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Anti-Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy

Purpose & commitment

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is committed to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking within its own operations and supply chains. We uphold the principles of transparency, integrity, and respect for human rights, in line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

The CEA recognises that modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking—all of which involve the deprivation of a person’s liberty for personal or commercial gain.

Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All employees, officers, and volunteers of the CEA.
  • All suppliers, contractors, consultants, and other business partners providing goods or services to the CEA.
  • All members of the CEA are encouraged to adopt similar principles within their own organisations and supply chains.
Our activities

The CEA is the trade association representing the UK construction equipment market. We support our members to achieve industry excellence through market and technical information and insights, networking, trade shows, exhibitions and events, and lobbying work with the UK and European Parliaments. We are represented in Brussels as active members of the Committee for European Construction Equipment. Our influence is felt worldwide through our technical, regulatory and international trade work. We represent construction equipment OEMs, distributors, attachments and components manufacturers, and service providers to the industry.

Responsibilities
  • Board of Directors: Overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with this policy.
  • Chief Executive: Day-to-day implementation and monitoring.
  • Managers and Staff: Expected to understand and adhere to this policy and report any concerns.
  • Suppliers and Partners: Required to comply with the principles of this policy and confirm they have appropriate measures in place to prevent modern slavery.
Risk assessment & due diligence

The CEA will:

  • Assess potential areas of risk in its operations and supply chains.
  • Conduct due diligence on suppliers and contractors proportionate to the level of risk identified.
  • Require suppliers to confirm compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and to report any suspected instances of modern slavery.
Procurement & supplier standards

When engaging suppliers, the CEA will:

  • Include anti-slavery and human trafficking clauses in contracts where relevant.
  • Prioritise working with suppliers who demonstrate strong ethical and labour standards.
  • Reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to meet these standards.
Training & awareness

The CEA will provide awareness training for staff involved in procurement, contracting, or membership engagement to ensure they understand how to identify and respond to modern slavery risks.

Reporting concerns

Any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery should be reported to the Chief Executive at viki.bell@thecea.org.uk. All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated promptly. The CEA will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Continuous improvement

The CEA will review this policy annually to ensure it remains effective and relevant. Improvements will be made as necessary to strengthen internal procedures and supply chain oversight.