Modern Slavery Policy Statement
Owen Mumford acknowledges and abides by the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We understand we are part of a broader network of customers, suppliers, and partners, and we are committed to protecting human rights so that every person is treated with respect and professionalism.
Statement of Continued Support
Our approach to ethical trade and human rights is not only supported by our commitment as an organisation to the United Nations Global Connect Ten Principles, but also includes:
- An online Eligibility to Work in the UK Process, which means we are doing everything we can to ensure we are not engaging anyone who has been trafficked and can’t legally work in the UK.
- A robust suite of people policies such as a Whistleblowing Policy, a Recruitment and Selection Policy, an Anti-Bribery Policy, a Modern Slavery Policy and an Equal Opportunities Policy.
- An online Modern Slavery training module is part of the induction process. This training will form part of an e-learning programme for all existing associates, with refresher training taking place every two years.
We are committed to ensuring our work environment is free from human trafficking and forced labor and strongly believe that we have a responsibility for promoting ethical and lawful employment practises throughout our supply chain: We will not knowingly support or deal with any business involved in slavery or human trafficking. We continue to the refinement and operation of supplier due diligence and approval procedures to support this.
Commitment
As part of our efforts to identify and reduce risk, Owen Mumford and its supply chain are required to follow these guidelines:
- Will not use forced or compulsory labour i.e. any work or service that a worker performs involuntarily and under threat of penalty
- Will ensure that the overall terms of employment are voluntary
- Will comply with the minimum age requirements required by current legislation
- Will ensure that Owen Mumford associates are paid with wages and benefits that meet or exceed the legally required minimum and will comply with working time directive legislation
- Will not engage in any practice of slavery, servitude, forced labour and/or human trafficking outside the UK which would constitute an offence if that conduct took place within the UK; and
- Will encourage any sub-contractors or suppliers from whom they source goods and/or services for incorporation in those supplied to Owen Mumford to adhere to these requirements
- We review our risk annually with key focuses on agency labor, raw materials and logistics as well as high risk countries.
In contractual agreements, we will require all suppliers to ensure they comply with applicable laws and regulations including those in relation to employment conditions, human trafficking or forced labor.
Accountability
Any associate, contractor or supplier involved in inappropriate conduct or in violation of legislation or regulations, may be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination of employment or cancellation of their contract for goods and/or services.
Approval
This statement was approved on behalf of the board of directors by the Managing Director on 1st March 2026.
Click here to download a signed PDF copy of this policy statement.