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Alpha Print & Signs is committed to conducting business responsibly and taking reasonable steps to prevent modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.
Respect for people, responsible sourcing and ethical business practices.
Alpha Print & Signs is committed to acting ethically and responsibly in the way we conduct our business.
We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, debt bondage and other forms of exploitation.
We do not tolerate modern slavery or human trafficking within our own operations or, to the best of our knowledge, within our supply chains.
This statement explains the approach Alpha Print & Signs takes to identifying, reducing and responding to modern slavery risks connected with our business.
Alpha Print & Signs provides a range of print, signage and branding services to businesses across the UK.
Our services include:
Our operations rely on a combination of our own team, specialist suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, couriers, subcontractors and service providers.
Our supply chain may include suppliers and manufacturers of:
We recognise that modern slavery risk can vary depending on the product, industry, country of manufacture and complexity of the supply chain.
Alpha Print & Signs is committed to maintaining business practices that respect the dignity and rights of workers.
We expect people working within our business and supply chain to be:
We do not knowingly work with organisations involved in slavery, human trafficking, forced labour or unlawful exploitation.
We expect suppliers and business partners to comply with applicable employment, labour and human-rights legislation.
Where appropriate, we may consider factors such as:
Where higher-risk products or supply chains are identified, we may seek further information before continuing or expanding a supplier relationship.
We recognise that some parts of a supply chain may present greater modern slavery risk than others.
Potential areas of increased risk can include:
Workwear and garment sourcing can involve particularly complex global supply chains, and we therefore recognise the importance of considering sourcing practices when selecting suppliers.
We aim to take a proportionate, risk-based approach rather than assuming every supplier presents the same level of risk.
Where appropriate, our supplier due-diligence approach may include:
The level of due diligence will depend on the nature of the product, supplier and potential risk involved.
Purchasing practices can influence working conditions within supply chains.
Where possible, we aim to build reliable long-term relationships with reputable suppliers rather than making purchasing decisions solely on the lowest possible price.
Our purchasing decisions may consider:
Unrealistic pricing or delivery expectations can sometimes contribute to poor labour practices further down a supply chain, so we aim to work with suppliers on commercially reasonable terms.
The garment industry can carry elevated risks relating to worker exploitation, particularly where manufacturing takes place through complex international supply chains.
When selecting workwear and garment suppliers, we aim where practical to work with recognised manufacturers and distributors that can provide information about their sourcing standards and supply chains.
Where ethical sourcing information, certifications or supplier policies are available, these may be taken into account when evaluating product ranges.
We are committed to treating our own employees fairly and lawfully.
Our employment practices are intended to ensure that:
We do not retain employees’ identity documents or require employees to pay inappropriate recruitment fees as a condition of employment.
Where Alpha Print & Signs recruits directly, we aim to follow fair and lawful recruitment practices.
Where recruitment agencies or labour providers are used, we expect them to operate in accordance with applicable UK employment and recruitment legislation.
We would take concerns seriously where there are indications of:
Employees, suppliers, customers and other parties are encouraged to raise concerns if they suspect modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected with our business or supply chain.
Concerns can be reported to:
Email: info@alphaprintandsigns.com
Telephone: 01282 216 416
Reports will be considered seriously and handled appropriately.
Where there is an immediate risk to someone’s safety or suspected criminal activity, concerns may also be reported to the appropriate authorities.
If we identify credible concerns relating to modern slavery within our operations or supply chain, we will assess the issue and determine an appropriate response.
Depending on the circumstances, this may involve:
We recognise that immediately terminating a supplier relationship is not always the best outcome for affected workers. Current Home Office guidance encourages a victim-centred approach to remediation and warns against responses that could unintentionally make matters worse for workers.
We aim to promote awareness of modern slavery risks among relevant members of our team.
Where appropriate, employees involved in purchasing, supplier management or recruitment may be encouraged to recognise potential indicators of modern slavery and understand how concerns should be escalated.
As our business and supply chain develop, we will review whether additional training is appropriate.
We recognise that preventing modern slavery requires ongoing attention rather than a one-off exercise.
We may monitor our approach by considering:
Current statutory guidance identifies six core areas businesses can cover in a modern slavery statement: organisational structure and supply chains, policies, risk assessment, due diligence and remediation, training, and monitoring/evaluation.
We acknowledge that supply-chain transparency and modern slavery risk management are areas where businesses must continue to improve.
We aim to strengthen our approach over time by:
We do not knowingly tolerate forced labour, human trafficking or modern slavery.
We aim to work with reputable suppliers that demonstrate responsible business practices.
People should be treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
We recognise that risks may exist beyond our immediate suppliers and aim to improve visibility where practical.
We encourage concerns to be reported and take credible allegations seriously.
We will continue to review and strengthen our approach as our business grows.
This statement reflects Alpha Print & Signs’ current approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.
It will be reviewed periodically and updated where appropriate.
Statement period: [Financial year / year]
Last reviewed: [Month / Year]
Next review: [Month / Year]
Approved by:
[Director / Managing Director Name]
Position:
[Director / Managing Director]
Signature:
[Signature if required]
Date:
[Date]
If you have any questions about this statement or wish to raise a concern relating to modern slavery or labour practices, please contact:
Alpha Print & Signs
5–7 Railway Street
Brierfield
BB9 5PJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01282 216 416
Email: info@alphaprintandsigns.com
