Modern Slavery Statement
Here’s a Modern Slavery Statement for Sharp Group Logistics, ensuring compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and reflecting a strong commitment to ethical practices:
Modern Slavery Statement
Sharp Group Logistics is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business operations and supply chain. We recognize our responsibility to uphold ethical practices and ensure that our business activities do not contribute to exploitation in any form.
Our Commitment
• Zero Tolerance: We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, forced labor, and human trafficking.
• Compliance: We comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to modern slavery and labor practices, including the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
• Due Diligence: We actively identify and address risks of modern slavery within our operations and supply chain.
Our Policies and Practices
To uphold our commitment, we have implemented the following measures:
1. Employee Awareness:
• All employees receive training on modern slavery and how to identify potential signs of exploitation.
• Employees are encouraged to report concerns without fear of retaliation.
2. Supplier Standards:
• We work only with suppliers and contractors who align with our ethical values.
• Our procurement processes include rigorous checks to ensure compliance with anti-slavery standards.
3. Risk Assessments:
• Regularly review our supply chain and operations to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery.
• Collaborate with partners to improve transparency and ethical practices.
4. Whistleblowing Policy:
• Provide a confidential channel for employees and stakeholders to report any concerns about unethical practices.
Our Supply Chain
We engage with a range of suppliers and contractors to support our logistics operations. We ensure that all partners are vetted and adhere to our anti-slavery policy. Any supplier found to be in breach of these standards will face termination of contracts and be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continuously improving our approach to combating modern slavery by:
• Reviewing and updating our policies annually.
• Strengthening supplier agreements to ensure adherence to ethical practices.
• Investing in training and awareness programs for staff and stakeholders.
Responsibility and Accountability
The Directors and Senior Management of Sharp Group Logistics take full responsibility for the implementation and effectiveness of this statement. We are dedicated to ensuring ethical conduct across all aspects of our business.
Reporting Concerns
If you have concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical practices related to our business or supply chain, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@sharpgrouplogistics.co.uk
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our modern slavery statement for the financial year.
Sharp Group Logistics
2/01/2025