Modern Slavery Statement
Clarion Chase Ltd (CCL) has taken steps to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chains or in any part of our business.
This statement is only in relation to CCL and its business, not the business of its client firms (as further explained below). References to “our people” only refers to those individuals working on behalf of CCL, not the member firms.
In accordance with Section 54, Part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act),
this statement sets out the steps that CCL has taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chains or in any part of our business. This statement is in respect of CCL’s financial year ended 30 March 2022 and was approved by the CCL Board.
Overview
The Act requires commercial organisations supplying goods or services with a turnover of more than £36 million to prepare and publish an annual 'Slavery and human trafficking statement'. The statement must set out the steps an organisation has taken, if any, during its financial year to ensure that slavery or human trafficking is not taking place in its business or supply chain.
What is modern slavery?
Modern slavery is an international crime, affecting millions of people around the world - a growing global issue that transcends age, gender and ethnicities. Sadly, vulnerable people from overseas as well as across the UK, are forced to work illegally against their will across many different sectors from agriculture, construction, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and more.
Our organisation structure and supply chains
CCL is a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales. It is a micro company specialising in interntaional search and selecltion work.
Our business uses qualified people employed directly by CCL. Our people policies ensure fair treatment of our people.
Our external suppliers are mostly UK, European and US based companies in low risk sectors (such as professional services) as well as suppliers in the travel sector, which are potentially higher risk.
Our policies in relation to slavery and human trafficking
CCL has established a zero-tolerance position on violations to the UK’s anti-human trafficking and anti-modern slavery laws. If we find breaches of these laws within our supply chain, we will look to support companies in their efforts to comply with the legislation.
We seek to treat everyone fairly and consistently, creating a workplace and business environment that is open, transparent and trusted. Our policies and procedures relating to the Modern Slavery Act are in line with our culture and values.
Our specific procedures to address modern slavery risk include:
A process for handling complaints raised by people outside of CCL
Employment policies that protect our people from unfair treatment and promote a fair and inclusive workplace
Robust recruitment processes in line with relevant employment laws
Market-related pay and rewards reviewed annually
Wellbeing strategy and initiatives to support our people’s physical and mental wellbeing and lifestyle choice
Due diligence processes, risk assessment and management
The implementation of our policies and procedures includes due diligence on suppliers that we engage with, in accordance with our procurement policy. A heightened risk area is the use of hotels. To mitigate against this risk, we assess the companies that we deal with as part of the decision-making process for travel.
Training on modern slavery and trafficking
CCL provides periodic training to our people on the subject of modern slavery and our policies to address the risks to help increase education and awareness.
If you would like to find out more about the above, please email office@clarionchase.com.
CCL takes responsibility for this Statement and its related objectives and will review and update it in accordance with The Act.
Updated 20 April 2023