Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement for Manifest New Business Ltd
Introduction
Manifest New Business Ltd is committed to social responsibility and ethical business practices, which includes ensuring our operations and supply chains are free from modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 2024.
Organisational Structure
Manifest New Business Ltd specialises in providing strategic marketing and business development solutions. We operate primarily in the United Kingdom, servicing a diverse range of clients across various sectors. As a company focused on enhancing business growth and strategy for our clients, we employ a skilled team that adheres to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
Our Supply Chains
Our supply chains primarily involve procurement of digital tools, marketing materials, and collaboration with various service providers essential to marketing and business consultancy. We engage with suppliers domestically and occasionally internationally, making it crucial to ensure these partnerships align with our ethical standards.
Our Policies on Slavery and Human Trafficking
Manifest New Business Ltd upholds a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery or human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. Our Anti-Slavery Policy outlines the measures we take to prevent slavery and human trafficking and establishes clear compliance requirements for our employees and partners.
Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking
To identify and mitigate risk, we implement the following due diligence processes:
- Rigorous vetting of new suppliers, including audits that assess compliance with our ethical standards.
- Regular reviews of our existing suppliers and service providers to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Training employees to recognize and report potential risks of slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains.
Risk and Compliance
Our risk assessment process identifies potential areas for concern within our supply chains, particularly in procurement and outsourced services. We manage these risks through continuous monitoring and engagement with our suppliers to ensure adherence to our standards.
Effectiveness in Combating Slavery and Human Trafficking
Our effectiveness in combating slavery and human trafficking is measured by:
- Compliance rates within our supply chain audits.
- Feedback from periodic reviews of our policies and procedures.
- Training completion rates among employees and key suppliers.
Training
We provide targeted training to our staff to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our industry and supply chains. This training empowers them to contribute actively to our efforts to maintain an ethical workplace and business practices.
Further Steps
In the next financial year, we plan to enhance our training programs and extend them to include all new staff members and key suppliers. We also aim to implement more stringent auditing processes to further solidify our commitment to combating modern slavery.
