RT/A2_6/v7/Jul22
Introduction
Slavery and Human Trafficking remains a hidden blight on our global society. We all have a responsibility to be alert to the risks, however small, in our business and in the wider supply chain.
Our Commitment
Rock Townsend is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business.
We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and taking reasonable steps to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any business or organisation that has any sort of a business relationship with our Partnership.
Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking
The Partnership has zero tolerance to slavery and human trafficking. We expect all those in our supply chain and contractors to comply with our values.
As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, the Partnership has in place systems to encourage the reporting of concerns and the protection of whistle-blowers.
Our approved suppliers are expected to have suitable Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking policies and processes.
Training
The Partners are responsible for compliance within their supplier relationships and have been trained accordingly.
All employees receive an induction into the business where our policies, procedures and expectations are outlined.
Reporting Suspicions of Slavery
Employees can report any suspicions of slavery either through the Partnership's Public Interest Disclosure Policy within Employee Handbook or externally to the Modern Slavery Helpline:
https://modernslavery.co.uk/contact.html
0800 0121 700.
This policy has been endorsed by, and has the full support of, the Partners and the Management Team
The Policy was introduced in May 2016 and last revised in July 2022.
Overall responsibility for the effectiveness of the policy lies with: Richard Sharp, Partner, Rock Townsend Architects LLP.
Signed:
Richard Sharp
Partner
Date: 4th July 2022