Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Waterloo

Man With Van Waterloo is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, including transport, storage, cleaning, maintenance, and subcontracted services. For that reason, our Man With Van Waterloo team applies a clear zero-tolerance approach to any form of exploitation.

Our policy is built on the principle that every worker must be treated lawfully, fairly, and with dignity. We require all managers, contractors, and suppliers to understand that modern slavery has no place in the services delivered under the Man With Van Waterloo name. We expect ethical behaviour at every stage of recruitment, delivery, and procurement, and we will act immediately if concerns arise.

To reduce risk, Man With Van Waterloo carries out due diligence on suppliers and business partners before engagement and throughout the relationship. This includes checking ownership structures, labour practices, worker recruitment methods, and the countries or sectors involved. Where appropriate, we request evidence of employment policies, identity verification controls, and compliance certifications. Suppliers who cannot demonstrate acceptable standards may be refused, suspended, or removed from our approved list.

We also conduct supplier audits on a risk-based basis. These reviews may include document checks, interviews, site visits, and assessments of how workers are recruited, paid, housed, and supervised. The purpose of these audits is not only to detect risk but also to encourage continuous improvement. If a supplier falls short, we require corrective action plans with clear deadlines. Repeated failure to meet our expectations may result in termination of the relationship.

Training is an important part of the Man With Van Waterloo modern slavery commitment. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising warning signs such as withholding of documents, excessive working hours, debt bondage, restricted movement, or unusual control by third parties. We want employees and contractors to stay alert, ask questions, and escalate concerns without hesitation. Preventing exploitation is a shared responsibility, and awareness helps us respond early.

We provide multiple reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and in confidence. Reports may be made through line management, senior leadership, or designated internal compliance routes. Anyone who raises a concern in good faith will be protected from retaliation, victimisation, or adverse treatment. This commitment applies to staff, temporary workers, and external suppliers. If a concern indicates immediate risk, we will take urgent action to protect potentially affected individuals and cooperate with the relevant authorities where necessary.

Our approach to remediation focuses on people first. If evidence suggests that an individual may be subject to exploitation, we aim to support their safety, dignity, and access to appropriate assistance. We also review how the issue occurred and what controls failed, so that lessons are learned and similar risks are reduced across the wider Man With Van Waterloo network.

Annual review is a key part of this statement. Each year, we evaluate the effectiveness of our controls, supplier screening, audit findings, staff training, and incident reporting trends. We update our policies and procedures to reflect legal developments, operational changes, and emerging risk areas. This review helps ensure that our modern slavery prevention measures remain practical, robust, and effective.

At Man With Van Waterloo, we understand that meaningful action requires consistency, accountability, and vigilance. Our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review process are designed to strengthen ethical standards throughout our operations and supply chain. We will continue to improve our safeguards and challenge any practice that could place people at risk of exploitation.

This statement reflects the ongoing commitment of Man With Van Waterloo to uphold human rights, promote responsible business conduct, and help prevent modern slavery in all its forms. We believe that a trustworthy service depends on responsible choices, transparent oversight, and a willingness to act when standards are not met.