This statement sets out the steps Masro Construction Limited has taken, and continues to take, to understand, prevent and mitigate the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It is published in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
We are 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 are 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 are safeguarded 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, or forced or compulsory labour.
Overall accountability for tackling modern slavery sits with our senior leadership, with contract managers responsible for applying proportionate due diligence and escalating concerns. This statement is approved by the Managing Director and reviewed at least annually.
Due to the nature of our business, we assess ourselves to have a low to medium 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 suppliers. Where we procure labour-intensive services or goods sourced through longer supply chains, we recognise that inherent risk may be higher and apply more scrutiny where proportionate.
The following policies are available to all staff on induction: Code of Conduct, Ethics Policy, Speak Up Policy, Bullying and Harassment Policy, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, Recruitment and Selection Policy, and Procurement Policy.
Our due diligence is proportionate to our size, activities and risk profile and includes:
We assess modern slavery risk when we procure goods and services, manage contracts and recruit staff. Our approach prioritises higher-risk areas such as labour-intensive services and considers factors including the nature of the service, use of subcontractors, and where goods or services may be sourced from outside the UK.
We will continue to embed the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 through our policies, procurement and contract management, and learning and development. This includes providing modern slavery awareness training, reviewing relevant policies annually, and maintaining a zero-tolerance approach with clear escalation routes for staff and suppliers to report concerns.
If a member of staff suspects modern slavery or human trafficking connected with our operations or supply chains, they are encouraged to report it promptly through line management or our Speak Up routes. We will take all concerns seriously, investigate appropriately, and work with relevant partners or authorities where required.