Dronfield Embroidery is committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We firmly believe in promoting ethical practices and ensuring transparency throughout our supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our commitment to identifying and addressing any potential risks related to modern slavery and sets out the steps we take to prevent such practices within our business operations.

1. Our Business and Supply Chains

Dronfield Embroidery specializes in providing embroidery and print services. While our business primarily operates in the United Kingdom, we acknowledge that our supply chains extend globally. As a result, we are committed to working closely with our suppliers, partners, and stakeholders to promote responsible business practices and ethical standards.

2. Policies and Due Diligence

We have implemented robust policies and procedures to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations. These include:

a. Supplier Code of Conduct: We expect our suppliers and business partners to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which outlines our expectations regarding fair labor practices, human rights, and ethical standards.

b. Supplier Vetting and Selection: We conduct due diligence on potential suppliers to assess their compliance with our ethical standards. This process includes evaluating their policies, procedures, and practices regarding modern slavery.

c. Contractual Obligations: Our supplier agreements and contracts include clauses that explicitly prohibit engagement in modern slavery and human trafficking. We require suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and maintain proper labor standards.

3. Training and Awareness

We provide training and awareness programs to our employees and key stakeholders to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and can identify and report any concerns or suspicious activities. We foster a culture of vigilance and encourage everyone to play an active role in preventing and addressing modern slavery.

4. Reporting and Whistleblowing

We maintain effective reporting channels and encourage the reporting of any suspicions or concerns related to modern slavery within our business or supply chains. We assure confidentiality and non-retaliation for whistleblowers, and all reports will be thoroughly investigated, with appropriate actions taken if necessary.

5. Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking. We regularly review and update our policies, procedures, and due diligence processes to address emerging risks and comply with relevant legislation.

6. Statement Approval and Publication

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the management of Dronfield Embroidery and is published on our website. We will review and update this statement annually to ensure its accuracy and effectiveness.

7. Contact Information

If you have any concerns, questions, or reports related to modern slavery or human trafficking, please contact us at dronfieldembroidery@outlook.com We encourage open communication and appreciate your support in helping us maintain an ethical and responsible business.

By publishing this Modern Slavery Statement, we reaffirm our commitment to eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking and our dedication to conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner.

Approved by The Board of Directors June 2023.