Anti-Slavery Policy

Craven & Co. Ltd are engineers and manufacturers of equipment supplied principally to the Catering, Medical and Education markets.

The company seeks excellence in every aspect of our business and we are committed to responsible and ethical trading practices throughout our business operations.

Craven & Co Ltd mostly supply companies and equipment distributors across the UK, Europe and Scandinavia. The products Craven & Co supply are manufactured at our factory in the UK from components and materials which are sourced from a broad range of national and international suppliers.

The values of Craven & Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are founded on the principles of accountability and integrity. Craven & Co Ltd expects organisations producing goods and providing services for its use, including any approved manufacturers (“Suppliers”) to follow and adhere to the Supplier Guiding Principles in order to do business with Craven & Co Ltd. These Supplier Guiding Principles apply to all Suppliers of Craven & Co Ltd. The Supplier Guiding Principles represent our commitment to source goods and services only from suppliers who strive to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations and those who meet internationally recognised standards and practices in dealing with its workers and their working environment.

All suppliers of Craven & Co Ltd must comply with all applicable laws such as Labour Standards & Human Rights, which include the prohibition of forced labour, human trafficking and slavery, child labour, conditions of employment, wages and benefits, health and safety and the environment.

We undertake all reasonable and practical steps to ensure that our standards are being implemented throughout the businesses of our suppliers and that local legislation and regulations are complied with. We will assess any instances of non-compliance on a case-by-case basis and will then tailor remedial action appropriately. We will only trade with those who comply with this policy or those who are taking verifiable steps towards compliance.

This statement has been approved by our Board of Directors, who will review and update it as necessary on an annual basis.