Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction 

Slavery and human trafficking remain a hidden blight on our global society. We all have a  responsibly to be alert to the risks, however small, in our business and in the wider supply chain.  Staff are expected to report concerns and management are expected to act upon them. 

Our policy on slavery and human trafficking 

Pleavin Power is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in  our supply chains or in any part of our business. Our policy reflects our commitment to acting  ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing  effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place  anywhere in our supply chains. 

Our commitments  

Pleavin Power will adhere to the following principles in respect of our personnel: 

• We will treat all personnel fairly and honestly, regardless of where they work. All personnel  will have agreed terms and conditions in accordance with local law or practice and will be  

given appropriate job skills training. 

• We will pay a fair wage reflecting local markets and conditions. We will always meet any  national minimum wage. 
• Working hours shall not be excessive. They shall comply with industry guidelines and working  time regulations.  
• We will not employ illegal child labour, forced or bonded labour, forced overtime or condone  illegal child labour. 
• We will not contribute to human trafficking or employ labour associated. We will report to  authorities any suspected cases of human trafficking or offers thereof, in compliance with  

disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. 

• We will not aid or abet slavery, servitude or forced compulsory labour, or tolerate the  counselling or procuring of such. Any suspected cases will be reported to authorities in  

compliance with disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. 

• Personnel have the rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining. We respect  the right of our personnel to choose whether or not to join a trade union without influence or  

interference from management.  

• We will abide by the non-discrimination laws in every country where we operate. 
• We will not use or condone the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion or  verbal abuse. We have disciplinary procedures for any member of personnel whose conduct  

falls below the required standard. 

• We have formal grievance procedures through which staff can raise personal and work related issues.
• Personnel welfare will always be of the utmost importance. 

Supplier adherence to our values 

Pleavin Power has zero tolerance to slavery and human trafficking. We expect all those in our  supply chain and contractors comply with our values. 

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 training to relevant members of staff. All  directors have been briefed on the subject. 

Further steps 

We will review and update our supply documents to ensure greater transparency of our supply  chain. 

We will investigate any report we may receive in respect of modern slavery taking place in our  supply chain.