Man And A Van Sutton is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices within our operations and across our supply chain. We recognise that even businesses in the removals and transport sector must remain alert to risks, especially where labour is temporary, subcontracted, or linked to third-party services. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every part of the business.

We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same principles. Modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, child labour, coercion, and the withholding of wages or identity documents. At Man And A Van Sutton, we take a preventive approach by identifying potential risks early and embedding ethical conduct into our day-to-day operations. Our leadership team is responsible for ensuring that this policy is understood, implemented, and regularly reviewed.

As part of our commitment, we carry out appropriate due diligence on suppliers and service providers. This includes checking employment practices, reviewing the origin of goods and labour arrangements, and assessing whether third parties have adequate controls in place. Where necessary, we request further evidence and may carry out supplier audits to verify compliance with our expectations. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we will work with them to improve, or end the relationship if risks cannot be resolved.

We also train relevant staff to recognise warning signs of exploitation. These include unusually low wages, restricted movement of workers, poor living conditions, intimidation, and reluctance to allow direct communication with labour providers. Awareness is essential because modern slavery can be hidden behind apparently legitimate arrangements. By strengthening internal understanding, Man And A Van Sutton improves its ability to spot risk and act responsibly.

Our reporting channels are designed to make concerns easier to raise. Employees, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion of exploitation, unethical conduct, or policy breaches through established internal channels. Reports are treated seriously, handled confidentially where possible, and investigated promptly. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. This commitment helps ensure that problems are identified early and addressed decisively.

The company maintains records of concerns raised, actions taken, and outcomes of investigations so that patterns can be monitored over time. Where a risk is identified, we may introduce corrective measures such as additional checks, revised contractual terms, targeted training, or enhanced oversight of labour providers. These actions support a practical and proportionate response to risk across the Man And A Van Sutton supply chain.

We expect suppliers to share our values and to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. In line with our responsible sourcing standards, we reserve the right to request evidence of compliance and to review supplier documentation as part of our ongoing monitoring. The purpose of these controls is not only to detect wrongdoing, but also to encourage ethical practice throughout our business relationships. Respect for workers is a core condition of trading with us.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with legal and ethical expectations. The review considers changes in our business model, new supplier risks, staff training needs, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. Updates are approved by management and communicated internally so that responsibilities remain clear. We believe that steady improvement is essential to maintaining a robust anti-slavery framework.

Man And A Van Sutton will continue to strengthen its safeguards against modern slavery through vigilance, accountability, and collaboration with ethical partners. Our zero-tolerance stance, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and annual review process form the foundation of our commitment. We recognise that responsible business practice requires continuous attention, and we remain determined to protect human dignity in every aspect of our operations.