Modern Slavery & Ethical Sourcing Statement
Modern Slavery & Ethical Sourcing Statement
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
At Valoria London, we believe that modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and child exploitation have no place in responsible business.
This statement describes our current approach to identifying and reducing modern-slavery risks within our business operations and supply relationships.
We recognise that responsible sourcing is an ongoing process. As Valoria London grows, we aim to strengthen our supplier checks, documentation and risk-management practices.
About Valoria London
Valoria London is an online jewellery brand offering necklaces, earrings and related jewellery products to customers in the United Kingdom and other selected markets.
Our operations may involve third-party manufacturers, product suppliers, packaging providers, fulfilment partners, delivery carriers, technology platforms and professional service providers.
Our Position on Modern Slavery
Valoria London does not knowingly support or accept:
- Forced or compulsory labour
- Human trafficking
- Slavery or servitude
- Child labour that breaches applicable law
- Debt bondage
- Withholding identity documents to restrict workers
- Threats, coercion or physical abuse
- Unlawful recruitment fees
- Other forms of severe labour exploitation
Our Supply Relationships
Our supply chain may include businesses involved in:
- Jewellery manufacturing and assembly
- Metals, plating and decorative components
- Stones, enamel and other jewellery materials
- Packaging and printed materials
- Warehousing and order fulfilment
- Domestic and international delivery
- Photography, marketing and technology services
Supply-chain structures may vary by product and supplier. We aim to improve our understanding of where products and materials originate as our supplier relationships develop.
Supplier Expectations
We expect suppliers and business partners to comply with applicable employment, labour, health and safety, anti-trafficking and human-rights laws.
Where appropriate, we may ask suppliers to confirm that they:
- Do not knowingly use forced, trafficked or unlawful child labour
- Provide workers with legally required pay and working conditions
- Maintain a safe and respectful working environment
- Do not unlawfully retain workers’ identity documents
- Do not impose unlawful recruitment charges on workers
- Permit workers to leave employment in accordance with applicable law
- Raise concerns when labour abuses are identified
Supplier Due Diligence
Our supplier review process may include, depending on the size and risk of the relationship:
- Collecting company and contact information
- Requesting information about manufacturing locations
- Reviewing available policies or certifications
- Asking questions about labour and recruitment practices
- Reviewing product and supply-chain documentation
- Investigating credible concerns or inconsistencies
- Requesting corrective action where appropriate
The level of due diligence may depend on the supplier’s location, industry, product, production model and the information reasonably available to us.
Risk Assessment
We recognise that modern-slavery risk can be higher where supply chains are complex, subcontracting is difficult to trace, labour is temporary or migrant-based, or production takes place in locations with limited labour-law enforcement.
Factors we may consider include:
- Country and regional risk
- Industry and manufacturing risk
- Use of subcontractors
- Reliance on temporary or migrant workers
- Unusually low pricing or unrealistic production times
- Lack of transparency about manufacturing locations
- Credible reports of labour-rights concerns
Concerns and Corrective Action
If we identify a credible modern-slavery or serious labour-rights concern, we may take appropriate steps depending on the circumstances.
These steps may include:
- Requesting further information
- Asking the supplier to investigate
- Requiring a corrective-action plan
- Pausing new orders
- Escalating concerns to appropriate authorities
- Ending the supplier relationship where necessary
Decisions will consider the seriousness of the concern, available evidence and the potential effect on workers.
Training and Awareness
As our business develops, we aim to provide relevant team members with guidance on recognising possible indicators of modern slavery and escalating concerns appropriately.
This may include awareness of warning signs such as:
- Workers appearing unable to leave employment freely
- Restricted access to identity documents
- Threats, intimidation or excessive control
- Unsafe or degrading working conditions
- Unexplained recruitment charges or debt
- Suppliers refusing to disclose manufacturing locations
Reporting Concerns
Employees, suppliers, customers and other parties are encouraged to report credible concerns relating to forced labour, trafficking or serious exploitation connected with Valoria London.
Email: support@valorialondon.com
Please use the subject line: Modern Slavery Concern
Reports should include as much factual information as possible. Please do not knowingly submit false or misleading allegations.
Monitoring Our Progress
As Valoria London grows, we may monitor progress using measures such as:
- The number of suppliers reviewed
- The number of suppliers confirming labour standards
- Identified high-risk supplier relationships
- Concerns raised and investigated
- Corrective actions completed
- Relevant internal training completed
We will only publish measurable achievements when we hold sufficient records to support them.
Continuous Improvement
We recognise that our current processes may develop over time. Future improvements may include:
- Introducing a written supplier code of conduct
- Using supplier assessment questionnaires
- Improving manufacturing-location records
- Adding contractual labour-rights requirements
- Providing team training
- Developing risk-based supplier reviews
Legal Status of This Statement
This statement is published voluntarily unless Valoria London meets the legal criteria requiring an annual statement under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
If Valoria London becomes legally required to publish an annual statement, this page should be updated to include the relevant financial year, formal approval details and the signature of an appropriate senior person.
Approval
Approved by: [Insert name or governing body]
Position: [Insert position]
Date approved: [Insert date]
Financial year covered: [Insert period, if applicable]
Contact Us
For questions about this statement or Valoria London’s supplier standards, please contact:
Valoria London
Email:
support@valorialondon.com
Website: www.valorialondon.com
