Modern Slavery

OVERVIEW

Anabas UK2 Ltd (Anabas) have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Anabas acknowledges its responsibilities in relation to tackling modern slavery and commits to complying with the provisions in the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Anabas will not enter into business with any other organisation, in the United Kingdom or abroad, which knowingly supports or is found to involve itself in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.

We are committed to acting ethically, with integrity and transparency in all business dealings and to putting effective systems and controls in place to safeguard against any form of modern slavery taking place within the business or our supply chain.

No labour provided by Anabas in the pursuance of the provision of its own services is obtained by means of slavery or human trafficking. The Organisation strictly adheres to the minimum standards required in relation to its responsibilities under relevant employment legislation in the United Kingdom or abroad.

Anabas is committed to paying at least the national minimum wage in the United Kingdom and any prevailing minimum wage appropriate to employees’ resident in other countries.

SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

This policy applies to all individuals working for or on behalf of Anabas at all levels, whether permanent, fixed-term or temporary, including consultants, contractors, casual staff, agency staff, and any other person who performs services for or on behalf of Anabas, (jointly referred to as Workers in this policy).

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

This policy references the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), for the avoidance of doubt this includes the Managing Director, Business Support Director, Finance Director, HR Director, Business Development Director and Account Directors.

SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILLIGENCE

Anabas works with various Subcontractors and Suppliers, referred to as the supply chain, to fulfil its activities.

All Subcontractors must complete and pass an assessment of their policies, carried out by an independent third party. In addition, our Subcontractors, are required to provide evidence of a properly authorised Modern Slavery Policy/Statement, signed and dated by an authorised person.

Suppliers are vetted internally within Anabas and assistance is provided to Suppliers as required to implement their own Modern Slavery Policy. Anabas have implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct, incorporating modern slavery.

Anabas is committed to ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking within our supply chain or in any part of our business and as such our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy applies to all those who work in any capacity for us or on our behalf.

Our Standard Terms and Conditions require our suppliers to comply with all legal requirements, including adherence to the Modern Slavery Act.  Our policies and are enforced in an effort to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain.

The thorough processes undertaken with our supply chain partners acts as confirmation to
Anabas that we are committed to ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place within their own supply chain.

TRAINING ON SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Activities are undertaken within our business to strengthen awareness on modern slavery, so staff understand the issues involved, become more aware of the risks, the signs to be vigilant of and how to raise awareness should they see or fear something of concern.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RAISING CONCERNS

The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery and other forms of corruption are the responsibility of all those working for Anabas or under Anabas control.

If any entity within our supply chain is aware of any activity by anyone which might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy, they should raise their concerns with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Employees are required to notify a member of the Senior Leadership Team as soon as possible if it is believed or suspected that a conflict with this policy has occurred, or may occur in the future, suspect that this may happen in the future, or believe that they are a victim of another form of unlawful conduct.

Any employee who breaches this policy may face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. We reserve our right to terminate our contractual relationship with any supplier if they breach this policy.

Employees who believe that they have come across an instance of modern slavery (or who may be a victim) and who need information or guidance on a remedy, justice and compensation will be advised of their right to contact the Modern Slavery Helpline and/or other specialist support and assistance providers across the UK.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, please contact a member of the Senior Leadership Team via email or telephone 01325 527699.