SNV modern slavery statement (2026)

SNV is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across its operations, projects, partnerships, and supply chains. This statement outlines the measures SNV has in place to promote ethical business practices, protect people who have been marginalised, strengthen safeguarding and due diligence processes, and ensure accountability throughout the organisation. It also highlights the policies, procedures, risk management mechanisms, and capacity-building efforts that support SNV's commitment to human rights and responsible business conduct.

This statement has been published in accordance with Section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and is also available through the UK Government Modern Slavery Statement Registry Modern Slavery Statement Registry.

Modern slavery and human trafficking remain significant global challenges that can affect individuals and communities in many forms, including forced labour, bonded labour, domestic servitude, and exploitation. As a global development organisation working across Africa and Asia, SNV recognises its responsibility to identify, prevent, and address these risks in its own operations and within its delivery and supply chains.

This statement describes SNV's organisational approach to safeguarding human rights through its Code of Conduct, safeguarding procedures, whistleblowing mechanisms, procurement and contracting policies, partner due diligence processes, and internal control systems. It also outlines how SNV works to strengthen awareness, accountability, and ethical decision-making among staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers.

The document provides an overview of SNV's governance arrangements, risk assessment and management practices, ongoing policy improvements, and key measures used to monitor effectiveness. It demonstrates SNV's commitment to responsible business practices and to creating safe, inclusive, and equitable environments for the people and communities it serves.