Modern slavery is a criminal act and a grave violation of fundamental human rights. It encompasses various forms, including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. These share the common element of depriving individuals of their freedom to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. At WDA Automotive Marketing, we maintain a zero-tolerance stance toward modern slavery. We are committed to conducting our business with integrity and ethics while establishing effective systems and controls to prevent modern slavery within our organisation and supply chain.
We also prioritise transparency within our operations and efforts to combat modern slavery throughout our supply chain. We expect our contractors, suppliers, and business partners to adhere to the same high standards. Our contracting processes include explicit prohibitions against forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour, as well as any form of slavery or servitude.
We anticipate that our suppliers will hold their own suppliers to these high standards. This policy applies to all individuals working for or on behalf of WDA Automotive Marketing, including employees, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, agents, contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives, and business partners. This policy does not constitute part of any employee’s employment contract and may be modified at any time.
Responsibility for the Policy
- The Managing Director is responsible for ensuring that this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations and that everyone under our control adheres to it.
- The Managing Director holds primary day-to-day responsibility for implementing the policy, monitoring its effectiveness, addressing enquiries, and auditing internal control systems and procedures to counter modern slavery.
- Managers at all levels are accountable for ensuring that those under their supervision comprehend and comply with this policy and receive necessary training.
Compliance with the Policy
- You are required to read, understand, and comply with this policy.
- All individuals working for or under our control are responsible for preventing, detecting, and reporting modern slavery within our organisation or supply chain. You must avoid any activities that might suggest or lead to a violation of this policy.
- If you believe or suspect a conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur, you must promptly notify your manager or the Procurement Department.
- We encourage the early reporting of concerns related to modern slavery within our business or supply chain.
- If you believe a breach of this policy has taken place or might occur, you must report it as soon as possible in accordance with our Whistleblowing Policy.
- If you are uncertain about whether a specific act or working conditions within any tier of our supply chain constitute modern slavery, please discuss it with your manager or the Managing Director directly.
- We promote openness and support those who raise genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if their concerns turn out to be unfounded. We are committed to ensuring that no one faces detrimental treatment for reporting their suspicions of modern slavery in our business or supply chain. If you believe you have suffered such treatment, inform your manager without delay.
Communication and Awareness of Policy
- Training on this policy and the risks our business faces from modern slavery in its supply chain will be provided as necessary.
- Our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery will be communicated to all suppliers, contractors, and business partners at the beginning of our business relationship with them and reinforced as needed.
Breaches of This Policy
- Any employee breaching this policy may face disciplinary action, including possible dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct.
- Our relationship with individuals and organisations working on our behalf may be terminated if they breach this policy.
