Human Rights Policy Statement

1.     Commitment to Human Rights

1.1 Northwood is committed to upholding and respecting human rights without exception. We recognise our responsibility to ensure that human rights are respected, promoted, and protected throughout our operations and supply chain. This commitment is guided by internationally recognised principles, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Core Conventions, and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

1.2 We proudly uphold the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code, which sets the global standard for ethical labour This commitment is signed and endorsed by our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and reflects our dedication to ensuring dignity, fairness, and respect for all individuals associated with our business.

 

2.     Our Commitments:

2.1 Provide a safe and healthy working environment for all colleagues and workers.

2.2 Ensure fair wages, working hours, and conditions in line with UK employment laws and international standards.

2.3 Prohibit all forms of forced labour, child labour, discrimination, harassment, and abuse.

2.4 Support the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.

2.5 Promote equal opportunities and diversity across our operations.

2.6 Engage with suppliers and partners to ensure they adhere to the same human rights standards.

 

3.     Implementation and Accountability

3.1 To ensure the effective implementation of this policy:

3.2 The policy will be communicated to all colleagues and workers across all our operations.

3.3 Relevant personnel whose job roles are essential to implementing our commitments under the SEDEX standard will receive comprehensive training on human rights principles and their responsibilities.

3.4 We will conduct regular audits and assessments to monitor compliance and identify areas for continuous improvement.

3.5 Colleagues, workers, suppliers, and stakeholders will have access to confidential reporting mechanisms to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

4.     Transparency and Continuous Improvement

4.1 We are committed to maintaining transparency in our human rights efforts and will report on our progress through our corporate social responsibility disclosures. We will continuously review and strengthen our policies and practices ensuring they align with evolving UK regulations, global standards, and stakeholder expectations.

4.2 This Human Rights Policy Statement is effective as of 31 March 2025 and is approved by:

 

Paul King
Chief Executive Officer