The Scale of Modern Slavery
According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) more than 40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery. Although modern slavery is not defined in law, it is used as an umbrella term covering practices such as forced labour, debt bondage, forced marriage, and human trafficking. For every 1,000 people in the world, 5.4 are victims of modern slavery and 1 in 4 of those are children.
Slavery has evolved and manifested itself in different ways throughout history and today some traditional forms of slavery persist, while others have been transformed into new forms. The UN human rights bodies have documented the persistence of old forms of slavery that are embedded in traditional beliefs and customs, discriminating against the most vulnerable groups in society such as those regarded as being of low caste, tribal minorities and indigenous peoples.
Identifying and Mitigating Potential Risk
At Culligan UK Limited, we have taken actions to consider potential modern slavery and human trafficking risks related to our business and supply chains. These are set out in our Modern slavery and human trafficking statement which is published in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Culligan UK Limited, and its associated companies, operate to a set of values which reflect how we behave and we are committed to opposing modern slavery in all its forms and preventing it by whatever means we can. We demand this of all who work for us and expect it of all with whom we have business dealings. Our attitude to modern slavery is a zero tolerance approach.
Explore our Annual Statements
You can view our 2023 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement by clicking here.
You can view our Anti-slavery and human trafficking policy within our terms and conditions by clicking here.