Modern Slavery Statement for Man With A Van Abbey Wood

Man With A Van Abbey Wood is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps taken by Man With A Van Abbey Wood to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and wider supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, including transport, storage, packaging, maintenance, and subcontracted services. Our position is clear: there is a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation.

The Man With A Van Abbey Wood approach is based on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement. We expect all employees, subcontractors, and suppliers to uphold the same ethical standards. In practical terms, this means checking recruitment practices, monitoring labour arrangements, and ensuring that no person is subjected to coercion, deception, or abuse of vulnerability. We also recognise the importance of clear responsibility across management, operational teams, and procurement decisions.

Our internal controls are designed to identify risks early. This includes reviewing working hours, pay practices, right-to-work documentation where applicable, and the legitimacy of labour providers used by our suppliers. We believe that a strong modern slavery policy must be supported by consistent action, not just written commitments. For this reason, our processes are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks associated with our business.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We apply strict standards when selecting and monitoring suppliers. Every supplier working with Man With A Van Abbey Wood is expected to comply with all relevant labour laws, human rights obligations, and ethical sourcing requirements. Supplier contracts may include provisions requiring lawful recruitment, fair treatment of workers, and cooperation with investigations if concerns arise.

Supplier audits are a key part of our due diligence framework. These audits may be risk-based and can include document checks, labour practice reviews, site inspections where relevant, and follow-up action plans. When higher-risk arrangements are identified, we may increase the frequency of checks or request additional assurances. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we will take corrective action, which may include suspension or termination of the relationship.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all forms of modern slavery and exploitation. Any confirmed breach will be treated as a serious matter. We will not knowingly engage with any partner that uses forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, or exploitative recruitment fees. Our stance is reinforced through onboarding checks, supplier agreements, and management oversight to ensure the policy is understood and applied consistently.

We also seek to build awareness among staff so that modern slavery risks can be recognised and escalated quickly. Training and guidance help employees understand warning signs such as restricted freedom of movement, unusual payment practices, intimidation, or signs that a worker may be controlled by another party. A culture of vigilance is essential to maintaining ethical operations across the Man With A Van Abbey Wood network.

Reporting channels are available for employees, contractors, and suppliers who wish to raise concerns in good faith. Any suspected case of exploitation can be reported through internal management routes or formally through our compliance process. Reports are handled sensitively, and we aim to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Concerns will be assessed promptly, investigated appropriately, and escalated where necessary to relevant authorities.

Transparency is central to our response. We document concerns, record outcomes, and use lessons learned to strengthen controls. Where a report reveals an issue in our supply chain, we will work to stop harm, support remediation where appropriate, and review whether existing controls need to be improved. This structured approach reflects our commitment to responsible business conduct.

Annual review is a critical part of maintaining an effective statement. At least once every year, Man With A Van Abbey Wood reviews its policies, risk assessments, supplier oversight measures, and reporting procedures. This review helps us evaluate whether our controls remain suitable, whether new risks have emerged, and whether additional training or auditing is required. The findings inform updates to our internal processes and future prevention measures.

By maintaining strong controls, clear reporting channels, and rigorous supplier audits, Man With A Van Abbey Wood demonstrates its commitment to eliminating modern slavery from our operations and supply chain. We understand that this responsibility requires ongoing attention, leadership, and accountability. Our promise is to continue strengthening our approach and to act decisively whenever risk or wrongdoing is identified.