Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
PFE EXPRESS Modern Slavery Statement Financial year ended 9th April 2021
Introduction
PFE have a zero tolerance approach to slavery. We are committed to preventing acts of slavery and human trafficking from occurring in both our business and supply chain and impose the same high standards on our customers and suppliers. Our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy can be found on our website.
Our organisational Structure and Supply Chains
PFE are a large privately owned international freight and logistics company in the UK. Our network of Overseas Partners have been carefully selected and we work closely with them to ensure that they share the same ethics and adopt the same robust zero tolerance approach to Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery.
PFE currently operates in the following countries:-
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Asia
- China.
Our Policies
The following policies, which are found in our staff handbook, outline and describe steps to be taken to prevent human trafficking and slavery in all aspects of its business. Our staff are encouraged to read these policies in conjunction with the Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy.
- Anti Bribery Policy
- Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy
- Recruitment Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
Employees
PFE currently employ around 120 staff. These consist of office staff, Warehouse Operatives, Drivers and Agency Workers.
Due Diligence Processes and Risk Assessment
Although PFEs exposure to the risk of slavery and human trafficking is low, we nevertheless have identified the area where there is a risk and have taken steps to ensure that such risk is eliminated.
Training
As stated above PFE have identified a small risk whereby the company could be exposed to Slavery and Human Trafficking, therefore appropriate training and raising awareness has been conducted.
Our Effectiveness in Eliminating Modern Slavery
Although PFE have identified a small risk we are happy to report that there have been no incidences of Slavery or Human Trafficking within our operations.
Signed by the Directors.