Modern Slavery Statement for Manandvan Merton
Manandvan Merton publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our clear stance against forced labour and human trafficking. We declare a zero-tolerance policy on any form of modern slavery, and we commit to continuous improvement across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement outlines our expectations, due diligence, and the actions we will take to prevent exploitation.Scope and Principles
Our modern slavery policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners associated with Manandvan Merton. We expect everyone in our business ecosystem to uphold the same standards. The policy covers employment practices, recruitment, subcontracting and the sourcing of goods and services. Respect for human rights underpins all procurement and operational decisions.
Zero-Tolerance Policy
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach: any credible allegation of forced labour, human trafficking or related abuses will trigger immediate investigation and decisive action. Violations will result in termination of contracts, remediation where appropriate, and referral to authorities when required. Our leadership endorses these measures and ensures resources are allocated to enforce them.We conduct robust supplier due diligence and supplier audits to ensure compliance with our anti-slavery commitments. Our procurement teams apply risk-based checks at onboarding and periodically thereafter. Key elements include:
- Risk assessment: evaluating country, sector and supplier risk factors.
- Contractual clauses: requiring compliance with our modern slavery and human trafficking statement obligations.
- On-site and remote audits: verifying labour practices, wages and working conditions.
We use both announced and unannounced audits, third-party auditors where necessary, and corrective action plans. Supplier audits are documented and tracked; repeated non-conformance leads to suspension or termination. Our procurement team works collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues and to build capacity for ethical labour practices.
Manandvan Merton provides multiple secure reporting channels for concerns. Employees, suppliers and third parties can raise issues through confidential and protected mechanisms. We promote a speak-up culture and forbid retaliation against anyone who reports potential modern slavery risks in good faith. Reporting channels include internal hotlines, anonymous reporting tools and escalation to governance committees, always without the need to disclose contact details publicly.
Training and awareness form a core part of our prevention approach. Staff in procurement, human resources and operations receive regular training on identifying signs of exploitation, understanding supplier audits and implementing our modern slavery policy. We also provide guidance to suppliers on expectations and improvement steps, using targeted workshops and written resources.
Monitoring and continuous improvement are embedded in our approach. We collect key performance indicators on supplier audit coverage, remediation completion rates and training uptake. When instances of non-compliance are identified we implement remediation, support victim recovery where needed and adjust controls to prevent recurrence. Our responses are guided by principles of victim-centred remediation and proportional enforcement.
Governance and Responsibility
Oversight of this modern slavery and human trafficking statement rests with senior management and the board. Responsibility for implementation sits with designated leads in procurement and human resources, supported by legal and compliance functions. Strong governance ensures alignment of policy, operational practice and supplier engagement.The anti-slavery statement is supported by documented procedures for audits, due diligence, corrective actions and reporting. We maintain records of supplier assessments and audit outcomes, and we evaluate remediation effectiveness. External verifications and targeted reviews are used where risks are elevated.
