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Introduction
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy Statement sets down Fresh Air Production's commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business activities and the steps we have put in place with the aim of ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our own business and supply chains. We all have a duty to be alert to risks, however small. Staff are expected to report their concerns and management to act upon them.
Organisational structure and supply chains This policy covers all the activities of Fresh Air Production. It governs all our business dealings and the conduct of all persons or organisations with whom we contract directly or who we appoint to act on our behalf. We expect all who have, or seek to have, a business relationship with Fresh Air Production to familiarise themselves with our anti-slavery policy and to act at all times in a way which is consistent with our anti-slavery policy.
The Company is increasingly global and currently has clients in the following countries: UK, France, Germany, Denmark, the UAE, USA, Switzerland and Poland.However, production operations are predominantly in the United Kingdom.
Responsibility for the Company’s anti-slavery initiatives is as follows:
1.1 Policies: The Managing Director is responsible for creating and reviewing policies. The process by which policies are developed is by looking at current best practice, taking legal advice as appropriate and adapting to the needs of the Company.
1.2 Due diligence: our leadership team and Senior Producers are responsible for due diligence in relation to known or suspected instances of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Training
To ensure a good understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains, the Company requires all staff to familiarize themselves with our policies and complete appropriate Company E Learning modules.
Policies
The Company is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or our supply chains. This Statement affirms its intention to act ethically in our business relationships.
The following policies and terms of business set down our approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our operations:
2.1 Whistleblowing policy - the Company encourages all its workers, customers and other business partners to report any concerns related to its direct activities or its supply chains.
2.2 Dignity at Work and Equal Opportunities Policies – These policies set down the actions and behaviours expected of employees when representing and working within the company.
2.3 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy - The Company’s CSR policy summarises how we manage our environmental impacts and how we work responsibly with suppliers and local communities.
2.4 Terms & Conditions of Purchase. Our Terms and Conditions of Purchase contain our Code of Conduct which defines the basic requirements placed on Fresh Air production concerning their responsibilities towards their stakeholders and the environment
Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking
The Company undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers.
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. The Senior Management Team endorses this policy statement and is fully committed to its implementation.
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement has been approved and authorised by:
Name: Neil Cowling
Position: Managing Director
Date: 20th December 2021