Anti-Slavery and Anti-Trafficking Statement

Anti-Slavery and Anti-Trafficking Statement

Effective Date: September 14, 2024

At AdmireMale.com, we are committed to conducting our business in an ethical and lawful manner. We recognize that modern slavery and human trafficking are grave violations of human rights and dignity, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to these practices in any form. This statement outlines our commitment to combating slavery and human trafficking and the steps we are taking to prevent such practices within our business and supply chains.

1. Our Commitment

We are dedicated to ensuring that slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations, whether directly or indirectly. We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all our business dealings, ensuring that our partners, suppliers, and employees adhere to our values of respect, integrity, and human rights.

2. Scope of the Statement

This statement applies to AdmireMale.com, its affiliates, and any associated entities operating within our business or supply chain. It reflects our ongoing efforts to comply with relevant anti-slavery and human trafficking laws, including but not limited to the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other international human rights standards.

3. Our Policies

a. Ethical Business Practices

We maintain and enforce policies that promote ethical business practices, which include strict prohibitions against the use of forced, bonded, or involuntary labor. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to conduct their activities in line with these policies.

b. Supplier Code of Conduct

We require that all our suppliers and partners uphold standards that prevent slavery and human trafficking. We have implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct that requires all parties in our supply chain to:

  • Comply with local and international laws concerning employment and labor standards.
  • Ensure that no part of their business involves forced, bonded, or involuntary labor.
  • Ensure fair wages, working conditions, and the freedom to leave employment voluntarily.

4. Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We conduct due diligence in our supply chains to identify potential risks related to slavery and trafficking. This includes:

  • Assessing our suppliers and partners for compliance with ethical labor practices.
  • Reviewing potential areas of risk in our operations and addressing any concerns immediately.
  • Implementing ongoing audits and monitoring to ensure continuous compliance with anti-slavery policies.

5. Employee Training

We recognize the importance of awareness in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. As such, we provide training to employees at all levels on:

  • Identifying signs of slavery, trafficking, and exploitation.
  • Reporting concerns or suspicions of unethical practices.
  • Understanding our anti-slavery and anti-trafficking policies.

6. Reporting Mechanism

We encourage all employees, suppliers, and partners to report any concerns about slavery or human trafficking. We provide a confidential whistleblowing mechanism that allows individuals to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and addressed appropriately.

7. Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously reviewing and improving our policies and practices to ensure the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking. This includes regular evaluations of our supply chains, training programs, and partnerships to maintain compliance with ethical standards.

8. Compliance and Accountability

Failure to comply with our anti-slavery policies may result in the termination of business relationships, as well as other disciplinary actions where necessary. We hold ourselves and our partners accountable for upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals involved in our operations.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this statement or suspect any violations of our anti-slavery and anti-trafficking policies, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@admiremale.com
 

This statement is made in accordance with relevant anti-slavery and human trafficking legislation and outlines our commitment to ethical practices within our business and supply chains.