Updated 20 June 2023
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
Purpose
- IPEX Consulting’s commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business activities.
- The steps we have put in place with the aim of ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our own business and supply chains.
- IPEX policy and minimum requirements to adhere to this legislation.
Organisational structure and supply chains
IPEX specialises in enabling and improving rail operations and projects, particularly in rolling stock operational and commercial engineering. Our supply chain is formed of Associates, UK based small independent companies. We operate in the UK and on an international basis.
The following is the process by which the Company assesses whether activities or countries are high risk in relation to modern slavery or human trafficking.
High Risk Activities
- IPEX provides high level strategic railway consultancy services
- It is limited to professional services.
- IPEX operates primarily in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Responsibility
- Policies: The Operations Director is responsible for creating and reviewing policies. In the process, this document will be reviewed should the legislation, other requirements or business needs change. This document is to be reviewed at minimum intervals of 3 years. The document will be reissued after every scheduled review with changes made noted in the Amendment Record above.
- Risk assessments: Operations Director is responsible for carrying out a risk assessment at the beginning of every project to ensure its compliance with various legislations including Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Act.
- Due diligence: Operations Director ensures the due diligence in respect of known or suspected instances of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Training
Related Policies
- Whistleblowing policy
- IPEX Code of Conduct
- Environmental Policy
- Human Rights and Fair Labour Policy
- Anti-Discrimination and Equal Rights Policy
Copies of our policies are available to clients and stakeholders on request.
Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking
The Company undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. The Company’s due diligence process includes:
- Building long-standing relationships with suppliers and making clear our expectations of business partners
- Consider the modern slavery and human trafficking risks of each new supplier
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