KNP Modern Slavery Policy
Modern Slavery Policy
This statement is made pursuant to section 54 (6) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps and measures that Knights of Old Group have taken in order to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within any part of the business or in our supply chain. This statement covers the financial year 2017/2018 which ends 01 May 2018.
KNP are aware that slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking (Modern Slavery) is a global issue as a result of the increase in global migration which exists in every region of the world and every type of economy.
We have a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery and will not tolerate any activities that are linked to it in our own operations or that of our suppliers. In the event that we find breaches of the Modern Slavery Act in our own supply chain we will work with these companies in their efforts to comply with the legislation.
Knights of Old Group is a transport and logistics company with a turnover in excess of £56m pa who operate primarily in the United Kingdom though have activities in the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
The company is committed to working with its suppliers to create an environment of transparency within its supply chain. Knights of Old Group is committed to acting ethically and expects the same from any company with which it deals with. We would address any failure by a company to act in such a manner on a case by case basis, however organisations that fail to meet this standard may jeopardise their ability to do business with Knights of Old Group and, ultimately, the company may cease trading with any such supplier.
KNP Group have HR Policies in place to ensure compliance with legislation and fundamental rights at work including a new Human Trafficking and Slavery Policy and our existing Whistleblowing Policy which has been modified to take account of the Modern Slavery Act. Any reports of modern slavery or human traficking will be fully investigated and remedial actions taken.
- Identify and assess potential risk of slavery in our operations and that of our suppliers.
- Mitigate the risk of slavery through performing due diligence on suppliers deemed at risk.
- Monitor potential risk areas.
- Protect whistleblowers.
KNP Pay Gap statement
Gender pay gap analysis
EMPLOYEE DEMOGRAPHIC
TOP QUARTILE ANALYSIS
UPPER MIDDLE QUARTILE ANALYSIS
LOWER MIDDLE QUARTILE
LOWER QUARTILE
QUARTILE TOTAL
ANALYSIS
Gender Pay Gap
Knights of Old’s gender pay gap remains small though it has increased from last year’s figures. Knights of Old are committed to pay equality in all areas of our business and our current gap is significantly lower than the national average gap of 17.9%. Whilst we are still pleased with our pay gap report as we operate in a male dominated industry, we acknowledge that we must continue to focus on this subject in order to reduce this gap.
Bonus Pay Gap
We acknowledge that our bonus pay gap remains substantial and this is due to there only being a bonus scheme in place for HGV drivers and only 1.6% of our HGV driving population are female. We accept that we have more work to do in the recruitment of women HGV drivers and our driver apprenticeship scheme is attracting new female drivers, just not in the numbers hoped for.
Actions
We are continuing our work to ensure equality and diversity across all areas of the company and are focusing on attracting more women into our company. We have recently appointed a female Financial Director to the Executive Board and are looking to recruit more women into senior positions within the group. As last year our driver apprenticeship scheme has had some success in bringing new women drivers into the industry and we are continuing our work with local schools to attract young men and women into our industry. We continue to encourage flexible working for all staff and ensuring that there is always equality of pay regardless of gender.
The data presented in this report and accurate and has been approved by the Managing Director.
Nick Bithell HR Director
KNP GDPR Privacy statement
GDPR Privacy statement
PERSONAL DATA
Under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) personal data is defined as:
“any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person”.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
This privacy notice tells you how we, Knights of Old Group, will collect and use your personal data to provide a service to you or to provide you with information about our products and services or to respond to any comments or questions that you may have concerning Knights of Old Group.
WHY DOES KNP GROUP NEED TO COLLECT AND STORE PERSONAL DATA?
In order for us to provide you with transport and warehouse services we need to collect personal data for the provision of these services and in ordert to keep you updated on any future service or product offerings, In any event, we are committed to ensuring that the information we collect and use is appropriate for this purpose, and does not constitute an invasion of your privacy.
In terms of being contacted for marketing purposes Knights of Old Group would contact you for additional consent.
WILL KNP GROUP SHARE MY PEROSNAL DATA WITH ANYONE ELSE?
We may pass your personal data on to third-party service providers contracted to Knights of Old Group in the course of dealing with you. Any third parties that we may share your data with are obliged to keep your details securely, and to use them only to fulfill the transport or warehouse services that they provide for you on our behalf.When they no longer need your data to fulfil this service, they will dispose of the details in line with Knights of Old Group’s procedures. If we wish to pass your sensitive personal data onto a third party we will only do so once we have obtained your consent, unless we are legally required to do otherwise.
HOW WILL KNP GROUP USE THE PERSONAL DATA IT COLLECTS FROM ME?
Knights of Old Group will process (collect, store and use) the information you provide in a manner compatible with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will endeavour to keep your information accurate and up to date, and not keep it for longer than is necessary. Knights of Old Group is required to retain information in accordance with the law, such as information needed for income tax and audit purposes. How long certain kinds of personal data should be kept may also be governed by specific business-sector requirements and agreed practices. Personal data may be held in addition to these periods depending on individual business needs.
UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES WILL KNP GROUP CONTACT ME?
Our aim is not to be intrusive, and we undertake not to ask irrelevant or unnecessary questions. Moreover, the information you provide will be subject to rigorous measures and procedures to minimise the risk of unauthorised access or disclosure.
CAN I FIND OUT THE PERSONAL DATA THE ORGANISATION HOLDS ABOUT ME?
KNP Group at your request, can confirm what information we hold about you and how it is processed. If Knights of Old Group does hold personal data about you, you can request the following information:
Identity and the contact details of the person or organisation that has determined how and why to process your data. In some cases, this will be a representative in the EU.
- Contact details of the data protection officer, where applicable.
- The purpose of the processing as well as the legal basis for processing.
- If the processing is based on the legitimate interests of Knights of Old Group or a third party, information about those interests.
- The categories of personal data collected, stored and processed.
- Recipient(s) or categories of recipients that the data is/will be disclosed to.
- If we intend to transfer the personal data to a third country or international organisation, information about how we ensure this is done securely. The EU has approved sending personal data to some countries because they meet a minimum standard of data protection. In other cases, we will ensure there are specific measures in place to secure your information.
- How long the data will be stored.
- Details of your rights to correct, erase, restrict or object to such processing.
- Information about your right to withdraw consent at any time.
- How to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority.
- Whether the provision of personal data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract, as well as whether you are obliged to provide the personal data and the possible consequences of failing to provide such data.
- The source of personal data if it wasn’t collected directly from you.
Any details and information of automated decision making, such as profiling, and any meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and expected consequences of such processing.
WHAT FORMS OF ID WILL I NEED TO PROVIDE I ORDER TO ACCESS THIS?
KNP Group accepts the following forms of ID when information on your personal data is requested:
Passport, Birth Certificate, Driving License.
Contact details of the Data Protection Officer / GDPR Owner:
Data Protection Officer / GDPR Owner contact details
Nick Bithell
KNP Group
Kettering Parkway
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 6XU
Email: dataprotection@knightsofoldgroup.com
Telephone: 01536 533 533