Updated: January 2026
The Cardinal Partnership is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its business activities and supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically, responsibly, and transparently in all our business relationships.
This statement sets out the steps taken by The Cardinal Partnership during the financial year 2025–2026 to reduce the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains, in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
This statement applies across The Cardinal Partnership, including Cardinal Global Logistics Ltd, Far Logistics Ltd and other relevant group companies.
The Cardinal Partnership is a logistics and supply chain services provider operating across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and Asia. Our services support a wide range of sectors, including retail, fashion, technology, food and drink, and consumer goods.
As a logistics business, we recognise that modern slavery risks can arise both within supply chains and across transport, warehousing, and third-party service arrangements. We therefore take a proportionate, risk-based approach to identifying and managing these risks.
Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is supported by a range of group policies, procedures, and governance arrangements, including:
These arrangements set clear expectations for ethical behaviour and provide mechanisms for raising concerns safely and confidentially.
Oversight of modern slavery risks sits with senior leadership, supported by relevant business functions.
We are committed to fair, lawful, and ethical employment practices across our business.
Key controls include:
These measures help reduce the risk of forced labour, exploitation, or unfair treatment within our own operations.
We recognise that risks of modern slavery are often higher within supply chains, particularly where activities involve multiple suppliers, contractors, or international operations.
To manage these risks, we:
Our approach is proportionate to the level of risk and the nature of the services provided.
We adopt a risk-based approach to identifying and assessing areas where modern slavery risks may be higher. This includes consideration of:
Where risks are identified, appropriate steps are taken to mitigate them, including enhanced due diligence, engagement with suppliers, and internal review.
We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking within the organisation.
This includes:
Employees are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
We review the effectiveness of our approach to tackling modern slavery through:
This approach supports continual improvement and proportionate risk management.
During the next reporting period, we aim to:
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of The Cardinal Partnership and will be reviewed annually.
Signed:
Chief Executive Officer
The Cardinal Partnership
Date: January 2026