Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
This statement has been published in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It sets out the steps taken by We Are Flock Ltd, hereby known as Flock, during the financial year ending 31 July 2021 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in its business and supply chains.
As a digitally-focused independent photographic agent our suppliers are focused on areas such as photography, film production and digital art. We do act as a producer with a limited supply chain in relation to such activities. Our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.
Flock are aware that we must be conscious of the working conditions and other practices used within our supply chains. We make sure that we base our supplier selection on an objective and fair criteria that include consideration of environmental, social and ethical performance.
We endeavor to comply with all national and international laws, trade restrictions, embargoes, sanctions and regulations that apply to the work we do. We are committed to respecting the dignity, liberty and equality of everyone we work with. This includes maintaining an interest in the business practices used by companies and business partners that supply goods or services to us.
Flock understands the importance of eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking and ensuring supply chains are free from such activity and so we act as an advocate for responsible supply chain practices within our industry sector. We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our businesses.
Policies, Ethical Trading and Due Diligence
As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk we operate a range of policies and procedures appropriate to our businesses which all staff are trained on in their induction. These include policies and procedures in relation to Anti-slavery and Human Trafficking. These are reviewed and updated when necessary.
In exercising supplier due diligence, we use a risk based approach to ensure we focus on those areas where the risk is greatest and maximum impact can be achieved.
Flock will work to remedy any areas in which suppliers do not meet our standards or do not comply with relevant regulations. This may ultimately include ceasing trade with suppliers who show persistent disregard for important elements of environmental, social or ethical performance or that do not meet our internal criteria for selection.
Flock incorporates express contractual obligations within our standard terms and conditions of business with regard to modern slavery and human trafficking requiring those we work with to comply with the law.
Flock operates a Whistleblowing Policy, demonstrating our commitment to reducing any unethical practices in the workplace. This policy facilitates an independent reporting service available to all employees, consultants, contractors, casual workers and agency workers who may experience or witness dishonest or unethical behaviour, health and safety breaches, harassment, bullying or other forms of wrongdoing.
In conclusion
The statement reflects Flock’s commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business activities and the approach being taken to ensure that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our own business and supply chains. We all have a duty to be alert to risks, however small.
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. The Director below endorses this policy statement and is fully committed to its implementation.
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement has been approved and authorised by
Louise Turner
Director
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Registered Address: 64 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0AS
Company. Number: 7313848