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We operate the following policies that assist our approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our operations including in our supply chain.
Whistleblowing Policy - we encourage all our employees, to report any concerns relating to unlawful conduct, malpractice, dangers to the public or the environment, and any other matter of a serious nature. Our policy includes specific guidance for employees
on how to recognise signs of abuse, including slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and how to respond to and escalate any concerns.
Business Ethics Policy - our policy sets out the core values which we expect to be observed throughout the Company. Our Supplier Code of Ethical Conduct details the values we expect from our external suppliers.
Supplier Policy - suppliers are required to declare that they provide safe working conditions, treat workers with dignity
and respect, and act ethically and within the law in their use of labour. Furthermore, we expect our suppliers to provide relevant supporting evidence to justify their statements.
We have systems in place to:
• Identify and assess potential risk areas
• Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring
• Monitor potential risk areas
Dams recognise that sourcing products locally can play a great part in reducing our company’s carbon footprint. To that end we are always looking for UK based component suppliers. This provides work for people who contribute towards the UK’s economy and considerably reduces our carbon footprint through greatly reduced transport requirements.
Dams Anti-Slavery Policy and Modern Slavery Annual Statement is published online (verified for compliance by The Business and Human Rights Resource Centre on behalf of The Home Office). Our Induction Programme and Employee Handbook familiarise all employees with these policies and procedures and directs them to the National Modern Slavery Helpline to report any concerns they may have (0800 0121 700).
Alternatively, incidents can be reported directly to our HR Manager or Purchasing Manager for investigation. Any report and findings are sent to our Managing Director to action. This could involve re-training our supplier on Modern Slavery or alternatively contract termination. No incidents have been reported to date.
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