Modern Slavery Statement for Soho Man And Van

Soho Man And Van is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and accountability. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and across our supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can exist in many forms, and we apply a zero-tolerance policy to any practice that exploits workers or undermines human rights.

As a responsible service provider, Soho Man And Van expects every person acting on our behalf to uphold ethical standards. We require managers, contractors, and suppliers to understand that unlawful labour practices are unacceptable. Our approach is based on prevention, detection, and response, with clear responsibilities assigned to senior leadership and operational teams.

Our business has limited direct labour risk compared with many industries, but we remain vigilant. We consider the risk of modern slavery in recruitment, subcontracting, goods procurement, vehicle maintenance, cleaning services, and other outsourced activities. This Soho Man and Van modern slavery commitment is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains relevant to our activities and the risks we may face.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We carry out proportionate supplier due diligence before engaging new partners and continue monitoring existing relationships throughout the year. Where appropriate, supplier audits are conducted to check employment practices, right-to-work controls, wage arrangements, and labour sourcing methods. We may request evidence of policies, worker documentation, and subcontractor management to confirm that suppliers meet our standards.

Any supplier found to be in breach of our ethical expectations may be required to implement corrective action immediately. If concerns are serious or unresolved, we will suspend or end the relationship. Soho Man And Van is clear that commercial convenience must never override human rights. We expect our suppliers to have their own zero-tolerance approach and to maintain traceable labour practices across their operations.

We also encourage suppliers to cascade these expectations to their own supply chains. By promoting transparency, we reduce the chance that hidden exploitation exists at any tier. In practice, this means that ethical sourcing is not treated as a one-off check, but as an ongoing condition of doing business with Soho Man And Van.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

We understand that identifying modern slavery often depends on people feeling safe enough to raise concerns. For this reason, Soho Man And Van maintains confidential reporting channels for workers, contractors, and suppliers to report suspicious activity, unsafe recruitment, withheld pay, debt bondage, intimidation, or other indicators of exploitation. Reports are handled promptly and sensitively, and retaliation against anyone raising a concern is strictly prohibited.

All allegations are assessed by designated senior personnel, who decide whether further investigation, supplier intervention, or referral to the appropriate authorities is required. Where necessary, we will act immediately to protect potential victims and to stop any ongoing risk. Our reporting process is designed to support a culture of openness, accountability, and swift escalation.

We also provide internal awareness communications so that staff can recognise warning signs such as unusual control over workers, restricted freedom of movement, passport retention, or inconsistent pay practices. This helps strengthen our ability to identify and respond to risks before harm occurs.

Training, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for this statement sits with senior management, who oversee compliance, monitor risk, and review outcomes from supplier checks and reports. We maintain internal oversight so that modern slavery prevention remains part of everyday governance rather than a standalone exercise. Training is delivered to relevant staff to help them understand risk indicators and their role in protecting vulnerable people.

Soho Man And Van will review this statement annually to reflect changes in legislation, business activity, supplier risk, and best practice. The annual review will consider audit findings, reported concerns, remedial actions, and improvements made to our policies and procedures. This continuous review process ensures that our modern slavery controls remain effective and proportionate.

Through this statement, Soho Man And Van confirms its determination to prevent exploitation in every part of its work. We will continue strengthening our controls, reinforcing ethical expectations, and holding ourselves and our suppliers to the highest standards. Our commitment is ongoing: no modern slavery, no forced labour, and no exceptions.