Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Here are the steps Envirovent has taken and continues to take to understand and minimise the potential risk of modern slavery in its business and supply chains.
The Statement is published in line with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
About EnviroVent
Envirovent is a market leader in the supply and manufacture of domestic ventilation products in the UK through head office in Harrogate and through our domestic business partners. For more information on our business structure, please see our website at www.envirovent.com.
Our commitment to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015
At Envirovent we are committed to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking.
As an equal opportunity’s employer, we are committed to creating and ensuring a non-discriminatory and respectful working environment for all our employees. We want all our employees to feel confident, and they can and are encouraged to feel confident that they can expose wrongdoing without any risk to themselves.
Our recruitment and people management processes are designed to ensure that all prospective employees are legally entitled to work in the UK and to safeguard employees from any abuse or coercion.
We do not enter business with any organisation, in the UK or abroad, which knowingly supports or is found to be involved in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.
Our polices in relation to the Modern Slavery Act 2015
The following policies are available to all employees.
- Code of Conduct
- Ethics Policy
- Bullying and Harassment Policy
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Risk management and due diligence
We assess, monitor and mitigate risks relating to slavery and human and continually review of modern slavery risks across the business. While no significant risks were identified in the financial year ending 2024.
Supply chain
We have supplier due diligence processes in place to help identify and address potential risks of modern slavery. These processes are supported by Procurement Policy. We continue to screen suppliers to assess the level of associated social risk, conduct audits and follow up issues identified where necessary.
Where cases, or allegations of forced labour are identified within our supply chain, we investigate any concern thoroughly. There have been no such cases or allegations in the financial year end 2024.
Our standard contracting terms continue to incorporate specific obligations on our suppliers to comply with applicable anti-slavery and human trafficking laws, including the Act.
No breaches of our Supplier Code of Conduct relating to modern slavery were identified in Financial Year end 2024.
Embedding our principles
We continue to embed our principles through:
- Providing awareness training to employees on the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and informing them of the appropriate action to take if they suspect case of slavery of human trafficking.
- Ensuring our procurement teams are aware of moder slavery procurement guidance.
- Ensuring that considerations of the modern slavery risks and prevention are included in all policy review processes as an employer and procurer of goods and services.
- Continuing to take actions to embed a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery.
Board Approval
The Envirovent Board recognises the importance of the provisions of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the Directors aim to ensure that slavery and human trafficking have no part in the business supply chain. The Group has always been vigilant about the welfare of our colleagues, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders and aims to be transparent in its practices. The Board welcomes the opportunity to state its firm commitment to a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Andrew Makin
Managing Director
Date: 01.12.25