MODERN SLAVERY POLICY
Policy Statement: Modern Slavery Policy
1. Introduction
1.1.This policy sets out Business Sorted Ltd's actions to understand all potential modern slavery risks related to its business and to put in place steps that are aimed at ensuring there is no slavery or human trafficking in its own business and its supply chains.
1.2. As part of the digital sector, we recognise we have a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking and we continue to take our responsibility very seriously.
1.3. Our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all business activities, and to ensuring its supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking. As laid out in the Modern Slavery Act 2015, Business Sorted Ltd are against all forms of domestic servitude, sexual, labour and criminal exploitation.
2. Organisational Structure and Supply Chains
2.1. This statement covers the activities of Business Sorted Ltd.
2.2. Business Sorted Ltd provides digital marketing services for business based in the UK.
2.3. As well as our own team, we use subcontractors to provide our services such as, but not exclusive to, graphic design, website design, website hosting, email hosting and website optimisation.
2.4. We do not consider any of our activities to be at high risk of slavery or human trafficking within the digital marketing sector.
3. Relevant Policies
3.1. We operate the following policies that describe our approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in its operations:
3.1.1. Code of Conduct: Our code makes clear to team members the actions and behaviour expected of them when representing our organisation. We strive to maintain the highest standards of team member conduct and ethical behaviour when operating and managing the supply chain. We are committed to ensuring our suppliers adhere to the highest standards of ethics. Suppliers are required to demonstrate they provide safe working conditions where necessary, treat workers with dignity and respect, and act ethically and within the law in their use of labour. We work with suppliers to ensure they meet the standards of the code and improve their worker's working conditions. However, serious violations of our client code of conduct will lead to the termination of the business relationship
3.1.2. Recruitment Agent Check: We use only our selected specified, reputable employment agency to source labour and always verifies the practices of agent.
4. Due Diligence
4.1. We undertake due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly review our existing suppliers. Our due diligence and reviews include:
4.1.1. When onboarding new subcontractors’ compliance to Business Sorted Ltd and client policies and procedures are a mandatory requirement. Where the requirements of the subcontractor are greater than the requirements of Business Sorted Ltd, the subcontractor’s policy will remain. This will be checked for ongoing compliance with necessary audits and right to work checks.
4.1.2. Business Sorted Ltd only operates and works with approved vendors. A list of approved vendors is kept current and up to date and regularly reviewed.
5. Training
5.1 We require all team members working within our organisation to complete training on modern slavery.
5.2. Our modern slavery training covers:
5.2.1. Purchasing practices, which influence supply chain conditions, and which should therefore be designed to prevent purchases at unrealistically low prices, the use of labour engaged on unrealistically low wages or wages below a country's national minimum wage, or the provision of products by an unrealistic deadline.
5.2.2. How to assess the risk of slavery and human trafficking in relation to various aspects of the business, including resources and support available.
5.2.3. How to identify the signs of slavery and human trafficking.
5.2.4. What initial steps should be taken if slavery or human trafficking is suspected.
5.2.5. How to escalate potential slavery or human trafficking issues to the relevant parties within our organisation.
5.2.6. What external help is available, for example through the Modern Slavery Helpline, Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and "Stronger together" initiative.
5.2.7. What messages, business incentives or guidance can be given to suppliers and other business partners and contractors to implement anti-slavery policies; and
5.2.8. What steps our organisation should take if suppliers or contractors do not implement anti-slavery policies in high-risk scenarios, including their removal from our supply chains.