Modern Slavery Statement 2022
Introduction
1st4cbd.co.uk is committed to combating modern slavery in all its forms, as well as ensuring that all our business activities are conducted ethically and with integrity. This statement sets out our approach to identifying and preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain.
Our Business
1st4cbd.co.uk is a CBD blog that provides information, news, and reviews related to CBD products and the wider cannabis industry. We do not engage in any manufacturing, production, or physical distribution of goods. Instead, our main activities include content creation, digital marketing, and affiliate partnerships.
Our Policies
We have a zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking, and we are committed to upholding our obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We have implemented a number of policies and procedures to ensure that our business and supply chain are free from slavery and human trafficking.
These include:
Recruitment policy: We have a robust recruitment policy in place that ensures all our employees are legally entitled to work in the UK, and that no one is subjected to any form of slavery or human trafficking.
Supplier due diligence: We conduct due diligence on all our suppliers to ensure that they meet our ethical standards and are committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking. We also require our suppliers to confirm that they comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Whistleblowing policy: We encourage all our employees and business partners to report any concerns related to slavery or human trafficking. We have a whistleblowing policy in place that allows individuals to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
Training and awareness: We provide regular training and awareness-raising activities to our employees and business partners to ensure that they understand the risks of slavery and human trafficking and know how to identify and report any concerns.
Our Supply Chain
As a CBD blog, we do not have a complex supply chain, and the majority of our suppliers are based in the UK or other EU countries. However, we recognize that slavery and human trafficking can occur at any point in the supply chain, and we are committed to working with our suppliers to ensure that our business practices are ethical and sustainable.
We assess the risk of slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain on an ongoing basis, and we prioritize due diligence on suppliers who provide us with goods or services that are critical to our business. We also monitor our suppliers’ compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and work with them to address any concerns.
Conclusion
At 1st4cbd.co.uk, we are committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We will continue to monitor our policies and procedures to ensure that they are effective in identifying and preventing any instances of modern slavery. We will also report on our progress in our annual modern slavery statement.