MRMS Solutions provides operational and software solution services, operating on both public and private networks.
Our supply chain includes the supply of goods and materials, including both software products and operational activities, for the effective delivery of services in the utility, construction and civil engineering sectors.
The risks relating to modern slavery and human trafficking can occur anywhere in day-to-day business operations. These may occur through direct employment, sub-contracting or the supply of goods, materials or services in relation to software or operational activities. A high-risk area is goods and material imports from outside UK and EU. Another area of concern is the allocation of management control required for these factors, which we will continue to monitor and review.
Definition
Modern slavery is defined as a crime and violation of fundamental human rights. It takes numerous forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking. These forms share the premise of human deprivation, violating an individual’s right in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.
MRMS Solutions will not support or deal with any business or clients knowingly involved in modern slavery or human trafficking. Acting ethically is at the forefront of our business operations, maintaining systems and controls within our business to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring, both in our business and supply chains.
Consistent with our disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we are also committed to ensuring there is transparency in our own business and throughout our supply chains.
This policy statement applies to all individuals or companies working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agencies and agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, interns, agents, sub-contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives and business partners.
This policy statement does not form part of any employee’s contract of employment and we may amend it at any time.
A part of MRMS Solutions due diligence is to verify every new employee’s right to work in the UK upon the commencement of their employment. We communicate our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery at the outset of establishing any business relationships. Our requirement from our suppliers and sub- contractors, is to ensure there is no slavery or human trafficking amongst their supply chains. As a general census, we require that our suppliers and sub-contractors have an anti-slavery and human trafficking policy in place, or agree to comply with ours if absent.
Included in our sub-contracting processes are specify preventions against the use of forced, compulsory and trafficked labour. This includes anyone held against their will in slavery whether adults or children. These rules are expected to be in place across our suppliers. If concerns are recognised, we will review our relationship and take suitable actions.
MRMS Solutions ensure continuous development in the effectiveness of our due diligence processes throughout our business operations. We will look to progress our Key Performance Indicators in relation to our business activities and relationships with our supply chains.
This policy statement is conversed to all new employees joining our company. This ensures we are continuously increasing awareness of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. During the next year, MRMS Solutions will be carrying out additional training and requiring the same obligation from our suppliers and sub-contractors.
All those working on our behalf of MRMS have the responsibility of preventing and reporting any instances of modern slavery. Any activities that might suggest a breach of this policy should be avoided.
If there are any issues or concerns regarding instances of modern slavery in parts of our business or supply chains, these should be brought to the attention of a line manager or director immediately.
A breach of this policy statement will be investigated under the MRMS disciplinary procedure resulting in the necessary actions being carried out. Evidence of such actions from employees or businesses will result in the necessary actions which may entail dismissal.
This statement complies with section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the modern slavery and human trafficking statement for MRMS Solutions Ltd for the financial year ended 31st December 2023.
Matthew Popham,
Director
1 April 2023