Anti-Slavery

Littlefair's Wood Finishing Products Ltd is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and to ensure that our business activities do not contribute to or support any form of modern slavery.

Policy Statement:

Compliance with Laws: We will comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to slavery and human trafficking, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (UK) and any other relevant legislation in the countries where we operate.

Prohibition of Slavery and Human Trafficking: We strictly prohibit the use of slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and any form of exploitative labour practices in our operations and supply chains. This includes both direct employees and workers employed by our suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Supplier Due Diligence: We will implement robust due diligence processes to assess and monitor our suppliers and business partners to ensure they share our commitment to eradicating slavery and human trafficking. This may include evaluating their policies, practices, and ethical standards relating to labour and human rights.

Supplier Contracts: We will incorporate provisions in our supplier contracts that require suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding slavery and human trafficking. Non-compliance with these requirements may result in the termination of the business relationship.

Employee Awareness and Training: We will provide appropriate training and awareness programs to our employees, particularly those involved in procurement and supply chain management, to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and their role in its prevention.

Whistleblower Protection: We maintain a confidential reporting mechanism that allows employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to slavery and human trafficking. We will protect whistleblowers from retaliation and take appropriate action to address reported violations.

Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuously improving our practices and procedures to prevent slavery and human trafficking. We will regularly review and update our policies to ensure they remain effective and aligned with best practices.

Communication and Transparency: We will communicate our commitment to combating slavery and human trafficking to our employees, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders. We will also make this policy publicly available on our website.

This policy applies to all employees, suppliers, contractors, and business partners associated with Littlefair's Wood Finishing Products Ltd. Compliance with this policy is mandatory, and violations may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or legal consequences.

Approved by:

Marc Fretwell, Sales Director

Date: January 2023