Redevelop Civil Engineering is steadfast in its commitment to ethical business practices and ensuring that slavery and human trafficking have no place within its operations or supply chains. This policy outlines the measures undertaken during the financial year to identify, mitigate, and prevent the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Background
On March 26, 2015, the Modern Slavery Act 2015 was passed into law in the United Kingdom. This legislation requires all business entities operating in the UK to prepare and publish a slavery and human trafficking statement for each financial year. Redevelop Civil Engineering Ltd complies with this law and is dedicated to taking steps to ensure that slavery and human trafficking do not take place in any part of its business or supply chain.

Scope
This policy applies to all Redevelop Civil Engineering Ltd operations. Employees involved in sourcing parts, components, and materials are expected to assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and this policy. The policy is reviewed annually, and updates are incorporated as needed.

Our Commitment
We respect the environment, the communities in which we operate, and our employees’ human rights. We oppose corruption and are committed to conducting business operations in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We take steps to ensure slavery and human trafficking do not occur within our supply chain or business operations. This commitment aligns with our Human Rights and Sustainability Policy and our Ethics Policy, which define how we adhere to these principles and global standards.

Definitions Redevelop Civil Engineering Ltd supports the Ten Principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). These principles include:

1. Supporting and respecting the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
2. Ensuring the company is not complicit in human rights abuses.
3. Upholding freedom of association and the recognition of collective bargaining rights.
4. Eliminating all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
5. Abolishing child labour effectively.
6. Eliminating discrimination in employment and occupation.
7. Supporting a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
8. Undertaking initiatives to promote environmental responsibility.
9. Encouraging the development and adoption of environmentally friendly technologies.
10. Working against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

• Key definitions include:
  • Supply Chain: Entities with direct or indirect business relationships providing products or services that contribute to the enterprise’s operations.
  • Due Diligence: An ongoing process to assess and address potential human rights risks within the business and its supply chain.
  • Human Rights Risk: Risks of adverse impacts on human rights resulting from business operations.
  • Adverse Human Rights Impact: Any action that reduces an individual’s ability to enjoy their human rights.
  • Worker: Includes employees, temporary workers, migrant workers, students, contract workers, and others providing labour to the business or its supply chain.

Steps Taken to Prevent Slavery and Human Trafficking During the financial year, Redevelop Civil Engineering Ltd undertook the following steps to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place:

1. Risk Assessment:

• Identified parts of the business and supply chains at higher risk of slavery and human trafficking, particularly in labour-intensive and material supply sectors.
• Conducted evaluations of suppliers to assess their compliance with ethical labour standards.

2. Risk Mitigation:

• Implemented supplier codes of conduct mandating adherence to anti-slavery policies.
• Incorporated strict contractual obligations requiring suppliers to comply with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
• Performed regular audits and inspections of high-risk suppliers to ensure compliance.

3. Effectiveness Measurement:

Tracked compliance metrics, including:

• Supplier adherence to ethical standards.
• Number of reported and resolved incidents related to modern slavery.
• Completion rates of staff training programs on modern slavery awareness.

4. Training and Awareness:

• Delivered annual training sessions for employees to recognize and address risks of slavery and human trafficking.
• Provided informational materials to raise awareness among staff and stakeholders.
• Ensured senior management and procurement teams received specialized training on compliance and due diligence.

Additional Measures To further strengthen our efforts, Redevelop Civil Engineering Ltd:

1. Organizational Structure:

• Maintains a clear structure that defines roles and responsibilities related to compliance and risk management.
• Operates with transparency and accountability in all business processes.

2. Policies and Due Diligence:

• Established and regularly updates policies addressing slavery and human trafficking.
• Conducts ongoing due diligence to identify and mitigate risks in supply chains.
• Engages suppliers in improving labour practices and compliance with ethical standards.

Our Expectations Redevelop Civil Engineering Ltd expects its suppliers to:

• Avoid all forms of forced, bonded, or indentured labour, involuntary prison labour, slavery, or human trafficking.
• Refrain from practices such as transporting, harbouring, or coercing individuals for labour or services.
• Provide voluntary employment, ensure freedom of movement, and deliver written employment agreements in workers’ native languages.
• Prohibit recruitment fees and repay any such fees found to have been paid by workers.

Non-compliance with these requirements may result in the termination of supply arrangements.

Reporting Concerns Redevelop Civil Engineering Ltd provides a confidential reporting mechanism via its website (www.redevelopcivils.co.uk) for any party to report issues related to its supply chain or business operations.

Continuous Improvement To ensure continuous improvement in our anti-slavery efforts, we:

1. Expand risk assessments and enhance supplier audits.
2. Regularly review and update training programs to address emerging risks.
3. Collaborate with industry peers and organizations to share best practices and foster systemic change.