Modern Slavery
We will not tolerate slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chains, and we are committed to continually improving our policies and practices to help play our part in fighting slavery, human trafficking and protecting human rights.
Modern slavery is a term used to describe the crimes of holding a person in a position of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour or human trafficking. These crimes exist across the world and can occur in any sector.
Modern slavery is a ruthless way of maximising profit and driving down costs with little or no regard for the terrible effect it has on its victims.
We recognise the importance of identifying and eradicating slavery. It is not acceptable for anyone to profit, however indirectly, from exploitation and abuse. The primary risk is harm to the victims of these crimes.
We also recognise the severe negative effect on public confidence if incidents of slavery were identified within our business and our supply chain.
Modern slavery is a term used to describe the crimes of holding a person in a position of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour or human trafficking. These crimes exist across the world and can occur in any sector.
Modern slavery is a ruthless way of maximising profit and driving down costs with little or no regard for the terrible effect it has on its victims.
We recognise the importance of identifying and eradicating slavery. It is not acceptable for anyone to profit, however indirectly, from exploitation and abuse. The primary risk is harm to the victims of these crimes.
We also recognise the severe negative effect on public confidence if incidents of slavery were identified within our business and our supply chain.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
We are an equal right employer who is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and has equal opportunity, regardless of their background or characteristics.
Our Policy
- We will ensure that our staff, contractors and suppliers (directly or indirectly) are not subject to behaviour or threats that may amount to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and similar human rights abuses.
- All employees, contractors and suppliers are strongly encouraged to report any concerns or suspicions they might have about modern slavery in any part of the business to a director.
- All such reports will be taken at face value with no preconceived judgement being applied with all such reports will be investigated by a member of our leadership team.
- In addition, we will proactively seek to understand our regular suppliers’ policies and attitudes towards modern slavery.
- Should we find any supplier does not meet our standards, we will seek to replace that supplier with a supplier who does abide by our core principles towards modern slavery and DEI.
- Due to the nature of our business, we encourage our customers and policyholders to select the appropriate specialist to repair or replace their musical instruments. As a result, this part of the supply chain is outside of our direct control. However, where we engage with these suppliers, we will seek to evaluate their approach to, and stance on, modern slavery in order to assess the associated level of risk.
- If we find any supplier who may be in breach of the law, we will report such violations to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
