Modern Slavery Statement
Reporting Period: 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025
This statement is made on behalf of Ison Management Group, including Ison Travel and subsidiary companies. It sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains, in accordance with Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Section 1 Governance
Ison Management Group is committed to upholding human rights and preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across its operations and global supply chain.
Oversight of modern slavery risk management is delegated by the Board of Directors to the Audit Committee. The Board retains ultimate accountability for ensuring compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and broader human rights obligations.
Operational responsibility is managed by a cross-functional working group comprising representatives from Legal, Human Resources, Procurement, and Senior Management. This group is responsible for policy implementation, supplier oversight, training delivery, and risk monitoring.
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors and will be reviewed annually.
Section 2 Policy Framework
Our approach is underpinned by the following internal governance documents:
- Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Ethical Business Conduct Standards
- Procurement & Supplier Due Diligence Procedures
These policies reflect:
- UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking.
Section 3 Risk Assessment & Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Overview
Ison Management Group operates within the global travel sector. Our supply chain includes:
- Airlines
- Hotel and accommodation providers
- Tour operators
- Ground handlers
- Travel service providers and agents
We recognise that the travel and hospitality sector may present inherent risks relating to labour standards in certain geographic regions.
Risk Assessment Process
We apply a risk-based approach to identify, assess, and manage potential modern slavery risks. This includes:
- Evaluating suppliers during onboarding
- Reviewing supplier compliance with ethical standards
- Monitoring supplier risk profiles based on geography, sector, and services provided
- Incorporating human rights and anti-slavery provisions into supplier agreements
Accommodation providers are expected to maintain recognised certification standards and compliance with international hospitality and labour regulations.
Section 4 Due Diligence & Controls
Our due diligence framework includes:
Supplier Onboarding
- Assessment of supplier ethical standards
- Inclusion of anti-slavery clauses within contractual terms
- Acceptance of our Supplier Code of Conduct
Ongoing Monitoring
- Periodic review of supplier relationships
- Engagement with accommodation providers holding recognised international certifications
- Monitoring of publicly available risk indicators and alerts
Contractual Protections
We are incorporating specific anti-slavery representations, warranties and compliance obligations within supplier agreements and expect equivalent standards to cascade through supply chains.
Section 5 Reporting & Whistleblowing
We maintain confidential reporting mechanisms that enable employees and stakeholders to raise concerns regarding unethical conduct, including suspected modern slavery.
We are committed to protecting whistleblowers from retaliation and investigating all credible reports appropriately.
Section 6 Training & Awareness
We are committed to promoting a culture of ethical conduct and human rights awareness. We provide relevant training to employees, particularly those in procurement, operations, HR and senior management roles, to ensure they:
- Understand modern slavery risk indicators
- Recognise high-risk geographies and sectors
- Know how to escalate concerns
- Understand their responsibilities under company policy
Modern slavery awareness is integrated into broader compliance and governance training where appropriate. These measures support our commitment to fostering an ethical and compliant organisational culture aligned with ISO compliance standards.
Section 7 Performance & Continuous Improvement
During the reporting period, we:
- Continued updating supplier terms to strengthen anti-slavery protections
- Maintained oversight through Board-level governance
- Reviewed supplier engagement processes
- Reinforced internal awareness of modern slavery risks
We are committed to continuous improvement of our due diligence processes and supplier engagement practices.
Section 8 Compliance with Legal & ESG Reporting Requirements
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and supports broader ESG and corporate governance reporting obligations, including:
- Human rights due diligence expectations
- Ethical supply chain management
- Corporate governance and compliance transparency
This statement applies to Ison Management Group and its subsidiaries and will be published on our website and submitted to the UK Government Modern Slavery Statement Registry.
Section 9 Key Commitments for 2025–2026
This disclosure forms part of Ison Management Group's Corporate Governance and ESG reporting and constitutes the Group's Modern Slavery Statement pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Ison Management Group and will be reviewed and updated annually.