Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Our business

TNC Consultancy Limited is a UK commercial and procurement consultancy supporting organisations operating in defence, government, public sector and infrastructure environments. Our work is professional services based and is delivered by experienced commercial practitioners.

Our direct operations have a relatively low inherent exposure to modern slavery risk. We nevertheless recognise that risk can arise through wider supply chains, including the procurement of technology, office equipment, facilities, travel, labour and other third-party goods and services.

Our commitment

TNC has zero tolerance for modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude or exploitation. We are committed to treating people fairly and to taking reasonable and proportionate steps to identify, prevent and address modern slavery risks within our operations and supply chain.

Risk assessment and due diligence

We apply a risk-based approach that reflects the nature and scale of our business. When engaging suppliers or subcontractors, we consider factors including the nature of the service, geography, labour model, use of subcontracting and any other indicators that may increase modern slavery risk.

Where a higher level of risk is identified, TNC may undertake additional due diligence, seek appropriate assurances, include relevant contractual requirements or require corrective action before continuing the relationship.

Our suppliers and business partners

We expect suppliers, subcontractors and other business partners to comply with applicable modern slavery and human trafficking legislation and to operate lawful and ethical employment practices. We will not knowingly work with organisations involved in forced labour, human trafficking or other forms of modern slavery.

If credible concerns are identified, we will assess the circumstances and respond proportionately. This may include seeking further information, requiring remedial action, suspending activity or ending the relationship where appropriate. Where actual harm is identified, our response will consider the interests and safety of affected individuals.

Awareness and responsibility

Responsibility for this statement and TNC's approach to modern slavery sits with the directors of TNC Consultancy Limited. Relevant personnel will be made aware of the indicators of modern slavery and the appropriate route for raising concerns, with additional guidance or training provided where the nature of their role or an identified risk warrants it.

Raising a concern

Employees, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise any concern about suspected modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns should be reported to a TNC director or through TNC's published contact channel. Concerns raised in good faith will be treated seriously and, where possible, confidentially. Retaliation against anyone raising a genuine concern will not be tolerated.

Monitoring and review

TNC will review its modern slavery risk and the effectiveness of its controls at least annually, and sooner where there is a material change to our business, supply chain or risk profile. As the business grows, our due diligence, supplier controls, training and monitoring arrangements will develop proportionately.

Approval

This statement has been approved by the directors of TNC Consultancy Limited and is published voluntarily in support of TNC's commitment to responsible business practices.