Company: 3SC Group Scaffolding Ltd
Statement Date: 02 June 2025
Approved By: Sophie Hearnshaw – HSEQ Manager
Our Commitment
3SC Group Scaffolding Ltd is committed to ensuring that our organisational structure, business operations, and supply chain operate in full compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and local laws to prevent and address modern slavery and human trafficking.
We continually evaluate the impact of our activities, products, and services, and actively promote worker protection, access to civil rights, and responsible community development.
Our objective is to operate ethically, transparently, and responsibly across all areas of the business and within our supply chain.
Our Policy Commitments
We are committed to:
- Maintaining high ethical standards in all business activities and supplier relationships.
- Promoting fair trade, sustainability, and human rights across tendering, procurement, and recruitment processes.
- Operating a robust recruitment policy, including eligibility-to-work checks for all employees.
- Preventing forced labour, coercion, or exploitation in any part of our operations.
- Maintaining a clear Whistleblowing Policy so employees can raise concerns safely and confidentially.
- Upholding our Code of Conduct for employees, contractors, and suppliers.
Objectives and Continuous Improvement
We define measurable objectives, targets, and improvement actions aligned with this statement. Progress is reviewed regularly and the statement is made available on our website or upon request.
We provide appropriate training to raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking among employees and, where relevant, suppliers. Performance and improvement actions are communicated internally and publicly where appropriate.
Robust processes are in place to prevent modern slavery and to ensure preparedness for potential incidents.
This statement is reviewed periodically to reflect organisational changes, legislative updates, and evolving best practice.
Management Responsibilities (Plan – Do – Check – Act)
3SC Group Scaffolding Ltd will:
- Develop and maintain a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks proportionate to the size and nature of the business.
- Review the effectiveness of risk controls and improvement actions.
- Provide relevant information and training to employees, contractors, and the supply chain.
- Monitor compliance and establish performance objectives for continuous improvement.
- Ensure supply chain and subcontractor compliance with company standards.
- Review the modern slavery management system regularly.
Employee Responsibilities
All employees are expected to:
- Act in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Participate in relevant training, awareness activities, and campaigns.
- Report suspected modern slavery or human trafficking concerns immediately.
- Use whistleblowing channels where appropriate.
Operational Arrangements – Organisational Policies
We maintain policies designed to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery risks across all business activities and supply chains.
Due Diligence Processes
Supplier due diligence includes:
- Mapping supply chains and sourcing routes.
- Conducting supplier audits and assessments.
- Creating supplier risk profiles.
- Supporting suppliers to improve substandard practices.
- Participating in collaborative initiatives where reasonably practicable.
Risk Assessment and Management
We:
- Map supply chains to understand logistics, labour processes, and origin of goods and services.
- Identify and evaluate risk severity and likelihood.
- Implement proportionate control measures.
- Review risks regularly.Monitoring and Performance
- Annual performance summaries against objectives are published on the company website or provided upon written request.
- Transparency is maintained in line with regulatory expectations.Training and Awareness
Training is proportionate to business size and risk exposure and includes:
- Acknowledgement of the Modern Slavery Statement.
- Toolbox talks and briefings.
- Online training modules where appropriate.
- Specialist training for managers and higher-risk roles.
Training progress contributes to key performance indicators and individual development objectives.
Declaration
Signed: Digitally via SMAS Portal
Name: Sophie Hearnshaw
Position: HSEQ Manager
Date: 02 June 2025