Knaresborough Engineering:

Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

1. Policy Statement

Knaresborough Engineering is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business operations. We are dedicated to ensuring that slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking are not present in any part of our business or supply chains. This policy reflects our commitment to ensuring that modern slavery does not occur in any area of our operations, in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We expect the same high standards from all individuals and entities we engage with, including business partners, suppliers, and contractors.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all individuals working for or on behalf of Knaresborough Engineering, including employees (whether permanent, temporary, fixed-term, or agency), contractors, consultants, trainees, and any other third parties associated with us. This policy also applies to our supply chains and any organisations we do business with.

3. Definition of Modern Slavery

Modern slavery refers to:

Slavery, servitude, and forced or compulsory labour: Situations where individuals are coerced to work through threats, violence, or abuse of power.

Human trafficking: The movement of individuals, by means such as coercion or deception, for the purpose of exploitation.

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights.

4. Our Approach

Knaresborough Engineering has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place within our business or supply chains. Our approach includes:

– Risk assessment: We conduct regular assessments of our supply chain to identify areas where the risk of modern slavery may be present.

– Supplier due diligence: We carry out due diligence on all new suppliers to ensure they are compliant with the Modern Slavery Act. This includes assessing the risk of modern slavery and ensuring clear contractual terms that prohibit such practices.

– Training: We provide training and guidance to our staff to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and know how to report concerns.

– Reporting concerns: Any concerns about modern slavery can be raised confidentially and will be taken seriously.

5. Responsibilities

All employees, suppliers, and contractors of Knaresborough Engineering have a responsibility to report any concerns they may have regarding modern slavery in any part of the business or supply chain. Employees are expected to adhere to this policy and ensure they are vigilant in their work to identify potential risks.

Management

The senior management team is responsible for ensuring the ongoing implementation of this policy and for reviewing it regularly.

Supply Chain

All suppliers are expected to adhere to the same high ethical standards, and we will terminate contracts with any suppliers found to be in violation of the Modern Slavery Act.

6. Raising a Concern

If you suspect that modern slavery is occurring within Knaresborough Engineering, or in our supply chain, you must report it to your line manager or directly to the compliance manager, Ms Debbie Quick. We guarantee confidentiality and will take appropriate action to investigate any concerns.

This Health and Safety policy will be reviewed and updated regularly.

Robert Waller
Managing Partner. Director
Knaresborough Engineering (Yorkshire) Limited — March 2023