At GroundGuards Global, we believe everyone deserves dignity, freedom and respect. We are committed to upholding human rights and preventing modern slavery in every part of our business and supply chain, from our own operations to the deepest tiers of our suppliers.
Our approach is guided by international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the ILO core conventions, as well as the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and equivalent legislation in the regions where we operate.
Key Points - At a Glance
- Zero tolerance for modern slavery or human trafficking
- Rigorous supplier checks and due diligence
- Clear standards and expectations for all partners
- Regular policy review and staff training
- Open communication and transparent reporting
What Modern Slavery Means
Modern slavery takes many forms, all of which are unacceptable. This includes human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, servitude, debt bondage, restriction of movement, and mental or physical abuse. It also covers any situation where a person is controlled, dehumanised or exploited for personal or commercial gain.
How We Take Action
Responsibility and Transparency:
GroundGuards recognises its responsibility under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and similar laws worldwide. We insist on transparency within our business and across our global supply chains. Our supplier approval process includes a thorough review of each partner’s practices, controls and track record.
Supplier Standards:
Any supplier considered high risk must meet our standards, adhere to our modern slavery policies and complete relevant training as a condition of doing business with us. We apply enhanced due diligence to suppliers operating in sectors or geographies where human-rights risks are known to be higher.
Ongoing Vigilance:
We carry out regular checks on suppliers at every stage of our relationship – before contracts are signed, during our partnership and upon completion of work. We do not work with any business that we know to be involved in slavery, human trafficking or related abuses.
Continuous Improvement
- Our supplier onboarding procedures are regularly reviewed and updated
- We actively assess and mitigate human-rights risks across our operations and supply chains
- All employees and suppliers are informed of our Ethical Code and Employment Standards Policy
- This policy is reviewed and updated annually, or more frequently where required
A full copy of our Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy is available to all employees via our HR team. We take our role seriously and expect the same from everyone we work with. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our HR or Compliance team so we can investigate and respond quickly.