Modern slavery statement
This statement on
Modern Slavery 2023/2024
is made pursuant to section 54(1)
of the Modern Slavery Act 2015
Introduction
Modern Slavery is a criminal activity, a gross violation of fundamental human rights and a growing concern. This Modern Slavery Statement (Statement) is made on behalf of dnata Catering UK Limited pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Act). This Statement is made in relation to the financial year ending 31 March 2024. References to the terms ‘we’ and ‘our’ are used in this Statement to refer to dnata Catering UK Limited.
Modern Slavery includes trafficking in persons, slavery, servitude, forced marriage, forced labour, debt bondage, the worst forms of child labour, and deceptive recruiting for labour or services (Modern Slavery). Modern Slavery is a global issue, a criminal activity, a gross violation of fundamental human rights and a growing concern. Recognising that every area of business has the potential to be impacted by this issue, the Group’ has implemented a policy for the prevention, detection, and reporting of Modern Slavery in al aspects of its business and supply chains. As a global organisation, the Group takes its moral and ethical obligations to combat Modern Slavery very seriously.
We are committed to preventing acts of Modern Slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our own business or in any of our supply chains and expect the same high standards from al our contractors, suppliers, and other business partners.
Organizational Structure and Operations
We form part of the group consisting of Emirates, dnata, dnata World Travel together with their subsidiaries (the Emirates Group) whose head office is in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The Emirates Group is an international organisation with business interests in aviation, air services, education, retail, travel, and hospitality, employing people from more than 160 countries across its business units and associated firms. You can learn more about the Emirates Group on our website.
Emirates is one of the world’s largest international airlines, connecting millions of passengers each year across six continents. Operating a young and modern aircraft fleet, ti is widely recognised for its high-quality innovative products and services.
dnata is one of the largest air service providers in the world offering ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in 36 countries across six continents. dnata is the ultimate parent company of dnata Catering UK Limited.
dnata Catering UK Limited provides catering and retail services to airlines in the UK. You can learn more about our business on our website, accessible on dnata.co.uk
Actions Taken to Combat Slavery Risks
dnata Catering UK Limited are committed to monitoring for and avoiding Modern Slavery in its operation and has developed and implemented those policies, processes and actions discussed below.
Our Policies on Combatting Slavery
We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in al our business relationships. We are proud to adhere to the Emirates Group policy on Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking which advocates azero-tolerance approach to Modern Slavery. Acopy of the Group’s policy on Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking can be found on our website.
dnata Catering UK Limited expects our suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants to respect and adhere to our values and ethical standards of conduct.
‘ Group means dnata, dnata world travel and Emirates, together with their subsidiaries.
Due Diligence Processes for Combatting Slavery
We recognise that we cannot unilaterally solve the problem of Modern Slavery. However, to aid our efforts, we have processes in place to assess risk, undertake due diligence and effect remediation. Our due diligence processes are supported by our whistle-blower protection policy which encourages ‘speaking out’ against illegal and unsafe practices.
We are part of a group that is continuously evolving and improving. As part of this journey, practices and procedures wil be adapted over time as their effectiveness is periodically reviewed. Our current due diligence practices consist of getting to know
our suppliers through our supplier on boarding procedures, identifying suppliers where there is a known heightened risk of Modern Slavery and considering whether the risk can be mitigated, or fi we choose not to work with the supplier.
Further Steps to Prevent Modern Slavery
We are committed to continuous improvement to address the challenging and complex issue that is Modern Slavery.
Following our review of the effectiveness of the steps we have taken during FY23-24 to combat Modern Slavery in our business or supply chains, we intend to continue to build upon our existing policies and procedures to strengthen and reinforce our commitment to addressing these risks within our business. One of the initiatives ni the upcoming financial year wil be to have a standardised approach through the usage of Scanmarket to collect each supplier’s policy and statement on
Modern Slavery.
This statement has been approved by the board of directors of dnata Catering KU Limited and is signed by Robin Padgett in his capacity as a board member.