Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Year ending 31 December 2024
This Statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the “Act”) and constitutes the modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 for Target Healthcare Group Limited and its subsidiaries (the “Target Healthcare Group”).
Overview
The Target Healthcare Group is a leading contributor within the pharmaceutical sector in the UK and internationally. Headquartered in East Kilbride, Glasgow, we operate 15 sites worldwide.
The Target Healthcare Group is committed to operating in an ethical and transparent manner. In line with that commitment, we have incorporated the requirements of the Act into our Employee Handbook.
We take the upholding of these high standards seriously and do not tolerate slavery or human trafficking within our organisation or from those from whom we buy products or services. We have analysed the risks within our own business and our supply chain based upon the industry we operate in, the geographical locations in which we conduct business, and the nature of the goods and services procured. Out latest assessment did not identify any areas likely to lead to a breach of human rights and modern slavery laws. However, we remain committed to never knowingly dealing with any organisation connected to slavery or human trafficking.
Training, Communication and Raising Concern
Understanding the importance of the Act and the role it plays in helping to eradicate modern slavery and trafficking helps us sustain a responsible commercial environment. Awareness of our policy forms part of the induction process for new employees, and all employees compete an annual refresher e-learning module. We ensure that all employees are aware of and familiar with the Act regardless of their role within the Group on an ongoing basis.
The Target Healthcare Group encourages open and frank two-way communication. Employees are required to raise concern of any known or suspected violation of the policies within our Employee Handbook, as well as any illegal or unethical business conduct. Any such concern can be raised in confidence without fear of retaliation by approaching Human Resources. Any concern raised will be fully investigated to determine what action is required.
Employment Practices
Our employment practices are compliant with applicable employment and health and safety legislation, and as a result, we are confident that there is no slavery or human trafficking taking place within our organisation. Furthermore, we require all recruitment agencies we deal with demonstrate effective policies and processes to identify and address slavery or human trafficking risks and to comply with applicable legislation.
Due Diligence
We will not work with any supplier that we suspect is connected in any way with slavery or human trafficking. As part of our rigorous compliance and validation programmes, we conduct a comprehensive onboarding process for new suppliers, and suppliers are also required to be re-qualified on an ongoing basis through the same process.
In addition, we require suppliers to ensure all goods and services provided to the Target Healthcare Group are undertaken in accordance with all applicable laws. No supplier contracts will be awarded to any supplier not able to comply with the legislation that the Act seeks to address.
Enforcement
Any suspected breach of our Compliance programme, including the Act will result in appropriate steps being taken to investigate the potential wrongdoing. Such investigations could lead to the termination of supplier contracts.
Our Commitment
The Target Healthcare Group is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. We regularly review and update our policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and to respond to evolving risks.
Conclusion
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Act and constitutes our company’s modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2024.
Approved by the Board of Directors of the Target Healthcare Group.
Lewis Campbell, Director
Target Healthcare Group Limited