Driven Worldwide modern slavery and human trafficking statement
Introduction
This statement is made by Driven Worldwide in support of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. We are committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking and recognise that we have a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking. We are absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking. At all times we seek to be vigilant, and we report and act upon any concerns raised by any of our stakeholders.
At its core, our business is based on delivering high-quality chauffeur drive services in a way that demonstrates our responsibility as a business to ensure we adhere to the highest standards. We firmly believe that this includes fair and honest management of our supply chains.
We have a zero tolerance to modern slavery, and this is reflected in our Anti-slavery and human trafficking policy which is applicable to employees and our supply chain. Amongst other things, the policy educates the reader on what modern slavery is and encourages the prompt reporting of any activity that would constitute modern slavery. The board requests updates on what the business units have done to tackle the issue of modern slavery. Our business practices also aim to prevent violations such as making on time and sufficient payments and acting fairly in its requests and demands for goods and services. We also set the ordering standards of our customers to ensure that we too are not faced with high pressure and unmanageable deadlines.
Each financial year, Driven Worldwide will publish a statement setting out the steps taken to contribute towards tackling this issue. This statement relates to our actions and activities during the financial year ended 31 March 2022 and thereafter.
Organisational structure and business
Driven Worldwide comprises Driven Worldwide Ltd (UK) Driven Worldwide Inc (USA) and Driven Worldwide Ltd (HK). Driven Worldwide is a roadshow – chauffeur drive specialist that holds licences for the provision of car services. More information on Driven Worldwide’s products can be found on the website www.drivenworldwide.com.
Our business
We have a zero tolerance to modern slavery, and this is reflected in our Anti-slavery and human trafficking policy which is applicable to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, interns, agents, contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives and business partners. Amongst other things, the policy educates the reader on what modern slavery is and encourages the prompt reporting of any activity that would constitute modern slavery.
The board of directors has overall responsibility for ensuring our Anti-Slavery and human trafficking policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations, and that all those under our control comply with it. The Chief Executive Officer has primary and day-to-day responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its use and effectiveness, dealing with any queries about it, and auditing internal control systems and procedures to ensure they are effective in countering modern slavery.
Training on this policy, and on the risk our business faces from modern slavery in its supply chains, will be provided as necessary.
Our supplier chains
Our supply chain includes the procurement chauffeur drive services. We work ethically and work only with those who can demonstrate that they work in the same way. Our industry is subject to regulation, approval and licensing which facilitates transparency in the supply chains and assists with the due diligence processes. We source our product globally and risk is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Whilst recognising our statutory obligation to set out the steps we have taken to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chains, we acknowledge that we do not control the conduct of individuals and organisations in our supply chains. To underpin our compliance with practical steps, we adopt and will continue to adopt the following measures: a) conduct risk assessments to determine which parts of our business and which of our suppliers are most at risk of modern slavery so that efforts can be focused on those areas; b) engage with our suppliers both to convey to them our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy and to gain an understanding of the measures taken by them to ensure modern slavery is not occurring in their businesses and their supply chain; c) supplier pre-screening in accordance with our Affiliate Onboarding Policy and self-reporting for our suppliers on safeguarding controls; d) inclusion of contractual provisions for our suppliers to confirm their adherence to this policy and accept our right to audit their activities and (where practicable) relationships, both routinely and at times of reasonable suspicion.
Looking ahead
Driven Worldwide is committed to continuously improving the way it manages its business operations. We strive to improve our policies, processes, and controls to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking do not take place in any of our supply chains or within our business.
Board approval
This statement has been approved by the board of Driven Worldwide Limited on 14th December 2021.