Anti-Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy

Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy Policy Statement

Lightwood PLC is committed to preventing acts of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, bonded labour, and child labour within its business operations and supply chains.

We recognise our responsibility under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and are committed to conducting business ethically, with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.

Lightwood PLC operates a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and expects the same standards from all contractors, suppliers, service providers, agents, and business partners.

About Lightwood PLC

Lightwood PLC is a UK-based logistics, warehousing, freight forwarding, storage, and transport provider operating from Essex, United Kingdom. Established in 1997, we provide commercial storage, distribution, freight forwarding, and associated logistics services to businesses throughout the UK and internationally.

Scope of this Policy

This policy applies to:

All employees, whether permanent, temporary, agency, part-time or full-time.
Directors and officers of the company.
Contractors, consultants and agency workers.
Suppliers, subcontractors and service providers.
Any individual or organisation acting on behalf of Lightwood PLC.

Our Commitments

Lightwood PLC is committed to:

Complying with all applicable laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Ensuring that slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking do not occur within our business or supply chains.
Treating all workers fairly, lawfully and with dignity and respect.
Paying employees in accordance with applicable employment legislation and minimum wage requirements.
Providing safe and healthy working conditions.
Promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination.
Conducting business relationships responsibly and ethically.

Supply Chain Responsibility

We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist within wider supply chains.

To reduce these risks, Lightwood PLC seeks to:

Work with reputable suppliers and business partners.
Assess suppliers where appropriate before entering into commercial relationships.
Encourage suppliers to maintain their own anti-slavery and human trafficking policies.
Reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers found to be involved in modern slavery or human trafficking practices.
Monitor supplier performance and compliance where practical and proportionate.

Employee Responsibility

All employees have a responsibility to:

Remain alert to the possibility of modern slavery within the workplace and supply chain.
Report any concerns regarding suspected slavery, forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking.
Cooperate with investigations into any suspected breaches of this policy.

Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal where appropriate.

Reporting Concerns

Employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders are encouraged to report any concerns relating to modern slavery or human trafficking.

Reports may be made confidentially to:

The Directors
Lightwood PLC
Email: info@lightwoodplc.co.uk

All reports will be treated seriously and investigated appropriately.

Lightwood PLC will not tolerate retaliation against any person who raises a genuine concern in good faith.

Due Diligence

As part of our commitment to combating modern slavery, Lightwood PLC may undertake reasonable due diligence measures including:

Reviewing supplier relationships.
Assessing business partners where risk factors are identified.
Monitoring employment practices.
Investigating any concerns raised by employees, customers or suppliers.

Training and Awareness

Where appropriate, Lightwood PLC will provide guidance and awareness to employees and management to help identify and respond to potential indicators of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains effective, relevant and compliant with legal requirements.