Ethical business and supply chain
Modern Slavery Statement 2025–2026
Durkan & Sons Ltd is committed to acting ethically and transparently and to preventing slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking within our business and supply chain.
Our statement
Zero Tolerance of Modern Slavery
This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps Durkan & Sons Ltd takes to guard against modern slavery and human trafficking.
Modern slavery includes slavery, servitude, human trafficking and forced labour. Durkan & Sons has a zero-tolerance approach to these practices and expects ethical conduct, integrity and transparency throughout its business relationships.
Our controls cover internal policies, purchasing, supplier due diligence, contractual expectations, management and procurement training, reporting and the ability to terminate supplier relationships where modern slavery is identified.
Signed policy details
Policy measures
How We Manage Modern Slavery Risk
Our signed statement sets out the policies, purchasing controls and supplier expectations used to identify concerns and support responsible business conduct.
01 / POLICIES
Internal Standards
Our anti-slavery, health and safety, environmental, equality and diversity policies support ethical and transparent conduct.
02 / PURCHASING
Supplier Requirements
Purchasing checks include whether prospective supply-chain partners have appropriate modern slavery arrangements.
03 / DUE DILIGENCE
Risk-Based Review
Supplier suitability and modern slavery risk are considered before preferred-supplier status is approved.
04 / CONTRACTS
Clear Expectations
Suppliers are expected to confirm that their operations and supply chains do not conflict with our anti-slavery position.
05 / TRAINING
Awareness
Management and procurement personnel receive training on warning signs and the action to take when concerns arise.
06 / ACTION
Escalation & Enforcement
Concerns are escalated for action and contracts may be terminated if modern slavery is identified.
Responsible supply chain
Standards Expected from Suppliers
Our statement requires suppliers to take responsibility for conditions within their own operations and supply chains.
- Take steps to eradicate modern slavery within their business
- Hold their own suppliers to account
- Pay at least the applicable minimum wage
- Support access to representation where required
- Cooperate with appropriate due-diligence checks
- Act promptly when a concern is identified
Due diligence and response
From Initial Checks to Corrective Action
Effective controls depend on more than obtaining a policy. Risk must be considered, warning signs understood and credible concerns acted upon.
01
Review
Consider the supplier, service, operating location and potential exposure to modern slavery risk.
02
Confirm
Seek relevant policy information and confirmation of the supplier’s employment and supply-chain standards.
03
Monitor
Remain alert to warning signs, reports or information that may indicate exploitation or forced labour.
04
Act
Escalate concerns promptly, involve the appropriate authorities where necessary and take contractual action.
Reporting a concern
Speak Up if Something Does Not Look Right
Modern slavery can be hidden. Warning signs may include restricted movement, withheld documents or wages, debt bondage, threats, coercion, unsafe living conditions or a person appearing to be controlled by someone else.
Any concern connected with Durkan & Sons, our projects or our supply chain should be reported promptly. Information can be treated sensitively and passed to the appropriate people for review and action.
[email protected]
If somebody is in immediate danger, contact the emergency services on 999. Concerns can also be reported to the relevant authorities.
Signed statement
Modern Slavery Policy Statement 2025–2026
Read or download the signed statement issued by B Durkan, Managing Director, on 1 November 2025.
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