The Man Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by The Man in respect of the financial year ending 31 December and outlines our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. The Man recognises its responsibility to respect human rights and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

The Man has a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitative working practices. We will not knowingly engage with, support, or benefit from any arrangement that involves abuse of human rights.

This commitment applies to all employees, directors, contractors, and any third parties acting on our behalf. We expect the same high standards from all our suppliers, business partners, and service providers, and we require them to uphold and enforce similar policies within their own operations and supply chains.

Governance and Responsibility

Overall responsibility for our modern slavery approach sits with The Man leadership team, which approves this statement and oversees its implementation. Day-to-day management is delegated to relevant functional leads, who are responsible for embedding our standards into operational processes, contracts, and supplier relationships.

Managers are required to ensure their teams understand and adhere to our zero-tolerance stance, and they are accountable for escalating concerns or potential breaches in a timely and appropriate manner.

Supply Chain Standards and Due Diligence

The Man seeks to work only with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to human rights and ethical conduct. We conduct proportionate due diligence on existing and prospective suppliers to identify and assess the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking. This may include reviewing supplier policies, ownership structures, geographic risks, and labour practices.

Our standard supplier terms require compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws, and adherence to our zero-tolerance policy. Where we identify elevated risk, we may apply additional checks or conditions, require remedial action, or choose not to proceed with or renew a business relationship.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

The Man undertakes supplier audits and assessments, focusing on those parts of our supply chain that present higher risks due to sector, geography, or the nature of services provided. Audits may be conducted on-site or remotely and can encompass document reviews, management interviews, and workforce engagement where appropriate.

Where non-compliance or areas of concern are identified, we work with suppliers to agree clear corrective action plans and monitor their implementation within defined timeframes. Persistent or serious failures to meet our standards may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

The Man encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any suspicions or evidence of modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting lines, to line managers, senior management, or designated compliance contacts.

Reports will be treated seriously and, where appropriate, investigated promptly and impartially. We will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Where necessary, we will cooperate with relevant authorities and take corrective action, including termination of relationships where wrongdoing is confirmed.

Training and Awareness

The Man is committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among relevant employees. Training and guidance are provided to those in roles that involve supplier selection, contract management, procurement, and human resources, to help them recognise risk indicators and respond appropriately to concerns.

We regularly review our internal materials to ensure they remain accurate, practical, and aligned with evolving legislation and good practice.

Performance, Review, and Continuous Improvement

The Man is committed to continuous improvement in the identification, prevention, and mitigation of modern slavery risks. We monitor the effectiveness of our controls through supplier reviews, audit outcomes, reports received, and feedback from stakeholders.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains appropriate and effective. The review considers changes in our business operations, supply chains, regulatory requirements, and emerging best practice. Any necessary updates to our policies, procedures, training, or contractual requirements will be implemented following each review.

This statement has been endorsed by the leadership of The Man and constitutes our current position on modern slavery and human trafficking.