Modern Slavery

Introduction

This statement aligns with Section 54, Part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines H3 Construct's efforts to comprehend potential risks of modern slavery within our operations. We are dedicated to eradicating slavery and human trafficking from both our business and supply chain.

Organisational Framework

H3 Construct Ltd. operates within the construction industry, specialising in car park refurbishment, structural waterproofing, concrete repairs, deck coating systems, and line marking systems. Upholding integrity and respect as core values, we expect our supply chain to adhere to similar ethical standards.

Accountability

Policy: The board of directors holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance with this policy in accordance with our legal and ethical obligations. The H3 Construct Director oversees the policy's implementation, daily management, and effectiveness, ensuring regular reviews.

Relevant Policies/Documents

The subsequent list enumerates various policies and documents that support our efforts to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our operations:

- Anti-slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

- Whistleblowing Policy

- Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy

- Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

- Responsible Sourcing Policy

- Sustainability Policy

- Company Employee Handbook

- Subcontractor/Supplier Agreements

- Eligibility to Work in the UK Procedure

- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

- Modern Slavery Act Labour Supply Risk Assessment

- Modern Slavery Act Supplier Risk Assessment

Control Measures

We evaluated our Anti-slavery & Human Trafficking Policy Statement and Policy to determine if any changes in our or our supply chain’s risk profiles occurred.

- Continuing to collaborate with our supply chain, we aim to ensure their compliance with legal obligations under the Act.

- Conducting a comprehensive review of our policy statements, including those related to Anti-bribery and Corruption, Corporate Social Responsibility, Responsible Sourcing, and Sustainability Policies.

Within our supply chain pre-qualification processes, we include inquiries related to the Modern Slavery Act, seeking information from suppliers regarding their policies and procedures.

During an audit conducted by an external certification body, the Modern Slavery Act was included in the assessment criteria, and no issues were raised.

Chris Hird

Director

January 2024