Modern slavery statement
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 came into effect on 29th October 2015. This law requires companies doing business in the UK to disclose information regarding their policies to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their supply chain and within their business.
Resource Rail Ltd’s (RR) efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking in its supply chain and own business include the following:
Supply Chain
Written policies and procedures
RR strictly prohibits the user of slavery or human trafficking in its direct supply chain. Our supply chain vetting process will require that RR’s supply chain validates their compliance with the Modern Slavery Act as part of the application process, with regard to issues of forced labour, slavery and human trafficking.
Contractual Obligations
No supplier is engaged by RR until they have completed a ‘Supply Chain Assessment Questionnaire’, which is then subsequently vetted. This ensures that they will adhere to the guidelines and expectations that RR would expect. RR contractual arrangements make reference to the approval process and the evidence submitted by the supplier, and thus mandate the necessary level of compliance with Legislation; Codes of Practice; International, National and Client Standards.
Supply Chain Monitoring
RR reserves the right at any time to monitor its suppliers for compliance against agreed contractual requirements, including and not limited to the Modern Slavery Act.
Compliance with the Modern Slavery Act by RR supply chain will be undertaken using the following means:
- Three year re-vetting of its suppliers.
- Monitoring of publicised breaches of the legislation.
Violations
RR has a zero-tolerance policy towards violations of the laws banning forced labour, slavery and human trafficking.
RR contractual agreements permit the termination of suppliers for a single violation.
Our Own Business
Written Policies and Procedures
RR’s employment handbook details the rules and procedures by which we should treat fellow employees. This includes…
- Transparent and fair behaviour, such as protecting human rights.
- Compliance with legislation, including fundamental rights at work – in particular, freedom of association and elimination of discrimination throughout employment.
Employee Training
RR conducts briefings for all employees to emphasis the importance of acting with integrity and in line with our own internal values. Guidance regarding the Modern Slavery Act is incorporated into company training sessions and documentation.
Human Rights
RR pledges to monitor its position to or regarding human rights compliance to ensure that all areas of its business are compliant with current legislation, International Human Rights Standards and our own internal values.
We strive constantly to ensure that all employees are treated in a fair and transparent manner. This includes adherence to the Working Time Directive and the Minimum Wage.
Violations
RR’s disciplinary policy details the processes to be followed should any employees be found to be involved in any breach of the law with regard to forced labour, slavery and human trafficking.
RR will continue to update its policies and procedures as required to ensure it maintains appropriate safeguards against any mistreatment of persons involved in its supply chain or own business.
Queries
Any questions relating to this policy or the Company’s approach to this issue should be directed to info@resourcerail.co.uk.
Organisations we’ve supported
For more than twenty years, our board and senior managers have worked with and supported some of the leading names in rail. Here are just a handful of the organisations they’ve helped during their careers.
