This Modern Slavery Statement is made by West Brompton in respect of the financial year ending 31 December and sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. West Brompton is committed to conducting business ethically, transparently, and with integrity, and we recognise our responsibility to respect and promote human rights wherever we operate.
West Brompton has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, child labour, and any form of servitude or exploitation. We do not accept any practice that is inconsistent with the protection of fundamental human rights. This applies to our own operations and to all third parties with whom we have a business relationship, including suppliers, contractors, agents, and service providers.
All employees, officers, and representatives of West Brompton are required to act in accordance with this zero-tolerance policy and with all applicable modern slavery and human rights legislation. Any breach of this policy by our employees may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Any breach by a supplier or other third party may result in the review, suspension, or termination of our commercial relationship.
Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery approach rests with the senior leadership of West Brompton. They are accountable for ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures, and due diligence measures are in place and that these are effectively implemented and monitored. Managers at all levels are responsible for promoting awareness of this Statement and ensuring their teams understand and comply with our commitments.
West Brompton recognises that the risk of modern slavery can be particularly acute in complex and extended supply chains. We are progressively strengthening our supplier due diligence processes to identify, assess, and manage these risks. Our expectations regarding labour standards, working conditions, and human rights are communicated to suppliers as part of our procurement processes and contractual arrangements.
We conduct risk-based supplier audits to evaluate compliance with our modern slavery requirements. These audits may be conducted by West Brompton personnel or by independent third parties. Audit activities can include document reviews, site visits, and confidential worker interviews where appropriate. Where non-compliance or areas of concern are identified, we expect suppliers to take prompt corrective action through an agreed remediation plan. Continued failure to address issues can result in the termination of the business relationship.
We seek to ensure that relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, human resources, and operational management, understand the risks of modern slavery and how to recognise warning signs. Training and guidance materials are provided to build awareness of modern slavery indicators, our zero-tolerance stance, and the steps to take if concerns arise.
West Brompton encourages all employees, contractors, and stakeholders to raise concerns about any suspected instance of modern slavery or human trafficking, whether within our own operations or in our supply chains. Individuals may report concerns through internal reporting channels made available by West Brompton, including line managers or designated compliance contacts.
Reports can be made confidentially and will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. We do not tolerate any form of retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith or participates in an investigation. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities.
West Brompton is committed to the continuous improvement of our approach to preventing modern slavery. We regularly review our risk assessments, due diligence practices, supplier engagement, and training programmes to enhance their effectiveness and respond to evolving risks and regulatory expectations.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by our senior leadership team. As part of this review, we consider the outcomes of audits and investigations, any incidents reported, stakeholder feedback, and developments in best practice. Where necessary, we update our policies and procedures and set new objectives to strengthen our controls.
This Statement has been approved by the leadership of West Brompton and will be updated and published annually to reflect the actions we are taking to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.
