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MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT 2024

INTRODUCTION

Section 54 of the Modern Slavery act 2015 sets out our legal requirement to publish an Annual Modern Slavery Statement.  This statement sets out the steps we are taking to tackle modern slavery in our business or supply chain.

OUR BUSINESS

We are a UK registered Wine Shipper & Distributor, importing Champagne, Wine, Fortified Wine and Spirits and distributing to the UK Drinks Trade.  We operate at the premium end of the market and represent independently owned family-run businesses passionate about their brands and the values they represent.  We only sell in the UK market and have 47 employees, all based in the UK.  Our Head Office is The Woolyard, 52 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UD.  We are owned by Société Jacques Bollinger (France) (80%) and Wine Investments Holdings Ltd (Malta) (20%).

OUR POLICIES

Mentzendorff is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and have adopted the following internal policies to help mitigate the risk of modern slavery throughout our business and supply chain.

  • Identify and assess potential risk areas
  • Mitigate risks by seeking assurances
  • Conduct ongoing monitoring of risk areas
  • Recruitment policy
  • Whistleblowing policy

EMPLOYEES

As part of our recruitment process, we ensure that all prospective employees are entitled to work in the UK to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will.

The Company Handbook covers the company’s Whistleblowing policy and employees are aware that they can raise any concerns they may have about any relevant matters under this legislation should they feel the need to.  The Company Handbook also gives guidance on all HR matters in accordance with best practices and current legislation.

We occasionally recruit temporary staff but only from reputable Agencies for short periods.  On those occasions, we would rely on the integrity of the recruitment agency to ensure adequate procedures are in place within their organisation.

SUPPLY CHAIN

We ship products from all around the world using specialist, well-established drinks logistics partners based in the UK.

We also work with Great Bear, a specialist UK Bonded warehouse keeper for storage and onwards distribution of our products to our customers all based in the UK.  Great Bear are part of the Culina Group and we have satisfied ourselves by obtaining a copy of their own Modern Slavery Statement.

 OUR SUPPLIERS (BRAND OWNERS)

Mentzendorff only work with well-established family-owned businesses producing premium wines around the world.  We have a comprehensive due diligence process before taking on any prospective new suppliers and seek assurances from suppliers about any risk areas identified.

TRAINING

Mentzendorff employees are made aware of our zero tolerance to modern slavery in our supply chain and any part of our business.

APPROVAL

This statement was approved by the Board of Directors on 23rd April 2024.

 

RYAN CAVILLA

FINANCE DIRECTOR & COMPANY SECRETARY ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD