, recruitment procedures and grievance mechanisms.

Where potential issues are identified, we will engage with the supplier to understand the situation and agree corrective actions and timescales. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our expectations, we reserve the right to review, suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers, suppliers and other stakeholders to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. Internal concerns can be raised to line managers or senior management. We are committed to listening to concerns sensitively and treating all reports seriously and confidentially, as far as reasonably possible.

Suppliers and business partners are encouraged to inform us immediately if they become aware of modern slavery risks or incidents in their own operations or supply chains that may be connected to our business. We will investigate all credible reports and take appropriate action to prevent harm, support affected individuals where possible and strengthen our controls to avoid recurrence.

Training and Awareness

Man with Van Belmont aims to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff and relevant contractors. Training and guidance will focus on understanding what modern slavery is, recognising signs of exploitation, knowing how to respond to concerns and understanding our company policies and responsibilities.

By increasing awareness, we intend to create a culture where everyone feels responsible for helping to prevent modern slavery and understands the importance of speaking up.

Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the company leadership. They ensure that this Statement is implemented effectively, reviewed regularly and updated as needed to reflect changes in legislation, best practice and our own operations.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year. The review will consider any incidents, concerns, audit findings or changes to our risk profile and will assess whether our policies, procedures and controls remain effective. Where improvements are identified, we will implement changes and communicate them to our staff and relevant suppliers.

Man with Van Belmont is committed to continuous improvement in this area and to working collaboratively with our employees, suppliers and partners to help eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking from our operations and supply chains.