Modern Slavery Transparency Statement
Modern slavery is a crime and a gross violation of fundamental human rights. J C PEACOCK & CO LTD has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and we are fully committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities. We are also committed to ensuring there is transparency in our own businesses and in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chains, consistent with our disclosure obligations under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and equivalent laws in other countries.
Our business.
J C PEACOCK & CO LTD was founded in 1874 by John Craig Peacock who started out as a shipping agent in the heart of bustling Glasgow. By 1882, his own ships were plying the routes between Europe and North and South America, shipping coal to Brazil. Bringing back hides and horns; carrying salt from Spain to Newfoundland for fish curing, and on the homeward journey loading up with timber and fish packed in ice.
Today we operate from large modern warehouses supplying all industries with salt, we have quayside facilities for discharging ships of salt, on-site packing facilities, bespoke mixing and we have access to strategic bulk salt stores around the UK.
Our supply chains
The majority of our activity is carried out in the EU which we consider to be low risk in relation to Modern Slavery however we do trade with countries out with the EU and ensure we have carried out the relevant risk assessments applicable. Nevertheless J C PEACOCK & CO LTD recognises its responsibility and has alerted relevant staff to the risks of slavery, however small, in their businesses and across the wider supply chain. Those staff are expected and encouraged to report concerns to management, who will then act upon them.
The relationship with the majority of our suppliers has been established over a number of years. All new contractors or suppliers have to be pre-qualified which includes signing a statement confirming compliance with the MSA.
Slavery and human trafficking
We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. Our Ethical Trading Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.
Risk assessment and due diligence processes for slavery and human trafficking
As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, over the past year we have been putting in place systems to:
•include anti-slavery checks in the due diligence process for on-boarding new suppliers
•monitor potential risk areas in our supply chains where applicable
•Retain compliance documents from suppliers
Training
To maintain awareness and ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking across our businesses we have trained relevant members of staff.
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Managing Director
Gregorie Marshall
10th February 2025