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[SID_577] This statement summarises the actions and activities carried out by SRUC in order to better understand the potential risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and the systems and controls that have been introduced to mitigate, and where possible, eliminate those risks
[SID_577] About SRUC
[SID_577] SRUC is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland (Registered Number: SC103046) and has charitable status (Charity Number: SC003712)
[SID_577] The SRUC Board of Directors is responsible for the management and regulation of the financial affairs of the organisation, ensuring compliance with the Financial Memorandum and associated guidance of the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council (SFC)
[SID_577] The primary charitable purposes of SRUC are transacted through the above company, with commercial trading activities being conducted through a wholly owned subsidiary, SAC Commercial Limited
[SID_577] SRUC delivers innovative and progressive research and education, business support and consultancy services for Scotlands rural industries, and associated food and drink sector
[SID_577] Our Vision To be Scotlands enterprise university at the heart of our sustainable natural economy
[SID_577] Our Mission Creating and mobilising knowledge and talent
[SID_577] Partnering locally and globally to benefit Scotlands natural economy
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[SID_577] Our Values
[SID_577] Respect - we will recognise that everyone in the organisation makes a contribution to our success
[SID_577] Innovate - we dont wait for things to happen, we constructively challenge how things are done
[SID_577] Support - we look beyond the boundary of our own roles to support others and share knowledge
[SID_577] Excel - we take pride in contribution, we have high standards of excellence and always work to our core values
[SID_577] Our Statement
[SID_577] SRUC is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of its operational activities or within its supply chains
[SID_577] We are committed to protecting and respecting human rights across SRUCs activities, and will take where reasonable, appropriate and possible, steps to influence others to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place
[SID_577] Our suite of Human Resources Policies confirm our commitment to workplace rights for employees and we promote our Dignity At Work Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy to ensure an environment based on dignity and respect, that does not condone or allow bullying, harassment, discrimination or any other unacceptable behaviour
[SID_577] Additionally, our Anti-Corruption Policy and Whistleblowing Policy provide staff with the means to report improper conduct or unethical behaviour
[SID_577] In compliance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, SRUCs Annual Procurement Strategy, along with our Procurement and Sustainability Policy, set out our principles and approach to ensuring ethical and sustainable procurement
[SID_577] This includes
[SID_577] support of international and locally proclaimed human rights
[SID_577] procurement of fairly and ethically produced products and fair working practices
[SID_577] promotion of the Living Wage
[SID_577] promotion of equal opportunity to eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation or any other prohibited conduct under the Equality Act 2010
[SID_577] Our Supply Chain Spend
[SID_577] SRUC has relevant expenditure of approximately 37m across Goods, Services and Works
[SID_577] Our supply chains support the College under the following six main categories
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[SID_577] Capital Works (including building construction and renovation)
[SID_577] Estates, Buildings and Facilities Management (including utilities, cleaning, catering, and waste)
[SID_577] Laboratories (including consumables, chemicals and equipment)
[SID_577] Farms (including livestock feed, fertiliser, agricultural chemicals, vehicles and equipment)
[SID_577] Information Systems (including desktop and laptop computers, servers, printers, mobile phones, and audio-visual equipment)
[SID_577] Professional Services and HR (including temporary staffing)
[SID_577] Our Procurement Activity and Due Diligence
[SID_577] As noted in SRUCs most recent Annual Procurement Report, 95% of SRUCs goods and services are sourced from within Scotland and the rest of the UK
[SID_577] The risk of Modern Slavery in SRUCs activities is therefore considered to be of low risk
[SID_577] However, it is fully recognised that potential risks may exist in relation to the global economy and its impact on some of the goods and services consumed by SRUC including electronic equipment, clothing, and PPE
[SID_577] In addition, the displacement of populations caused by both climate change and global conflict, and the associated link to increased human exploitation and trafficking, are also considered
[SID_577] For SRUC, such risks are reduced as we seek to further increase the proportion of goods and services sourced through collaborative contracts let by Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC), the Scottish Government, and other Public Sector centres of procurement excellence
[SID_577] The Code of Conduct requires all tenderers, as a contractual obligation, to commit along with SRUC to the principles of corporate social responsibility, sustainability and a pledge that each party shall
[SID_577] The adoption of this Supply Chain Code of Conduct is mandated for all suppliers wishing to participate in a tender action led by SRUCs Procurement Team
[SID_577] not used forced, involuntary or child labour
[SID_577] provide suitable working conditions and terms
[SID_577] treat employees fairly
[SID_577] ensure ethical compliance and support economic development
[SID_577] ensure environmental compliance
[SID_578] The British Poultry Council (BPC) has published the Poultry Supply Chain Ethical Compliance Code of Practice and Aviagen, as a member of the BPC, is committed to operating to the standards outlined in this Code of Practice
[SID_577] In addition, consideration of the risk of Modern Slavery is included in all SRUC business cases requesting formal procurement action to be taken
[SID_577] Where appropriate, SRUC will supplement its own efforts with activities already being progressed by APUC
[SID_577] See the APUC Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement and Electronics Watch for reference
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[SID_577] Every regulated procurement process, and when deemed appropriate below this threshold, requires tenderers (and any sub-contractor or supply partner on which they rely) to complete the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD)
[SID_577] The SPD requires the tenderer to disclose details of its trading activity, and legal and environmental compliance
[SID_577] This includes disclosure of whether the tendering organisation or any individual with decision-making powers employed within the organisation has been convicted, within the previous five years, of any offence under Part 1 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, or under any provision referred to in the Schedule to that Act
[SID_577] Tenderers that confirm any such conviction will be excluded from the tender process unless it can be successfully demonstrate that sufficient and appropriate remedial action to demonstrate their reliability has been taken (self- cleansing)
[SID_577] Staff Training and Awareness
[SID_577] SRUCs Procurement function commits to undertaking all relevant training and awareness sessions to meet its Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements
[SID_577] As part of this, staff regularly attend seminars covering a variety of relevant topics including, but not limited to, ethical procurement and supply chain risk
[SID_577] As part of their CPD for 2024 the Procurement Team will be required to complete HEPAs A Guide to Modern Slavery, CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply, and APUCs Serious and Organised Crime e-learning modules
[SID_577] To raise awareness across the organisation, SRUC utilises an online training course that explains the risks of modern slavery and what steps should be taken if a staff member suspects exploitation is taking place
[SID_577] All staff are required to complete this course on a regular basis
[SID_577] This Statement was approved by SRUCs Executive Leadership Team, January 2024
[SID_577] Prof Wayne Powell, Principal and Chief Executive
[SID_578] Aviagen Statement on Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking 2023/2024 Background Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires UK companies to issue an annual statement setting out the steps that the organisation has taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in its business or its supply chains
[SID_578] Scope This statement applies to Aviagen Ltd, Aviagen UK Ltd, Aviagen Turkeys Ltd and Hockenhall Turkeys for the year from July 2023 until June 2024
[SID_578] All references to Aviagen or the Company below apply to all four Aviagen businesses in the UK
[SID_578] Statement of Commitment Aviagen is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all of its corporate activities, and to ensuring that its supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
[SID_578] Policies & Procedures Aviagen has in place a series of policies to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and in compliance with UK employment law; health and safety law; and tax law
[SID_578] Specifically, these policies and procedures include checking of individuals documents to ensure that they are eligible to work within the UK payment of wage rates at or above the legal minima required by the National Minimum Wage; the National Living Wage; and the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board as appropriate training to enable all workers to work safely and effectively an equal opportunities policy, supported by training for line managers a whistleblowing policy which provides for a confidential helpline to enable individuals to report breaches of statutory requirements or other problematic issues Policies are published to all employees on the companys internal website
[SID_578] The Aviagen HR team supports line managers in communicating, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of these policies and procedures
[SID_578] Aviagen uses reputable recruitment and labour agencies for the provision of temporary staff and casual labour and these organisations are required to comply with all relevant laws and procedures to prevent slavery and human trafficking
[SID_578] Agencies which are providers of casual labour will be members of the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA)
[SID_581] Protected disclosures policy Employee code of conduct Recruitment policy Supplier code of conduct Data protection policy
[SID_578] Records & Monitoring Aviagen maintains detailed records of employees, working hours, pay, absence due to illness and injury, accident reports and training and reports of this data are regularly produced by the HR team and reviewed by line managers
[SID_578] The Company is also subject to periodic audits of its pay and taxation arrangements by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board and HMRC
[SID_578] This statement has been approved by the Directors of Aviagen Ltd, Aviagen UK Ltd and Aviagen Turkeys Ltd, who will review and update it annually
[SID_578] Aviagen Ltd
[SID_578] Aviagen UK Ltd
[SID_578] Aviagen Turkeys Ltd Signature
[SID_578] Name: Ivor Richmond
[SID_578] Blake Williamson
[SID_578] Clay Burrows Date
[SID_581] MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT
[SID_581] INTRODUCTION
[SID_581] Mon Motors is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in any of its corporate activities and recognises its responsibility to understand all potential risks relating to the business and to put steps in place to ensure there is no slavery or human trafficking within its supply chain
[SID_581] The Company understands there are many forms of slavery including forced labour, debt bondage and human trafficking
[SID_581] The aim of this policy and the training of employees is to raise awareness of this issue and create a better understanding of how this relates to the workplace
[SID_581] STRUCTURE AND SUPPLY CHAINS
[SID_581] Mon Motors is now one of the largest automotive dealer groups in South Wales and the West of England
[SID_581] We are a family run company whose values are built on providing an exceptional customer experience and are committed to building lasting relationships that are based on trust and an exceptional level of customer service
[SID_581] Our supply chains predominantly include a variety of vehicle manufacturers from whom we obtain our principle products of vehicles and aftersales parts
[SID_581] We also use a variety of local and national suppliers providing goods and services for the operation of our businesses
[SID_581] PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE COMPANY POLICY
[SID_581] The policy sets out the Companys position on forms of modern slavery and human trafficking, steps that should be taken if slavery is suspected in any aspect of the supply chain and how the Company will raise awareness of the issue
[SID_581] The policy includes -
[SID_581] Responsibilities and reporting procedure
[SID_581] It is the duty of all employees to take whatever reasonable steps are necessary to ensure compliance with our Policy and to prevent, detect and report any instances of suspected slavery or human trafficking
[SID_581] This duty does not only fall on the directors of the Company but equally to all employees and associated persons
[SID_581] It is encouraged that any suspicions or concerns are reported promptly to ensure investigations may proceed without undue delay and any action can be taken efficiently
[SID_581] The Company will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith, it is also committed to ensuring nobody suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting in good faith a suspicion that an actual or potential instance of slavery or human trafficking has taken place or may take place in the future
[SID_581] Other relevant Policies include -
[SID_583] Code of Conduct, issued to all suppliers in 2023, we have incorporated non-negotiable terms, including a requirement that suppliers do not use or tolerate any form of slavery, servitude, indentured or compulsory labour or any form of human trafficking
[SID_581] DUE DILIGENCE AND RISK ASSESSMENT
[SID_581] The Company requires all managers and all HR personnel within the company to complete training on modern slavery and human trafficking
[SID_581] The Companys modern slavery training includes
[SID_581] Assessing the associated risks of slavery and trafficking in relation to various aspects of the business, including available resources and support
[SID_581] How to identify potential signs of slavery and trafficking
[SID_581] What steps should be taken if there is suspected slavery or trafficking in the workplace
[SID_581] External help that is available eg the Modern Slavery Helpline
[SID_581] What steps the Company should take if suppliers or contractors do not implement anti- slavery policies in high-risk scenarios, including their removal from the Company's supply chains
[SID_581] Awareness-raising programme
[SID_581] The Company is committed to ensuring all employees have a high level of awareness of the risks and issues surrounding the Policy
[SID_581] In addition to training key members of staff, the Company will raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking issues by communicating with staff across all dealerships
[SID_581] These communications will explain to staff
[SID_581] The basic principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015
[SID_581] How to identify and prevent human trafficking How to notify relevant parties in the Company of concerns surrounding these issues
[SID_581] Any external help that is available to employees
[SID_581] EFFECTIVENESS IN COMBATING SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
[SID_581] We have not identified any instances of either slavery or human trafficking occurring in our supply chain
[SID_581] We have not as yet adopted any formal performance indicators to measure how effective we have been to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains
[SID_581] We intend to keep this under review
[SID_581] FURTHER STEPS
[SID_581] As set out above, the Group continues to take further steps to ensure that neither slavery nor human trafficking occurs either in our business or in our supply chain through continued training and communication on this matter
[SID_581] APPROVAL
[SID_581] This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending January 2023
[SID_581] Roger Moore Group Finance & Commercial Director January 2024
[SID_583] Slavery & Human Trafficking (Modern Slavery Act Transparency) Statement For the year ending 31 March 2024 July 2024 | Version 1
[SID_583] Introduction Our values
[SID_583] We champion the customer
[SID_583] We build togetherness
[SID_583] We are professional Our structure Our supply chains Our policies Training and communication Due diligence, risk assessment and mitigation Effectiveness in ensuring that Slavery and Human Trafficking is not taking place in business or supply chains Priority steps for the next coming year 01 Table of Contents 02 03 03 03 03 04 05 07 08 10 13 15
[SID_583] Aspire Housing is a leading housing provider, a place shaper (as an organisation deeply rooted in the neighbourhoods where we manage homes) and a property developer
[SID_583] Profits are reinvested in new homes, in revitalising communities and in a comprehensive range of innovative support services, designed to transform lives
[SID_583] Social responsibility and integrity have been embedded across the organisation since it was incorporated in 2000
[SID_583] We have a long-standing commitment to supporting a diverse culture, where equal opportunity is actively promoted and unlawful discrimination is not tolerated
[SID_583] We put people first by delivering safe, decent homes and excellent housing services through our talented Aspire team
[SID_583] Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act) requires us to provide a slavery and human trafficking statement on a yearly basis, outlining our commitment and actions taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place within the organisation or our supply chains
[SID_583] This is our eighth statement since the introduction of the Act we are proud to be able to reference several long-standing policies and activities that support the aims of the Act
[SID_583] We will continue to improve our policies and activities to support our zero-tolerance approach, which to date have ensured that we have had zero reported incidences of slavery or human trafficking
[SID_583] Introduction
[SID_583] Our values 03 We champion the customer Because we
[SID_583] Act on the customers voice and walk side by side in their
[SID_583] journey
[SID_583] Take responsibility for actions and mistakes and put things
[SID_583] right
[SID_583] Do the right thing and keep our promises We build togetherness Because we
[SID_583] Create a work community and one-team approach
[SID_583] Value all of our colleagues and the contribution they make
[SID_583] Value the diversity of our communities, striving to ensure
[SID_583] our services meet their needs We are professional Because we
[SID_583] Role model professional behaviours, being accountable and
[SID_583] taking responsibility
[SID_583] Show respect and empathy for others
[SID_583] Demonstrate transparency and honesty in decision making
[SID_583] Our structure 04 We are a Charitable Community Benefit Society and social regeneration business, providing housing and neighbourhood services in the social housing sector
[SID_583] Our mission is to create successful communities, to enhance lives and maximise opportunity
[SID_583] We have circa 400 employees and operate solely in Staffordshire and Cheshire (UK)
[SID_583] Our head office is in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
[SID_583] We have rigorous Human Resources procedures in place to ensure that all employees have a legal right to work in the UK, are paid a fair and legal wage, and are under no duress
[SID_583] We have an open accountable culture and if slavery and safeguarding issues emerge, these are reported through standard management processes, the Safeguarding Reporting process or through our Whistleblowing process
[SID_583] For more information on our current structure visit: https://www.aspirehousing.co.uk/who-we-are
[SID_583] Aspire and its subsidiaries will not support or deal with any business knowingly involved in slavery or human trafficking
[SID_583] Our supply chains are largely based in the UK and include a significant proportion of local suppliers who work closely with us and are managed by individual contract managers
[SID_583] We believe that, given that we operate solely in the UK, within the social housing sector, with simple financial transactions and business partnerships, we have a lower risk of exposure to acts of modern slavery
[SID_583] Examples of our supply chain include cleaning, gas engineering and construction contracts
[SID_583] We recognise that some of these supply chains, for example, the UK cleaning sector is widely held to be one of the most likely places for human traffickers to place their victims
[SID_583] A review will be undertaken of all contracts within our contracts register and each contracted supplier will be assigned a medium or high modern slavery risk rating to ensure that we have sight of them and include them within our due diligence activities
[SID_583] All current suppliers were made aware of the requirements of the Act when they were issued with an updated copy of our revised terms and conditions of purchase in July 2016 which includes a condition that they comply with the Act
[SID_583] To further strengthen our supply chain controls we have created a checklist of several terms in relation to modern slavery, which we are not willing to compromise on when agreeing to supplier terms and conditions
[SID_583] Within our Supplier Our supply chains
[SID_583] In order to mitigate risks we will publish our Supplier Code of Conduct to our website, and require all contracted and non-contracted suppliers to comply with the requirements of the Code when conducting business with us
[SID_583] It also states that suppliers must immediately report to Aspire any incidents of slavery or human trafficking found in its business or supply chain
[SID_583] Our Supplier Code of Conduct has been provided to all existing
[SID_583] Aspire is committed to implementing systems and controls aimed at ensuring that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within our organisation or in any of our supply chains
[SID_583] We expect that our suppliers comply with all applicable anti-slavery and human trafficking laws including, but not limited to, the Modern Slavery Act 2015
[SID_583] We expect them to require the same standards of their own sub-contractors, suppliers and business partners
[SID_583] Suppliers will not use or tolerate in their supply chain any form of slavery, servitude, indentured or compulsory labour or any form of human trafficking
[SID_583] All work must be conducted voluntarily and without threat of any penalty or sanctions
[SID_583] It is their responsibility to ensure that any of their sub-contractors also comply with the above requirements
[SID_583] Suppliers are required to report to Aspire any incidents of slavery or human trafficking found in its business or supply chain immediately, in writing
[SID_583] Our supply chains (cont)
[SID_583] Our policies 07 Whilst we do not have a standalone Modern Slavery Policy, we believe that our commitment to equality and fairness is the foundation of all our activities and our policy framework supports the Acts aims to ensure that any potential modern slavery is mitigated against in our business or supply chain, including specifically: We regularly review our terms of employment to ensure that they comply with all relevant legislation
[SID_583] Equality Diversity & Inclusion Policy (last updated June 2023)
[SID_583] Recruitment and Selection Policy (last updated May 2023)