Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Maryland

Man With Van Maryland is committed to conducting business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to help ensure that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour have no place in our operations or supply chain. We recognize that vigilance is essential, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation.

Our approach applies across all parts of the business, including vehicle support, logistics coordination, staffing, subcontracted services, and procurement. We expect every individual working with Man With Van Maryland to uphold ethical standards and to act in a manner consistent with our values. Any breach of these principles is treated seriously and may result in termination of the relationship or other corrective action.

To reduce risk, Man With Van Maryland carries out due diligence when engaging suppliers, contractors, and service providers. We assess the nature of the service, location, labour practices, and the supplier’s own policies before entering into or renewing a relationship. Where appropriate, we request evidence of compliance, review relevant documentation, and seek assurance that workers are treated fairly and lawfully.

Supplier Oversight and Risk Management

Supplier monitoring is a key part of our prevention strategy. Supplier audits are conducted on a risk-based basis, with greater attention given to higher-risk categories and third-party arrangements. These audits may include desktop reviews, site checks, and evaluation of employment records, wages, working hours, age verification, and health and safety practices. If concerns arise, we require prompt remediation and may suspend or end the relationship if improvement is not demonstrated.

We also encourage suppliers to maintain their own ethical controls and to cascade anti-slavery expectations through their subcontractors. By reinforcing accountability throughout the supply chain, Man With Van Maryland aims to prevent hidden labour abuses from occurring outside direct oversight. Our procurement decisions consider not only value and service quality, but also labour standards and ethical performance.

Training and awareness are important elements of our wider framework. Managers and relevant personnel are expected to understand the signs of exploitation, such as restricted movement, withheld documents, coercion, or unusual control over workers. This awareness helps ensure that possible concerns are identified early and escalated appropriately. We continually promote a culture in which ethical conduct is part of everyday decision-making.

Reporting Concerns and Taking Action

Man With Van Maryland provides clear reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised without delay. Employees, suppliers, workers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report suspected violations through internal reporting procedures, line management, or designated compliance routes. Reports are handled sensitively, and retaliation against anyone raising a concern in good faith is not tolerated.

When a report is received, it is assessed promptly and investigated in a fair and confidential manner. If a case is substantiated, appropriate action is taken, which may include worker protection measures, supplier remediation plans, contractual review, referral to relevant authorities, or disengagement where necessary. Our priority is to protect potentially affected individuals and to respond in a way that is both lawful and responsible.

This statement reflects our continuing commitment to transparency and accountability. We understand that modern slavery risks can evolve, particularly where multiple service providers or temporary labour arrangements are involved. For that reason, we remain attentive to changes in our business activities and market conditions that may affect risk exposure.

Governance, Review, and Continuous Improvement

The effectiveness of this statement and the related controls is reviewed annually by management. The annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, training needs, and any changes in law or best practice. Where improvements are identified, action plans are created and tracked to completion so that our anti-slavery measures remain practical and effective.

Man With Van Maryland is committed to continuous improvement in combating exploitation. We will strengthen our processes where necessary, refine supplier oversight, and update our internal controls as new risks emerge. This statement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to ethical operations and to protecting the dignity and rights of every worker connected to our business.