Modern slavery statement

Introduction

Chill Estate Agents (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chains. We uphold the highest ethical standards and comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Our Business

Chill Estate Agents is a real estate agency offering property sales and related services across East Sussex. We work with various suppliers and partners to deliver these services.

Our Policies

We have implemented policies to ensure ethical conduct and compliance with legal obligations:

  • Code of Conduct: Outlines our commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Supplier Code of Conduct: Requires suppliers to adhere to ethical standards, including the prohibition of forced labour and human trafficking.
  • Whistleblowing Policy: Encourages employees and partners to report any concerns about unethical behaviour or violations of our policies.

Due Diligence Processes

To mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains, we:

  • Assess Suppliers: Evaluate potential suppliers based on their compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
  • Contractual Obligations: Include clauses in contracts requiring suppliers to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
  • Regular Audits: Conduct periodic reviews of suppliers to ensure adherence to our ethical standards.

Training and Awareness

We provide training to our employees to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. This includes:

  • Induction Training: Educating new employees about our policies and commitment to ethical practices.
  • Ongoing Training: Offering regular updates and resources to keep employees informed about modern slavery issues.

Monitoring and Review

We regularly monitor and review our policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness in preventing modern slavery. This includes:

  • Annual Reviews: Assessing our policies and making necessary updates to address emerging risks.
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Encouraging feedback from employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to improve our practices.

Conclusion

Chill Estate Agents is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings. We will continue to review and improve our practices to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Modern Slavery Act Statement, please contact us:

Chill Estate Agents
Rochester House,
48 Rochester Gardens,
Hove

Email: info@chillhomes.co.uk

Phone: 01273 569 233

Note: This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 2024