MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT 2024
A) ORGANISATION
This statement applies to Maor Benia Ltd (referred to in this statement as ‘the Organisation’).
The information included in the statement refers to the financial year 2024.
B) ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Maor Benia Ltd (MBCN) is a UK supplier of commercial cleaning, building maintenance and construction service solutions. The organisation’s registered office is 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.
The main activity carried out by the organisation is the commercial cleaning & maintenance services. Typical products include: office & commercial cleaning and building maintenance. All of which are custom tailored to the customer’s requirements. Maor Benia Ltd supply to a range of different industries in private and public sector such as: Education (schools/universities), Medical, Hospitality, Corporates, amongst others. Demand
throughout the year follows no seasonal pattern, due to the constant nature of the supplied industries.
All operation and management of the Organisation is carried out in London, United Kingdom.
C) DEFINITIONS
The Organisation considers that modern slavery encompasses:
- Human trafficking;
- Forced work, through mental or physical threat;
- Being owned or controlled by an employer through mental or physical abuse of the threat of abuse;
- Being dehumanised, treated as a commodity or being bought or sold as property;
- Being physically constrained or to have restriction placed on freedom of movement.
D) COMMITMENT
The Organisation acknowledges its responsibilities in relation to tackling modern slavery and commits to
complying with the provisions in the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The Organisation understands that this requires an ongoing review of both its internal practices in relation to its labour force and, additionally, its
supply chains.
The Organisation does not have a turnover of above £36 million, hence it is not required to publish an
annual modern slavery statement. However, as a conscientious company, the Organisation takes a step
further than needed to prevent modern slavery in its business and its supply chains.
The Organisation does not enter into business with any other organisation, in the United Kingdom or
abroad, which knowingly supports or is found to involve itself in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.
No labour provided to the organisation in the pursuance of the provision of its own services is obtained by means of slavery or human trafficking. The Organisation strictly adheres to the
minimum standards required in relation to its responsibilities under relevant employment legislation.
E) SUPPLY CHAINS
In order to fulfil its activities, the Organisation’s main supply chains include those related to the supply of materials/products (cleaning) from various suppliers in the UK.
F) POTENTIAL EXPOSURE
The Organisation considers its main exposure to the risk of slavery and human trafficking to exist within the activities of the suppliers and their suppliers of the raw material.
In general, the Organisation considers its exposure to slavery/human trafficking to be extremely low.
Nonetheless, it has taken steps to ensure that such practices do not take place in its business nor the business of any organisation that supplies goods and/or services to it.
G) STEPS
The Organisation carries out due diligence processes in relation to ensuring slavery and/or human
trafficking does not take place in its organisation or supply chains, including conducting a review of the
controls of its suppliers.
The Organisation has not, to its knowledge, conducted any business with another organisation which has
been found to have involved itself with modern slavery.
In accordance with section 54(4) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the Organisation has taken the
following steps to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place:
- Review suppliers on a regular basis, contacting them in the event that the supplier is, or is
suspected, to be involved in modern slavery.
- Undertake impact assessments of its services upon potential instances of slavery.
- Follow action plans to address risk to modern slavery.
- Ensure clear actions taken to embed a zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery.
H) KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The Organisation has set the following key performance indicators to measure its effectiveness in ensuring
modern slavery is not taking place in the organisation or its supply chains.
- Being an SME allows for additional transparency within the organisation. Employees are encouraged to report on any potential failings when following the steps to prevent modern slavery.
I) POLICIES
The Organisation has the following policies which further define its stance on modern slavery.
Maor Benia Ltd recognise that Modern Slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights.
We are aware that Modern Slavery takes various forms, including slavery, servitude, forced and
compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person’s liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. Croft encourage all
staff members to monitor the risks of modern slavery, both internally and externally. Reporting on any potential risks or failings.
J) TRAINING
The organisation provides the following training to staff to effectively implement its stance on modern slavery.
Written guidance on modern slavery with the facilities to conduct further reading into the any changes in the Modern Slavery Act.
K) SLAVERY COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Yuval Maor, Director at Maor Benia Ltd, will be the contact for all concerns regarding modern slavery, and who will then undertake relevant action with regard to the Organisation obligations in this regard.
This statement is made in pursuance of Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and will be reviewed for each financial year.
Date of approval 02/09/2024
Signed
Yuval Maor
Director at Maor Benia Ltd
Date: 02/09/2024