Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Ridgeway Estates

Introduction

Ridgeway Estates is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines the actions we have taken and continue to take to ensure modern slavery is not a part of our business practices.

Our Business and Structure

Ridgeway Estates is a property management company that provides comprehensive property services, including leasing, maintenance, and tenant relations. We operate across London and work with a network of contractors and suppliers, ranging from maintenance providers to cleaning services.

Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery

At Ridgeway Estates, we are dedicated to upholding human rights and have a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labor, and human trafficking. We are committed to conducting our business with integrity and expect the same high standards from our contractors and suppliers.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We recognise that some areas of the property management industry, such as maintenance and cleaning services, can carry risks of modern slavery within the supply chain. To mitigate these risks, we undertake the following steps:

• Supplier Vetting: We evaluate new contractors and suppliers to ensure they meet our standards for ethical labor practices and human rights.
• Contractor Audits: Regular audits are conducted on high-risk service providers within our supply chain to verify compliance with our anti-slavery policy.
• Employee Training: We provide modern slavery awareness training to our employees, especially those involved in supplier and contractor management, to help them identify and address potential risks.

Policies and Procedures

Ridgeway Estates has implemented policies designed to prevent modern slavery within our operations:

• Code of Conduct: All employees, contractors, and suppliers are required to adhere to our code of conduct, which explicitly forbids unethical labor practices.
• Whistleblowing Policy: A confidential reporting mechanism allows employees and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery, exploitation, or unethical practices.

Actions Taken This Year

In the past year, Ridgeway Estates has strengthened its commitment to preventing modern slavery through the following actions:

1. Enhanced our contractor screening processes to ensure they align with our ethical standards.
2. Provided anti-slavery and human trafficking awareness training to our property management and procurement teams.
3. Began working with third-party auditors to conduct assessments of high-risk areas within our supply chain.

Looking Forward

In the coming year, Ridgeway Estates plans to implement additional measures to further reduce risks, including:

• Increasing the frequency of audits for suppliers in high-risk sectors.
• Expanding training programs to include all frontline staff and additional contractors.
• Strengthening partnerships with human rights organizations to stay informed of best practices and emerging risks.

Approval

This statement has been approved by the board of directors of Ridgeway Estates.