IntroductionThis statement sets out Axter Ltd’s actions to understand all potential modern slavery risks related to its business and to put in place steps that are aimed at ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in its own business and its supply chains. This statement relates to actions and activities during the financial year January – December 2020.
Axter recognises that it has a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking.
Axter is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activities, and to ensuring that its supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.
Organisational structure and supply chains
This statement covers the activities of Axter Ltd.
Axter Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Axter SA in France. Axter Ltd undertakes waterproofing specification design and system material supply on behalf of its clients and customers and is operational in all new construction and refurbishment sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The nature of Axter Ltd’s supply chain is uncomplex, streamlined and carefully managed by our Sales and Logistics and Procurement Managers.
Countries of operation and supply
Axter currently operates in the following countries:
The following is the process by which Axter assesses whether or not particular activities or countries are high risk in relation to slavery or human trafficking:
High-risk activities
Following risk assessment, Axter Ltd has identified no activities within its operational function or supply chain that are considered to be at high risk of slavery or human trafficking
Responsibility
Responsibility for Axter's anti-slavery initiatives is as follows:
Relevant policies
Axter operates the following policies that describe its approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in its operations
Due diligence
Axter undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. Axter's due diligence and reviews include:
Performance indicators
Axter has reviewed its key performance indicators (KPIs) in light of the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. As a result, Axter is:
Training
Axter requires all staff within Axter to complete training on modern slavery annually.
Axter's modern slavery training covers:
Awareness-raising programme
As well as training staff, Axter raises awareness of modern slavery issues by circulating information to staff on:
Board approval
This statement has been approved by Axter's board of directors, who will review and update it annually.
Director's name: Phillip Wilcox-Moore
Date: January 2020
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