Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement 2026
Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
Tiger Stationery Limited
Tiger Stationery Limited is committed to acting ethically, transparently and with integrity in all areas of our business and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and are committed to preventing modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, child labour and human trafficking within our operations and throughout our supply chain.
This statement outlines the steps Tiger Stationery Limited has taken to understand, identify and minimise the risks of modern slavery within our business and supply chain activities.
Tiger Stationery Limited is a UK-based importer and supplier of stationery and associated products, supplying customers across the education, public sector, wholesale and retail markets throughout the United Kingdom. With over 30 years of industry experience, the company sources and distributes a wide range of office supplies, educational products, arts and crafts materials, filing products and general stationery items.
Our operations include:
- Product sourcing and procurement;
- Importation and logistics management;
- Warehousing and distribution;
- Sales and customer support;
- Contract supply to public sector organisations and wholesale customers.
To support ethical sourcing and quality assurance, Tiger Stationery Limited maintains relationships with trusted overseas partners and sourcing agents who regularly engage directly with factories and manufacturers. These representatives assist with supplier monitoring, factory communication, production oversight and compliance verification.
2. Policies in Relation to Slavery and Human Trafficking
Tiger Stationery Limited operates a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Our internal policies and procedures are designed to promote ethical trading and responsible procurement practices across all business activities. These include:
- Modern Slavery Policy;
- Supplier Code of Conduct;
- Ethical Trading Expectations;
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy;
- Whistleblowing Policy;
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy;
- Health & Safety Policy;
- Procurement and Supplier Approval Procedures.
Tiger Stationery Limited does not knowingly engage with any organisation involved in forced labour, compulsory labour, child exploitation or human trafficking.
Tiger Stationery Limited undertakes ongoing due diligence procedures to identify and mitigate risks relating to modern slavery within its supply chain.
Our due diligence activities include:
- Supplier onboarding assessments;
- Supplier risk evaluations based on country, product type and manufacturing sector;
- Requests for copies of factory audits and ethical compliance documentation;
- Ongoing supplier communication regarding labour standards and ethical expectations;
- Monitoring supplier performance and compliance history;
- Factory visits and oversight through local sourcing representatives and agents;
- Review of supplier certifications where applicable;
- Investigation of any concerns raised relating to labour standards or unethical practices.
- Compliance with local employment laws;
- Working hour regulations;
- Wage compliance;
- Health and safety standards;
- Prohibition of child labour and forced labour;
- Freedom of employment and worker rights.
Tiger Stationery Limited recognises that global supply chains can present varying levels of modern slavery risk, particularly within overseas manufacturing environments and labour-intensive production sectors.
Areas identified as potentially higher risk include:
- Overseas manufacturing facilities;
- Raw material sourcing;
- Subcontracted production processes;
- Countries where labour protections may vary;
- Temporary or migrant labour arrangements.
- Works with established suppliers with proven trading histories;
- Maintains long-term supplier relationships to improve transparency and accountability;
- Uses local sourcing agents to assist with factory oversight and communication;
- Requests factory audit reports and compliance documentation where available;
- Conducts supplier reviews and risk assessments periodically;
- Encourages suppliers to implement ethical labour standards throughout their own supply chains;
- Monitors global supply chain developments and geopolitical risks which may impact ethical sourcing standards.
5. Measuring Effectiveness
Tiger Stationery Limited continually reviews the effectiveness of its procedures in combating modern slavery and human trafficking.
Performance indicators used to assess effectiveness include:
- Percentage of key suppliers reviewed for ethical compliance;
- Supplier audit documentation obtained and reviewed;
- Number of supplier concerns or incidents identified and investigated;
- Ongoing supplier engagement and compliance discussions;
- Staff awareness and training completion;
- Supplier retention based on ethical and compliance standards;
- Continuous improvement reviews of procurement and sourcing processes.
Tiger Stationery Limited recognises the importance of staff awareness in identifying and preventing modern slavery risks.
Relevant employees involved in procurement, supplier management, importing, logistics and operational management are provided with guidance and awareness relating to:
- Recognising indicators of modern slavery and human trafficking;
- Ethical sourcing responsibilities;
- Supplier compliance expectations;
- Reporting concerns or suspicious activity;
- The company’s internal policies and procedures.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Tiger Stationery Limited remains committed to reviewing and improving its policies, procedures and supply chain oversight to support ethical trading and protect human rights throughout its operations.
We acknowledge that combating modern slavery requires ongoing vigilance, collaboration and responsible business practices across all levels of the supply chain. We will continue working with suppliers, customers and partners to promote transparency, accountability and ethical standards throughout our business activities.