bloc : MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 2019

ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 54 OF THE MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2015

OUR BUSINESS, STRUCTURE AND SUPPLY CHAINS

Partnership property development company with consultant and contracting supply chains in UK both directly and via Joint Venture companies

Our partnerships are with UK government bodies and charities we consider there is a low risk of slavery or human trafficking being related to our business activities.

bloc seeks to carry out business in an ethical and responsible manner.

OUR POLICIES

We have a policy of working with organisations and businesses that meet current guidelines and best practice in employee welfare and care. This is particularly relevant to contractor health and safety policies and procurement approach.

Bloc has an Environmental and sustainability approach that identifies the importance of taking account of environmental, economic and social sustainability.

Bloc has an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and a Health and Safety Policy.

DUE DILIGENCE PROCESSES

In assessing a partner or supplier we will evaluate the modern slavery and human trafficking risks of each new supplier and review the proposed supply chain and sub contract organisations and their relevant policies.

STEPS TO ASSESS AND MANAGE RISKS

The above DD process is particularly relevant to sourcing contractor partners and to review the training policies in place to identify trafficking risk.

RESPONSIBILTY

The bloc CEO is overly responsible for this policy and the relevant director is responsible for identifying issues on specific projects.