Effective Date: 01/01/2025
1. Introduction
CMS ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business operations and supply chains. We recognize our responsibility to take a robust approach to tackling these issues and uphold ethical business practices.
2. Our Commitment
CMS is dedicated to:
- Ensuring that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labor, and exploitation are not present within our organization or supply chain.
- Promoting transparency and ethical standards across our business operations.
- Continuously reviewing and improving our policies to combat modern slavery.
3. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners working with CMS. We expect all parties to share our commitment to ethical business practices and human rights.
4. Our Approach
To prevent modern slavery, CMS undertakes the following measures:
4.1. Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
- We conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential modern slavery risks.
- We engage in due diligence on suppliers and partners to ensure compliance with ethical labor practices.
- We assess our supply chain to identify high-risk areas and take proactive steps to address any concerns.
4.2. Supplier Code of Conduct
- We require all suppliers and business partners to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits forced labor, child labor, and exploitation.
- Contracts with suppliers include clauses ensuring compliance with modern slavery laws and ethical labor standards.
- We conduct periodic audits and assessments of suppliers where necessary.
4.3. Employee Training & Awareness
- We provide modern slavery awareness training to employees, helping them identify and report potential risks.
- We ensure that all employees, particularly those involved in procurement and supply chain management, understand their role in preventing modern slavery.
4.4. Whistleblowing & Reporting Mechanisms
- We maintain a confidential whistleblowing policy that allows employees and third parties to report concerns related to modern slavery.
- Reports are thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action is taken in response to any violations.
- We encourage employees to report any unethical labor practices without fear of retaliation.
5. Compliance & Governance
- CMS complies with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other relevant legislation.
- Our management team is responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy and reviewing its effectiveness.
- Regular internal and external reviews ensure our policies align with evolving legal and ethical standards.
6. Continuous Improvement
- We are committed to continuously improving our policies and practices in addressing modern slavery.
- We work collaboratively with industry partners, NGOs, and stakeholders to enhance our approach to ethical labor practices.
- Our policy is reviewed annually, with updates made as necessary to strengthen our commitment to combat modern slavery.
7. Contact & Reporting Concerns
If you have any concerns regarding modern slavery within CMS or our supply chain, please contact us:
CMS
The Hub in Headington, 125 London Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9HZ, England
Email: hello@cmsinfo.co.uk