Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Merton

Man With Van Merton is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, including transport, logistics, maintenance, and outsourced services, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation.

Our commitment applies to every part of the business, from direct employment practices to the selection and oversight of suppliers. Man With Van Merton expects all workers, contractors, and suppliers to act ethically, comply with applicable laws, and uphold dignity in the workplace. We believe that responsible business conduct is essential to protecting vulnerable individuals and strengthening trust across our service network.

We understand that the risk of modern slavery can arise in labour-intensive activities, particularly where subcontracted labour, temporary workers, or third-party services are involved. For this reason, our approach is preventative as well as corrective. The Man With Van Merton modern slavery framework includes due diligence, training, supplier review, and ongoing monitoring to identify and reduce risk.

Supplier audits are a key part of our control environment. We assess suppliers before engagement and continue to review them throughout the relationship, focusing on employment practices, wage compliance, worker welfare, and evidence of lawful recruitment. Where appropriate, we request documentation, perform site checks, and evaluate whether a supplier has robust policies addressing forced labour and trafficking.

If concerns are identified, we require prompt corrective action and may suspend or terminate the relationship where risks cannot be adequately addressed. This measured but firm approach helps ensure that Man With Van Merton only works with partners who share our standards. We also encourage suppliers to cascade these expectations to their own subcontractors so that responsibility extends throughout the chain.

Internal responsibilities are clearly assigned so that oversight remains active and consistent. Managers are expected to understand red flags such as withheld identity documents, excessive working hours, unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement, or signs of coercion. In addition, relevant staff receive proportionate awareness training to help them recognise concerns and respond appropriately.

We provide several reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and in confidence. Employees, contractors, and supply-chain workers are encouraged to report suspected misconduct through internal management routes or designated reporting procedures. Reports are handled seriously, investigated promptly, and treated with discretion to protect those who speak up.

We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Any allegation involving modern slavery will be reviewed with care, and where needed, escalated to senior leadership for further action. This supports a culture in which ethical behaviour is expected and wrongdoing is challenged without fear.

Annual review is central to the effectiveness of this statement. Man With Van Merton reviews its modern slavery controls at least once every year to reflect changes in law, business activities, risk exposure, and supplier performance. The review considers the outcomes of audits, reported concerns, training uptake, and any corrective actions taken.

Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures accordingly to strengthen compliance and reduce risk. We recognise that the fight against exploitation is ongoing, and we are committed to continually improving our safeguards. Through these actions, Man With Van Merton aims to maintain a responsible, ethical, and lawful operation that supports the prevention of modern slavery in all its forms.