1. Introduction

Thewlis & Gregson (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business activities. This policy outlines our commitment to ensuring that slavery and human trafficking do not take place within our organization or our supply chains.

2. Policy Statement

2.1 Scope: This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners of Thewlis & Gregson and its subsidiaries.

2.2 Commitment: We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. We will not tolerate any form of modern slavery, forced labor, or human trafficking within our operations or supply chains.

3. Our Business

3.1 Supply Chains: We recognize the importance of understanding our supply chains and the potential risks of modern slavery within them.

3.2 Due Diligence: We will conduct due diligence to assess and monitor the risk of slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains.

3.3 Supplier Relationships: We expect our suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

4. Employee Awareness and Training

4.1 Training: We will provide training to our employees to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and how to identify and report any concerns.

4.2 Communication: We will communicate our commitment to preventing modern slavery both internally and externally.

5. Reporting and Whistleblowing

5.1 Reporting Concerns: We encourage employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery.

5.2 Whistleblowing Protection: We will protect whistleblowers who report concerns about modern slavery from retaliation.

6. Compliance and Review

6.1 Compliance: We will regularly review and update this policy to ensure ongoing compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act and other relevant legislation.

6.2 Effectiveness: We will assess the effectiveness of our measures to prevent modern slavery and continuously improve our practices.

7. Approval and Implementation

This modern slavery policy has been approved by Thewlis & Gregson management and is effective from 28/12/2023. It applies to all activities and operations of Thewlis & gregson.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at contact@thewlisgregson.co.uk

By accepting this policy, you acknowledge your responsibility to adhere to its principles and contribute to our commitment to eradicating modern slavery.