This is our modern slavery and human traffic statement
Introduction
The statement sets down The Escape Design Co. Ltd. commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business activities and the steps we have put in place with the aim of ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our own business and supply chains. We all have a duty to be alert to risks, however small. Staff are expected to report their concerns and management to act upon them.
Organisational structure and supply chains
This statement covers the business activities of The Escape Design Co. Ltd. which are as follows:
The Escape Design Co. Ltd. is committed to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking.
As an equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to creating and ensuring a non-discriminatory and respectful working environment for our staff. We want all our staff to feel confident that they can expose wrongdoing without any risk to themselves.
Our recruitment and people management processes are designed to ensure that all prospective employees are legally entitled to work in the UK and to safeguard employees from any abuse or coercion.
We do not enter into business with any organisation, in the UK or abroad, which knowingly supports or is found to be involved in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.
Due to the nature of our business, we assess ourselves to have a low risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains.
Our supply chains are limited and we procure goods and services from a restricted range of UK and overseas suppliers.
The Company currently operates in the following countries:
United Kingdom
Training
To ensure a good understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains, the Company requires that all staff are required to read the government slavery awareness booklet.
Policies
The Company is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or our supply chains. This Statement affirms its intention to act ethically in our business relationships.
The following policies set down our approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our operations:
2.1 Whistleblowing policy Whistleblowing Policy – the Company encourages all its workers,
customers and other business partners to report any concerns related to its direct
activities or its supply chains.
2.2 The Escape Design Co. Ltd. Code of Conduct – The Code of Conduct sets down the
actions and behaviour expected of employees when representing the Company.
2.3 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy Corporate Social Responsibility Statement –
The Company’s CSR policy summarises how we manage our environmental impacts
and how we work responsibly with suppliers and local communities.
Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking
The Company undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. The Company’s due diligence process includes building long-standing relationships with suppliers and making clear our expectations of business partners AND/OR evaluating the modern slavery and human trafficking risks of each new supplier.
Performance indicators
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. The Senior Management Team endorses this policy statement and is fully committed to its implementation.
