Modern slavery is a crime resulting in an abhorrent abuse of the human rights of vulnerable workers. It can take various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. Tank Topper, a trading name of Craggs Energy Limited, has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all of its business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere within either its own business or in any of its supply chains, consistent with its obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (section 54). Tank Topper also expects the same high standards from all of its suppliers, contractors and other business partners and, as part of its contracting processes, includes specific prohibitions against the use of modern slavery.
Identifying potential victims of modern slavery can be a challenge because the crime can manifest itself in many different ways. There is a spectrum of abuse and it is not always clear at what point, for example, poor working practices and lack of health and safety awareness have become instances of human trafficking, slavery or forced labour in a work environment. However, Tank Topper accepts that it has a responsibility through its due diligence processes to ensure that workers are not being exploited, that they are safe and that relevant employment, health and safety and human rights laws and standards are being adhered to.
This policy applies to all individuals working for Tank Topper, or on the Company’s behalf in any capacity, including employees, directors, officers, agency workers, volunteers, agents, contractors, consultants and business partners.
The board of directors has overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy complies with the Company’s legal and ethical obligations.
The Managing Director has day-to-day responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its use and effectiveness and auditing internal control systems and procedures to ensure they are effective in preventing or remediating the risk of modern slavery.
Line managers are responsible for ensuring that those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy.
The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of the Company’s business or supply chains, whether in the UK or abroad, is the responsibility of all those working for the Company or under the Company’s control. You are required to avoid any activity that might lead to a breach of this policy.
If you believe or suspect a breach of or conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur, you must notify your line manager or report it in accordance with Tank Topper’s whistleblowing policy. You are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery as soon as possible. If you are unsure whether a particular act, treatment of workers or working conditions constitute modern slavery, please raise it with your line manager.
You can also contact the UK Government’s Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700 for further guidance.
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