MODERN SLAVERY POLICY

Modern Slavery Policy

 

At Mad House Mums, we are committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business operations. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and ethical standards throughout our supply chain and within our organisation. This policy outlines our commitment to combat modern slavery and human trafficking and sets forth the principles and actions we will take to achieve this goal.

 

Scope

This policy applies to all Mad House Mums employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners. It covers all activities undertaken by Mad House Mums, including but not limited to procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and sales.

 

Policy Statement

Mad House Mums is dedicated to the eradication of modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We are committed to ensuring that our business and supply chains are free from practices exploiting individuals for labour or services.

 

We will not tolerate any form of modern slavery or human trafficking within our organisation or any part of our supply chain. We expect all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners to adhere to the highest ethical standards and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to modern slavery and human trafficking.

 

Actions

To fulfil our commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking, Mad House Mums will take the following actions:

 

Risk Assessment: We will conduct regular assessments to identify and evaluate the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within our supply chain. This assessment will include an examination of the countries from which we source materials and the labour practices prevalent in those regions.

 

Supplier Due Diligence: We will implement due diligence processes to assess our suppliers' human rights and labour practices. We will work with our suppliers to ensure that they uphold the principles of ethical labour and do not engage in any form of modern slavery or human trafficking.

 

Contractual Obligations: We will include clauses in our contracts with suppliers and business partners requiring them to comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to modern slavery and human trafficking. We will also reserve the right to audit their operations to verify compliance.

 

Employee Awareness and Training: We will provide training to all employees to raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking and to educate them on how to identify and report any suspicious activity. We will also maintain channels for employees to report concerns confidentially.

 

Continuous Improvement: We will continuously monitor and review our policies, procedures, and practices to identify opportunities for improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We will engage with stakeholders and industry partners to share best practices and collaborate on solutions.

 

Reporting

Any employee, contractor, or business partner who becomes aware of any actual or suspected violation of this policy is encouraged to report it promptly to management or through our confidential reporting channels. All reports will be investigated thoroughly, and applicable laws and regulations will take appropriate action.

 

Conclusion

Mad House Mums is committed to promoting ethical labour practices and protecting human rights throughout our operations and supply chain. By implementing this modern slavery policy and taking proactive measures to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking, we aim to contribute to the global effort to eradicate these heinous crimes.

 

This policy will be communicated to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners and made available to the public on our website.

 

Date: 30 Jan 2024

Position: Chief Safety Officer

Mad House Mums