Opening Statement Handheld Fire Extinguishers Ltd is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. We take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.
Our Business and Supply Chain As a specialist provider of premium fire safety equipment, our supply chain includes the sourcing of high-grade components and finished products from reputable manufacturers. We expect the same high standards from all of our contractors, suppliers, and other business partners.
Due Diligence Processes As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, we aim to:
- Identify and assess potential risk areas in our supply chains.
- Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains.
- Monitor potential risk areas in our supply chains.
- Protect whistleblowers.
Supplier Adherence to Our Values We have zero tolerance for slavery and human trafficking. To ensure all those in our supply chain and contractors comply with our values, we only partner with suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and provide safe, fair working conditions for their employees.
Training To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we provide relevant training to our staff where necessary.
Approval 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 current financial year.