HomeModern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Introduction
This statement sets out 1st Nationwide Security Ltd actions to understand all potential modern slavery risks related to its business and to put in place steps that are aimed at ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in its own business and its supply chains. This statement relates to actions and activities during the financial year [1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016].
As part of the security industry, the organization recognizes that it has a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking.
The organization is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activities, and to ensuring that its supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.
Organizational structure and supply chains
This statement covers the activities of 1st Nationwide Security Ltd:
This statement covers the activities of 1st Nationwide Security Ltd:
As a recognized national brand, 1st Nationwide Security Ltd provides and supports their clients Nationwide.
With 1st Nationwide Security Ltd you can be assured that your Home Security will be tailored for your home and your loved ones. As a leading Security Company for both home and business, we understand the importance of balancing Home Security devises so that your loved ones are constantly safe and well protected.
At 1st Nationwide Security Ltd we understand the expectancy of our business clients and the value of providing a high quality professional service that is tailored to the businesses requirements. Our clients see the importance of continuity with a firm they can trust to protect their interests.
Protecting our schools, the Government Health sector and public spaces, 1st Nationwide Security Ltd serve our country, creating the highest levels of Security for your protection.
We combine all Security Services to match your personal or business needs, from CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Key Holding, Mobile Patrols, Alarm Response, Security Guards, Static Security, Manned Guarding, Retail Security and Construction Site Security.
The organization currently operates throughout the UK.
The following is the process by which the company assesses whether or not particular activities or countries are high risk in relation to slavery or human trafficking:
We undertake an annual risk assessment to review our processes are at high risk. There are currently no areas considered high risk.
Responsibility
Responsibility for the organization’s anti-slavery initiatives is as follows:
The Managing Director is responsible for putting in place and reviewing the following items alongside the retained Compliance Consultant:
- Policies and the process
- Risk assessments
- Investigations/due diligence
- Training
Relevant policies
The organization operates the following policies that describe its approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in its operations
- Whistle blowing policy The organization encourages all its workers, customers and other business partners to report any concerns related to the direct activities, or the supply chains of, the organisation. This includes any circumstances that may give rise to an enhanced risk of slavery or human trafficking. The organisation’s whistle blowing procedure is designed to make it easy for workers to make disclosures, without fear of retaliation. Employees, customers or others who have concerns can complete our confidential disclosure form.
- Employee code of conduct The organization’s code makes clear to employees the actions and behavior expected of them when representing the organization. The organization strives to maintain the highest standards of employee conduct and ethical behavior when operating abroad and managing its supply chain.
- Supplier/Procurement code of conduct The organization is committed to ensuring that its suppliers adhere to the highest standards of ethics. Suppliers are required to demonstrate that they provide safe working conditions where necessary, treat workers with dignity and respect, and act ethically and within the law in their use of labor. The organization works with suppliers to ensure that they meet the standards of the code and improve their worker’s working conditions. However, serious violations of the organization’s supplier code of conduct will lead to the termination of the business relationship.
- Recruitment/Agency workers policy The organization uses only specified, reputable employment agencies to source labor and always verifies the practices of any new agency it is using before accepting workers from that agency.
Due diligence
The organization undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. The organization’s due diligence and reviews include:.
- mapping the supply chain broadly to assess particular product or geographical risks of modern slavery and human trafficking;
- evaluating the modern slavery and human trafficking risks of each new supplier;
- reviewing on a regular basis all aspects of the supply chain based on the supply chain mapping;
- conducting supplier audits or assessments;
- creating an annual risk profile for each supplier;
- taking steps to improve substandard suppliers’ practices, including providing advice to suppliers through third party auditor and requiring them to implement action plans;
- participating in collaborative initiatives focused on human rights in general, and slavery and human trafficking in particular;
- using a database, where suppliers can be checked for their labor standards, compliance in general, and modern slavery and human trafficking in particular; and
- Invoking sanctions against suppliers that fail to improve their performance in line with an action plan or seriously violate our supplier code of conduct, including the termination of the business relationship
Performance indicators
The organization has reviewed its key performance indicators (KPIs) in light of the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. As a result, the organization is:
- requiring all staff to have completed training on modern slavery by end of 2016
- developing a system for supply chain verification in place by the end of 2016 whereby the organization evaluates potential suppliers before they enter the supply chain; and
- Reviewing its existing supply chains expected to be complete by the end of 2016, whereby the organization evaluates all existing suppliers.
Training
The organization requires all staff within the organization to complete training on modern slavery. The organization requires all staff to attend toolbox talks, The organization’s modern slavery training covers:
- our business’s purchasing practices, which influence supply chain conditions and which should therefore be designed to prevent purchases at unrealistically low prices, the use of labor engaged on unrealistically low wages or wages below a country’s national minimum wage, or the provision of products by an unrealistic deadline;
- how to assess the risk of slavery and human trafficking in relation to various aspects of the business, including resources and support available;
- how to identify the signs of slavery and human trafficking;
- what initial steps should be taken if slavery or human trafficking is suspected;
- how to escalate potential slavery or human trafficking issues to the relevant parties within the organization;
- what external help is available, for example through the Modern Slavery Helpline, Gang masters Licensing Authority and “Stronger together” initiative;
- what messages, business incentives or guidance can be given to suppliers and other business partners and contractors to implement anti-slavery policies; and
- what steps the organization should take if suppliers or contractors do not implement antislavery policies in high-risk scenarios, including their removal from the organization’s supply chains.
Awareness-raising programme
As well as training staff, the organization has raised awareness of modern slavery issues by conducting toolbox talks with staff. The toolbox talks explain to staff:
- the basic principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015;
- how employers can identify and prevent slavery and human trafficking;
- what employees can do to flag up potential slavery or human trafficking issues to the relevant parties within the organization; and
- What external help is available, for example through the Modern Slavery Helpline.
