1. Policy Statement

Blackwater Sign and `Print Limited is committed to preventing modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We act ethically, responsibly, and with integrity in all business relationships and take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in any form.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All employees, directors, officers, agency workers, contractors, consultants, and volunteers

  • All suppliers, contractors, and business partners

  • All operations and supply chains, both domestic and international

3. Definitions

Modern slavery includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking, as defined in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and relevant international conventions.

4. Our Commitment

We commit to:

  • Acting transparently and ethically in all business dealings

  • Implementing systems and controls to reduce the risk of modern slavery

  • Ensuring workers are treated fairly, with dignity and respect

  • Complying with all applicable laws relating to employment, labour rights, and human rights

5. Roles and Responsibilities

  • Board / Senior Management: Overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with this policy

  • Managers: Ensuring this policy is communicated and applied within their teams

  • Employees and Workers: Responsible for understanding and complying with the policy and reporting concerns

  • Suppliers and Partners: Expected to uphold the same standards and ensure compliance within their own supply chains

6. Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We take a risk-based approach to identifying and assessing potential modern slavery risks by:

  • Conducting supplier due diligence

  • Reviewing labour practices in high-risk regions or sectors

  • Including modern slavery considerations in procurement decisions

  • Requiring suppliers to confirm compliance with this policy

7. Reporting Concerns

All workers are encouraged to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery as soon as possible. Reports can be made to:

  • A line manager

  • HR

  • A confidential whistleblowing channel (where available)

Reports will be treated confidentially, and no individual will suffer retaliation for raising a concern in good faith.

8. Breaches of Policy

Any breach of this policy by employees may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
Breaches by suppliers or partners may result in contract termination and removal from our supply chain.

9. Training and Awareness

We provide appropriate training to relevant employees to ensure understanding of modern slavery risks and how to identify and report concerns.

10. Review and Monitoring

This policy is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure continued effectiveness and compliance with legal requirements.