Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery
At Property Marketplace, we are committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We firmly believe that slavery has no place in the modern world and strive to maintain high ethical standards across our business and partnerships.
What is Modern Slavery?
Modern slavery refers to situations where individuals are exploited and unable to refuse or leave due to threats, violence, coercion, or deception. This includes:
- Human Trafficking: The illegal trade of people for the purpose of forced labor or sexual exploitation.
- Forced Labor: Situations where individuals are coerced into working against their will.
- Bonded Labor: When people are forced to work to repay debts and are not allowed to leave until the debt is paid off.
- Child Labor: The exploitation of children in the workforce, which deprives them of their childhood, education, and opportunities.
Our Policy
Property Marketplace has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of slavery or human trafficking. We are committed to acting with integrity and transparency in all business dealings, ensuring that we take effective measures to prevent modern slavery in our supply chains.
Steps We Take
To ensure that slavery and human trafficking do not take place in our business or supply chain, we:
- Supplier Due Diligence: We conduct thorough checks on all suppliers and partners to ensure they adhere to ethical labor practices. We seek written confirmation from suppliers that they comply with all laws and regulations regarding slavery and human trafficking.
- Employee Awareness: We provide training to all employees to raise awareness about the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. This includes identifying potential warning signs and knowing how to report concerns.
- Reporting Mechanisms: We have established clear procedures for employees, contractors, and partners to report any concerns related to slavery or trafficking. Any reports will be investigated promptly, and appropriate action will be taken.
- Regular Audits: We regularly review our supply chains to ensure compliance with our anti-slavery policy. This includes monitoring suppliers and subcontractors to confirm their adherence to ethical labor practices.
- Continuous Improvement: We continually review and improve our policies and practices to ensure we remain vigilant and proactive in the fight against modern slavery.
Responsibility and Accountability
The ultimate responsibility for the prevention of modern slavery rests with our senior management. We work closely with all departments to ensure compliance with our policy, and we hold our suppliers and partners to the same high standards.
Reporting Concerns
If you have any concerns or suspicions about modern slavery or human trafficking related to our business, please contact us immediately. We take all reports seriously and will investigate thoroughly.