Man With Van Sutton is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps taken to ensure that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour have no place in our operations or supply chain. We recognise that exploitation can affect many sectors, including transport, logistics, cleaning, maintenance, and subcontracted services, so we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse.

Our Commitment and Responsibility

The leadership team of Man With Van Sutton takes responsibility for embedding ethical working practices across the business. Every employee, contractor, and supplier is expected to uphold lawful and fair standards. We assess risk in our day-to-day activities and take preventative action where needed. This means checking working conditions, reviewing labour practices, and ensuring that decisions are made with human dignity in mind. Our approach to slavery and trafficking prevention is practical, continuous, and proportionate to the risks we face.

We also require anyone representing Man With Van Sutton to follow our code of conduct. This includes respecting working time rules, paying workers fairly, and avoiding practices that could conceal exploitative employment. Where we identify any concern, we investigate promptly and take corrective steps, which may include suspending work, ending a contract, or reporting the issue to the relevant authorities.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Our supply chain is reviewed carefully before new relationships begin and throughout the life of the agreement. We use risk-based checks to assess the likelihood of forced labour, poor recruitment practices, and unsafe working conditions. Supplier audits may include document reviews, site visits, worker interviews, and verification of labour records. These audits help us confirm that suppliers meet our standards and continue to do so over time.

If a supplier is found to be falling short of our requirements, we expect immediate remediation. We may request an action plan, provide a timescale for improvement, and monitor progress closely. In cases of serious or repeated non-compliance, Man With Van Sutton will not hesitate to terminate the relationship. By combining diligence with consistent oversight, we reduce the risk of unethical practices entering our operations.

Training and Awareness

We provide relevant staff with awareness training so they can identify warning signs such as restricted freedom of movement, unusual control over pay or identity documents, and signs of intimidation. Awareness is essential because modern slavery can be hidden behind apparently ordinary work arrangements. Our training reinforces the expectation that concerns must be escalated quickly and handled sensitively.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any concern related to modern slavery, poor labour conditions, or unethical recruitment. Reports can be made through internal management channels or via our whistleblowing arrangements, and all concerns are treated seriously. We aim to protect the identity of those who raise issues in good faith and we do not tolerate retaliation, victimisation, or intimidation. This reporting framework supports a culture of accountability and early intervention.

Any allegation is reviewed promptly, with appropriate investigation steps taken depending on the nature and severity of the concern. Where necessary, we cooperate with external agencies and support remedial action to protect affected individuals. Transparency and fairness guide our response at every stage, and we keep records of concerns and outcomes to strengthen future prevention.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal requirements and business risks. The review considers audit results, supplier performance, training outcomes, reported concerns, and any changes in operations or legislation. Man With Van Sutton is committed to continuous improvement and to refining its controls wherever needed. Through regular review, stronger oversight, and decisive action, we aim to uphold a supply chain and workplace that are free from exploitation.