Man with Van Hatton Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Man with Van Hatton to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. As a provider of removals and related services, we recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to act ethically in all aspects of our activities.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man with Van Hatton has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and all forms of exploitation. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that upholds the dignity and rights of every individual. This commitment applies to all directors, employees, temporary workers, contractors, and suppliers engaged by or on behalf of our company.

Any form of modern slavery identified within our operations or supply chain will be treated as a serious breach of our standards. We will take prompt action, which may include terminating relationships, reporting concerns to relevant authorities, and implementing remedial measures to protect affected individuals wherever possible.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man with Van Hatton operates within the transport and removals sector, providing moving, delivery, and associated services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chain includes vehicle and equipment providers, fuel and logistics partners, subcontracted drivers and porters, and various support service providers such as maintenance and storage facilities.

We recognise that some areas of our supply chain, particularly where labour is sourced through third parties or in higher-risk sectors or regions, may present a greater risk of modern slavery. We therefore focus our due diligence and oversight on these higher-risk areas.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and subcontractors to uphold the same high standards that we apply to our own operations. Our approach includes:

Requiring suppliers and subcontractors to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws and to prohibit forced, bonded, or involuntary labour of any kind.

Including modern slavery and ethical conduct clauses in our supplier and subcontractor arrangements where appropriate.

Conducting risk-based supplier assessments, which may include requesting documentation, reviewing policies, and seeking information about recruitment practices, working hours, and wage arrangements.

Undertaking periodic audits of selected suppliers, either directly or through third-party assessors, to verify compliance with our standards. Where concerns are identified, we will engage with the supplier to agree corrective actions and timescales or, where necessary, discontinue the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Man with Van Hatton encourages a culture of openness where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Employees, contractors, suppliers, and any other stakeholders are encouraged to report any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery or unethical behaviour connected to our business or supply chain.

Concerns can be raised through line management or senior management. Reports may be made confidentially, and we will treat all concerns seriously, investigate them promptly, and take appropriate action. Retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited and itself constitutes a breach of our policy.

Training and Awareness

We provide appropriate training and guidance so that employees and key suppliers understand what modern slavery is, how to recognise the warning signs, and how to respond to concerns. Training is focused on staff involved in procurement, supplier management, recruitment, and front-line operations, where the risk of encountering labour exploitation is higher.

Monitoring, Accountability, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with senior management, who ensure that this statement and supporting procedures are implemented and monitored. We track the effectiveness of our measures by reviewing reported incidents, audit outcomes, supplier performance, and feedback from employees and stakeholders.

This statement will be reviewed at least annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, and our operational structure. As part of this review, we will assess our risk profile, evaluate the effectiveness of our training, audits, and reporting mechanisms, and set objectives for continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking throughout our business and supply chains.