Document Reference: IM 10 Modern Slavery Policy
Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy and are given adequate and regular training on it and the issue of modern slavery in supply chains. Compliance The Cox Group ensures that all employees read, understand and comply with this policy. The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of the Cox Group or supply chains is the responsibility of all those working for the Cox Group or under their control. Any employees, business partner, contractor or supplier must avoid any activity that might lead to or suggest a breach of this policy. They must notify a Line Manager or Company Director as soon as possible if they believe or suspect that a conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur in the future. All associated persons are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any parts of the Cox Group business or supply chains of any supplier tier at the earliest possible stage. A suspected breach of this policy must be notified to the Line Manager or Company Director and reported in accordance with our Whistleblowing Policy (QSOP 119) as soon as possible. The Cox Group aim to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken. The Cox Group are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting in good faith their suspicion that modern slavery of whatever form is or may be taking place in any part of the business or in any of their supply chains. Detrimental treatment includes dismissal, disciplinary actions, threats or other unfavourable treatment connected with raising a concern. Any employee who believes that they may have suffered such treatment should inform their Line Manager immediately or alternatively follow the Grievance Procedure in accordance with Employee Handbook. Communication Training on this policy and on the risk the business faces from modern slavery in its supply chain, forms part of the annual training for all individuals who work for The Cox Group and updates are provided using established methods of communication, including but not limited to, HR Program, staff noticeboard and E Learning.
Cox Management Services Ltd ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
Rev 11 01/11/2024 PAS99: 2012 Issue 1
Approved: AK
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