Stone Executive is a UK-based executive recruitment firm specialising in executive search, leadership assessment, and related advisory services. We conduct our business in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Further information about our operations in the United Kingdom is available on our website.

Our commitment

Stone Executive is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity in all aspects of its business. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation.

We are committed to ensuring that modern slavery does not occur within our operations and, as far as reasonably practicable, within our supply chain. We expect our employees, suppliers, clients, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same high standards and ethical principles.

This statement outlines the measures we have taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking and forms part of our wider commitment to protecting human rights.

Our structure and supply chain

Stone Executive primarily employs highly skilled professional staff. Our supply chain is relatively limited and consists mainly of professional and business support services, including information technology, facilities management, human resources, marketing, consultancy, and other corporate services.

We maintain relationships with a range of third parties, including suppliers, subcontractors, agents, and business partners, and seek to ensure that these relationships are conducted responsibly and ethically.

Policies and governance

Our commitment to human rights and ethical business practices is supported by a range of internal policies and procedures, including:

• A Diversity and Inclusion Policy that promotes equal opportunity, fairness, and respect for all individuals regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics.
• A Whistleblowing Policy that enables employees and other stakeholders to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation.
• An Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy that sets clear expectations for ethical conduct and responsible business practices, including those expected of suppliers and third parties.

Stone Executive complies with all applicable employment legislation and is a UK Living Wage Employer. We also support employee wellbeing through an Employee Assistance Programme and foster an inclusive culture through initiatives such as employee allyship programmes and diversity-focused events.

Risk assessment and due diligence

Given the nature of our business activities, workforce profile, and supply chain, we consider the risk of modern slavery occurring within our operations to be low. Nevertheless, we recognise the importance of ongoing vigilance and appropriate controls.

We undertake due diligence on suppliers and relevant third parties before entering into business relationships and continue to assess those relationships throughout their duration. Reviews are conducted at key stages, including contract renewals, to ensure that our expectations regarding ethical conduct and compliance are maintained.

Responsibility for overseeing compliance with modern slavery legislation rests with the Company Secretary, who monitors the effectiveness of our controls and assesses emerging risks on an annual basis.

Monitoring and effectiveness

Stone Executive regularly reviews its policies, procedures, and practices to assess their effectiveness in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.

Given the limited size and low-risk nature of our supply chain, our approach focuses primarily on maintaining employee awareness, education, and engagement, rather than formal supplier benchmarking. We continually evaluate whether additional measures are required to strengthen our approach.

Reporting concerns

We encourage all employees and stakeholders to report any concerns relating to unethical conduct, human rights violations, or potential instances of modern slavery.

Concerns may be raised through management channels or via our confidential whistleblowing procedures, which are designed to ensure that reports can be made safely, securely, and without fear of reprisal.

Training and awareness

All employees receive training on modern slavery and human trafficking. Awareness of these issues is incorporated into the induction process for new UK employees, and ongoing mandatory training helps ensure that staff understand the risks, recognise potential indicators, and know how to report concerns appropriately.

Looking ahead

Stone Executive remains committed to preventing modern slavery and protecting human rights through strong governance, robust policies, responsible supplier management, and ongoing employee education. We will continue to review and enhance our practices to ensure they remain effective and aligned with our values and legal obligations.