At GroundGuards, we believe everyone deserves dignity, freedom, and respect. We are committed to upholding human rights and preventing modern slavery in every part of our business, from our own operations to the deepest parts of our supply chain.
Key Points - At a Glance
- Zero tolerance for modern slavery or human trafficking
- Rigorous supplier checks and due diligence
- Clear standards and expectations for all partners
- Regular policy review and staff training
- Open communication and transparent reporting
What Modern Slavery Means
Modern slavery takes many forms, all of which are unacceptable. This includes human trafficking, forced labour, restriction of movement, mental or physical abuse, and any situation where a person is controlled, dehumanised, or exploited.
How We Take Action
Responsibility and Transparency:
GroundGuards recognises its responsibility under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We insist on transparency both within our business and across our supply chains. Our supplier approval process now includes a thorough review of each partner’s practices and controls.
Supplier Standards:
Any supplier considered high risk must meet our standards, adhere to our modern slavery policies, and complete relevant training as a condition of doing business with us. We apply particular scrutiny to suppliers outside the UK and EU.
Ongoing Vigilance:
We carry out regular checks on suppliers at every stage of our relationship - before contracts are signed, during our partnership, and upon completion of work. We do not work with any business we know to be involved in slavery or human trafficking.
Continuous Improvement
- Our supplier onboarding procedures are regularly reviewed and updated
- We actively assess and mitigate risks across our business
- All employees and suppliers are informed of our Ethical Code and Employment Standards Policy
- This policy is reviewed and published annually
A full copy of our policy, and the Modern Slavery Act 2015, is available to all employees via our HR team.
We take our role seriously, and we expect the same from everyone we work with. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our HR department.