Financial Year: 2025
1. Introduction
Platoon Stores Ltd is committed to conducting its business responsibly, ethically and with integrity. We recognise our responsibility to help prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business operations and supply chains.
Modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking.
Although Platoon Stores Ltd has an annual turnover below the £36 million threshold specified under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we recognise the importance of taking appropriate steps to identify, prevent and address the risks of modern slavery.
We therefore voluntarily publish this statement to demonstrate our commitment to ethical business practices and the protection of human rights.
2. Our Organisation and Business Operations
Platoon Stores Ltd operates within the retail sector. We recognise that modern slavery risks can arise within retail operations and supply chains, including the sourcing, manufacture, transportation and distribution of products.
We are committed to maintaining high standards of ethical conduct throughout our business activities and expect our employees, suppliers and business partners to act responsibly and comply with applicable employment legislation and human rights standards.
3. Our Policies and Commitment
We are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place within our organisation or supply chains.
Our approach is based on the following principles:
- Treating all employees fairly, respectfully and with dignity.
- Prohibiting forced labour, child labour and human trafficking.
- Ensuring employment is freely chosen and workers are treated in accordance with applicable employment legislation.
- Promoting equality, diversity and non-discrimination.
- Working with suppliers and business partners who demonstrate appropriate ethical standards.
4. Supply Chain Due Diligence
We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist within retail supply chains, particularly where products and services are sourced from third parties.
Platoon Stores Ltd aims to work with reputable suppliers and business partners and, where appropriate, consider their employment practices and commitment to preventing modern slavery.
Where concerns are identified, we will seek clarification and take appropriate action to address any potential risks.
5. Risk Assessment and Management
We recognise the importance of identifying and managing potential modern slavery risks within our business and supply chains.
We will remain alert to potential indicators of exploitation, including forced labour, withholding of wages, restriction of freedom of movement and unfair recruitment practices.
Where concerns arise, these will be investigated and appropriate action taken.
6. Employee Awareness and Reporting Concerns
We encourage employees to raise any concerns relating to modern slavery, human trafficking or unethical employment practices.
Any concerns raised will be treated seriously and handled appropriately.
We are committed to fostering an environment in which individuals feel able to report concerns without fear of retaliation.
7. Continuous Improvement
We recognise that preventing modern slavery requires ongoing attention and improvement.
Platoon Stores Ltd will periodically review its approach, policies and procedures to ensure that its commitment remains relevant and effective.
Where appropriate, we will consider additional measures to strengthen awareness of modern slavery risks and improve our supply chain practices.
8. Approval and Publication
This voluntary statement has been prepared to demonstrate Platoon Stores Ltd’s commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.
It will be reviewed periodically and updated where necessary to reflect developments in our business operations and approach.
Approved by: Director of Platoon Stores Ltd
Position: Director
Financial Year: 2025
Date of Approval: 1/1/2026
Organisation: Platoon Stores Ltd