Punchy Drinks: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Introduction

Punchy Drinks is committed to conducting our business with integrity and ensuring that slavery and human trafficking do not take place within our operations or supply chain. We understand our responsibility to ensure transparency in our business practices and to take the necessary steps to mitigate the risks of modern slavery.

This statement outlines our approach and ongoing efforts to combat slavery and human trafficking in line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

 

Our Business

Punchy Drinks is an innovative soft drinks company based in the UK. We create premium, responsibly made, full-flavoured rehydration beverages. As a growing start-up, we recognize our role in promoting ethical practices across all areas of our business, from our supply chain to our internal operations.

 

Our Commitment

We are committed to the following principles to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not present in our supply chain or operations:

  • Ethical sourcing of ingredients, with a focus on sustainable and fair practices.
  • Conducting due diligence with suppliers to ensure compliance with all local and international regulations regarding forced labour and human trafficking.
  • Building long-term partnerships with suppliers that share our commitment to fairness, safety, and human rights.

 

Our Supply Chain

Our supply chain includes suppliers of raw materials, packaging, and distribution services. We recognize that supply chains can be complex and sometimes involve multiple layers of production, which can pose a risk for unethical practices. To manage these risks:

  • We perform regular assessments of our suppliers, ensuring they adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes zero tolerance for modern slavery and forced labour.
  • We work closely with our suppliers to ensure transparency and require them to provide evidence of their own ethical labour practices.
  • In the event that a supplier fails to meet our ethical standards, we are prepared to take action, including termination of the relationship.

 

Policies and Governance

To maintain our commitment to combat modern slavery, we have established the following internal policies:

  1. Supplier Code of Conduct: All suppliers are required to adhere to our Code of Conduct, which explicitly forbids forced labour, child labour, and other forms of exploitation.
  2. Whistleblowing Policy: We encourage employees and partners to report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking. We ensure that whistleblowers are protected and that their concerns are thoroughly investigated.
  3. Employee Awareness and Training: We train our team on the importance of ethical practices, including how to recognize and report signs of modern slavery and trafficking.

 

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We actively assess potential risks in our supply chain and take steps to mitigate these risks. This includes:

  • Conducting supplier audits and requiring compliance statements.
  • Evaluating suppliers on their ability to demonstrate adherence to ethical labour standards.
  • Implementing corrective action plans where necessary to address any gaps or concerns.

 

Continuous Improvement

We are dedicated to continuous improvement in this area and will continue to:

  • Monitor our supply chain for any potential risks of modern slavery.
  • Strengthen relationships with ethical suppliers.
  • Ensure our internal policies remain effective and aligned with the latest best practices and legislation.

 

Approval and Review

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by Punchy Drinks’ leadership team and will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant and effective in tackling modern slavery risks.

 

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