Modern Slavery Statement
This is our statement on forced labour and human trafficking in our own operations and our supply chains.
Last updated [TBC: date]
What this document covers
It is a statement of practice, carefully presented as nothing more than that.
In fact, this statement sets out what we do to identify and address the risk of forced labour, covering our own operations and the supply chains we buy from.
Whether we fall within the scope of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 depends on a UK entity or turnover threshold, and that position is [TBC: confirm entity].
We believe an unearned claim is worse than none. We publish this as a statement of practice, asserting no statutory obligation we’ve not established.
It covers the period [TBC: reporting period] and was approved on [TBC: date] by [TBC: signatory].
Our structure and supply chains
1. Our business
We supply bulk fuel, transport and on-site storage to mining, industrial, agricultural and aviation operators in Zambia, working from a base in the Copperbelt.
2. Our structure
Fields Energy Zambia Limited operates from Ndola and holds the ERB licence. Fields Energy DMCC operates from Dubai as a separate legal entity.
3. Our people
We employ our drivers, depot staff and installation technicians directly. We do not use labour agencies for driving roles.
4. Our supply chain
Our supply chain is concentrated among bulk product suppliers, vehicle and equipment suppliers, and maintenance contractors. Our largest supplier relationships are [TBC: named counterparty].
5. Where the risk sits
The higher-risk areas are contracted site services and equipment manufacture further up the chain, and we assess them on that basis instead of treating direct employment as the main exposure.
6. What we have not assessed
We have not completed an assessment below first-tier suppliers. Where we have not looked, we say so plainly instead of describing the chain as clear.
Due diligence, training and reporting
7. Supplier checks
We ask new suppliers about their labour practices before we agree a contract. The check we apply is [TBC: standard].
8. Contract terms
Our supplier contracts include a term requiring compliance with applicable labour law, and they permit termination for a breach involving forced labour.
9. Audit
We audit suppliers on a risk basis instead of uniformly. Our audit frequency and coverage for the period are [TBC: performance figure].
10. Training
Staff who select or manage suppliers receive training on identifying forced labour indicators. Coverage for the period is [TBC: performance figure].
11. Raising a concern
Anyone can raise a concern with us at info@fieldsenergy.com, including a supplier workforce. We investigate every concern and record the outcome.
12. Measuring effectiveness
We report only what we can measure. Where an indicator is not yet verified we mark it outstanding instead of estimating it, which is why this statement carries no figures.
How to raise a question about this document
Write to info@fieldsenergy.com or to our registered address in Ndola and we’ll answer you.