Introduction
Reflections Yorkshire CIC is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms within our organization and throughout our supply chains. We recognize our responsibility to operate ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings, ensuring that modern slavery does not occur anywhere in our operations or those of our partners.
Our Commitment
Awareness and Training
We ensure that all employees and stakeholders are aware of the issues surrounding modern slavery and human trafficking. Regular training is provided to staff to help them identify and respond to signs of modern slavery.
Policies and Procedures
Our organization maintains robust policies and procedures to prevent and address modern slavery. These include our Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing Policy, and Supplier Code of Conduct, which outline our commitment to ethical practices and the steps we take to uphold these standards.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We conduct regular risk assessments to identify areas of our operations and supply chains that may be at risk of modern slavery. Due diligence is carried out on new suppliers and partners to ensure they share our commitment to preventing modern slavery.
Supply Chain Management
We work closely with our suppliers to ensure they adhere to our ethical standards. Contracts with suppliers include clauses that require compliance with modern slavery laws and our Supplier Code of Conduct. We reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to meet these standards.
Reporting and Whistleblowing
We encourage all employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery. Our Whistleblowing Policy provides a confidential and safe environment for reporting such concerns without fear of retaliation.
Steps We Have Taken
Policy Implementation: Our Modern Slavery Policy is integrated into our operational procedures and communicated to all employees and suppliers.
Training Programs: Regular training sessions are conducted to ensure that all staff understand the signs of modern slavery and know how to report concerns.
Supplier Audits: We perform audits and assessments of our suppliers to ensure compliance with our ethical standards and modern slavery prevention measures.
Continuous Improvement: We regularly review and update our policies and procedures to address emerging risks and improve our efforts to combat modern slavery.
Monitoring and Review
We are committed to continually improving our approach to preventing modern slavery. This policy is reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Feedback from employees, suppliers, and stakeholders is actively sought and used to enhance our practices.