Our Commitment to Combating Modern Slavery

At International Plywood (Importers) Ltd, we are committed to sourcing responsibly, operating ethically, and ensuring transparency throughout our supply chain. As part of this ongoing commitment, several members of our team recently attended a comprehensive training course entitled “Modern Slavery (UK) Awareness Training Module” delivered by Verisio, a leading provider of ethical supply chain services.

Why This Matters

Modern slavery remains a serious global issue, affecting an estimated 50 million people worldwide. From forced labour and human trafficking to exploitative working conditions, modern slavery can be deeply embedded within supply chains – often going unseen. At International Plywood, we recognise our responsibility to play an active role in preventing such practices from entering our business operations and those of our partners.

About the Training

The course, provided by Verisio, covered key areas including:

• Understanding what constitutes modern slavery in the context of global supply chains
• Identifying risk indicators in sourcing practices and supplier relationships
• Legal obligations under the UK Modern Slavery Act
• Best practices for conducting due diligence and risk mitigation
• Tools for effective reporting and ongoing compliance

Delivered by industry experts with deep experience in ethical auditing and labour rights, the session equipped our staff with practical knowledge and tools to enhance vigilance and promote accountability at every level of procurement and supply.

Strengthening Our Supply Chain Oversight

Following the training, we are taking additional steps to reinforce our anti-slavery policy framework, including:

• Reviewing supplier onboarding and audit procedures
• Enhancing internal training and communication across departments
• Working collaboratively with suppliers to raise standards and increase transparency
• Updating our Modern Slavery Statement to reflect our ongoing actions

Looking Ahead

We believe that building a sustainable, responsible supply chain is not just a legal obligation – it is a moral imperative. Our participation in this training underscores our proactive approach to ethical trading and our determination to contribute to the global effort to eradicate modern slavery in all its forms.

We thank Verisio for delivering such an informative and impactful course, and we look forward to continuing our journey toward more ethical and sustainable business practices.