Modern Slavery Act 2015

This statement has been produced in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The Act places an obligation on UK businesses with an annual turnover of £36m or above to produce a slavery and human trafficking statement that details the steps that have been taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in the business and supply chain. At Renault UK Limited (“Renault”) we are proud of the steps we have taken to combat slavery and human trafficking to date and we remain committed to improving our practices in this regard.

 

Our business

 

Renault is dedicated to providing its employees with a positive working environment which complies or exceeds the requirements of all applicable legislation. This is reflected in the Renault Group Employees’ Fundamental Rights Declaration policy which reiterates Renault’s commitment to ensuring fundamental rights at work are protected including health and safety, working conditions, prevention of child labour and forced labour.

 

Our suppliers and policies on slavery and human trafficking

 

Renault requires its network of suppliers to comply with the Renault-Nissan Corporate Social Responsibility Guideline and adopt similar policies and practices in their own respective businesses and supply chains. The guideline addresses issues including:

1.   Prevention of discrimination
2.  Respecting human rights
3.  Prohibiting child labour
4.  Prohibiting forced labour
5.  Ensuring fair and legal remuneration
6.  Ensuring fair and legal working hours
7.  Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment

 

In addition, the Renault-Nissan Purchasing Way guide applies to all purchasing activities at Renault. It emphasises the importance of doing business in an honest, open and ethical way. It requires all suppliers to be compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and forbids Renault from working with those suppliers who use or condone the use of child and/or forced labour or whom do not have policies for occupational risks prevention. Suppliers are reviewed and audited to ensure that adequate policies have been adopted which meet the Renault-Nissan Purchasing Way guide.   

 

‘Committing Together for Sustainable Growth and Development’, Global Framework Agreement (“GFA”)

 

Renault has taken an additional step by signing a GFA with the Renault Group Works’ Council and IndustriALL Global Union. In the agreement, Renault has confirmed its commitment to promote sustainable development in the following areas:

1.  Respect for fundamental social rights
2. Social responsibility to employees
3. Supplier and sub-contractor relationships

 

Renault Whistleblowing Policy

 

Renault is dedicated to providing its employees and suppliers with a platform to report misconduct including the existence of potential or actual risks involving violations of human rights or fundamental freedoms such as slavery and human trafficking.  The online whistleblowing alert system, provided by an external and independent supplier WhistleB, is accessed via a web-based platform and telephone line and enables employees and suppliers to issue alerts anonymously. Overall, this offers further assistance in combating slavery and human trafficking, as it enables employees and suppliers to bring such issues to Renault’s immediate attention.

 

Further steps

 

As a business, Renault has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of slavery and human trafficking. We will always work to the highest professional standards and shall continue to develop and improve our efforts in eliminating acts of modern slavery within our business and supply chain.