Anti Slavery Policy
Consort is entirely opposed to any modern slavery or human trafficking and is dedicated to ensuring that the practice is reported and stopped if any such occurrences should ever come to our attention. Slavery is a crime and abhorrent abuse of the human rights of vulnerable workers. The crime can manifest itself in many ways and can take various forms such as slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. Consort is deeply opposed to any manifestation of the above.
Consort has a zero-tolerance approach to slavery and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all of our business dealings; and to implementing effective systems to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within either our business or any of our supply chains.
Consort accepts that we have a responsibility through our due diligence processes to ensure that workers are not being exploited, that they are safe, and that relevant employment, health and safety and human rights laws and standards are being adhered to, including freedom of movement and communications.
The Directors of Consort take responsibility for ensuring that all parts of Consort’s business comply with the company's legal and ethical obligations of modern slavery legislation. Every member of Consort’s organisation has a duty to make themselves aware of the modern slavery guidelines and legislation. It is the duty of all Consort’s personnel to educate themselves on modern slavery and people trafficking by available sources at www.modernslaveryhelpline.org and if they have any further questions, they should be able to approach Consort’s directors/ management.
Consort's employees are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of slavery in any part of the business or any partners, suppliers or third parties that Consort connects to.
The government's Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700 is available for further information and guidance. You can also find more information on www.modernslaveryhelpline.org
Training on this policy and on the risk that the business faces from modern slavery in its supply chains, will be provided to staff as necessary to enable them to know how to identify exploitation and how to report suspected cases.
Our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery must be communicated to all suppliers, contractors and other business partners when entering into new or renewed contracts with them.
Consort will terminate its relationship with suppliers, contractors, and other business partners if they breach this policy and/or are found to have been involved in modern slavery. Consort will report any concerns about modern slavery to the relevant authorities.
Consort expects the same standards from all of its partners, suppliers and third parties. All Consort’s employees have a responsibility to make themselves aware of modern slavery and human trafficking and has a duty to report any potential concerns to Consort and/or the relevant authorities.
Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action which could lead to summary dismissal for gross misconduct.
AMBB have worked closely with Consort over a number of years and some challenging projects, we have over this period welcomed and enjoyed the benefits of a very technical and supportive team within Consort who have on all occasions worked within our time and budgetary constraints to achieve a high level of end user satisfaction for which we thank Consort. We look forward to working with their team for many years to come.
General Manager, AMBB Building Contracting
I have had the privilege to work closely with Consort over the past 4 years in Baku, Azerbaijan.From the initial brief / scope of works being discussed with their on-site sales manager, to the provision of schedule of materials and competitive quotations, all within a reactive timeframe, I have found the service from Consort, second to none.Furthermore, their management style and delivery can only be described as excellent and the after sales service only reinforces the commitment and willingness to go the “extra mile” to ensure that the customer is their direct focus.Products, availability and delivery are all part of the “we can do” attitude that is evidently proven, from ALL levels within the Consort Group.It is not often that I recommend/ praise companies for completed works, but in all the years that I have worked with Consort, I would have no hesitation in recommending them for future projects here in Azerbaijan, or anywhere else in the world.
Hill International, Design Manager
www.hillintl.com
I have had the pleasure of working with Consort on a number of projects throughout the region, in recent years, and have always found their service and reliability second to none. I hope that our relationship will continue to strengthen in years to come.
Senior Projects Manager, Al Tayer Stocks
Working with Consort is unlike any other hardware supplier. They have the passion for their industry, the qualified staff and the infrastructure which enables them to deliver the unparalleled service I require at short notice. They protect the specifications we demand, whilst ensuring the package is delivered on time and within budget to the contractor.
U+A, Partner/ Design Principal, U+A
We have been working with Consort in the MENA region since opening our office in 2010 and our relationship has strengthened in this time due to their impeccable delivery, innovation and adherence to working with the high standards we set ourselves and our supply chain – we hope to build on this relationship in the years to come.
Perkins+Will - Principal Managing Director, Perkins+Will
It’s always a pleasure to work with Consort due to the fast and helpful responses we receive to all our enquiries.
Export Manager, Apton Partitioning Limited
I have been purchasing from Consort for over three years now and have never had an issue. They carry a good level of stock to fulfil orders, the quality is good, and the customer service is excellent.
Purchasing Manager, Midlands based Distributor
We’ve dealt with Consort since we started in 2019, their product range - which is ever evolving, their reliable stock levels and helpful staff make life that bit easier
Mark Corlick Managing Director, Astoria Ironmongery Ltd
We have been using Consort as one of our major suppliers since Tuscan was formed, some 20 years ago and we are still using them to date which bears testimony to their useability and performance. They are well stocked with a full range of CE / BS certified products, some of which are not available anywhere else. We look forward to the next 20 years of continuing our professional working relationship.
Paul Mason, Managing Director, Tuscan Architectural Hardware ltd
We have been dealing with Consort Architectural for a number of years and have been lucky enough to deal with the same people within the business. During this time they have consistently performed well in providing support from specification to delivery of goods, ensuring that through every stage we are kept informed on anything that arises. Consort are an approachable and reliable business who will always offer their knowledge, support and recommendations for the best possible solution.
Door manufacturer
Consort have provided a wealth of support to AAID on many of our projects. Extremely responsive, always on hand with technical advice, supportive during value engineering or specification changes, they are always available to help us navigate the ironmongery arena. The team are approachable, friendly and happy to help. They have been a huge support to our team and our projects and we are extremely grateful to them all. Thank you!
Julie Thom Associate Director – Allen Architecture Interiors Design
We have had the pleasure of successfully collaborating with the Consort team on various project sizes and types for almost a decade now. They are simply ‘a safe pair of hands’ always delivering on time, with the highest level of professionalism and accuracy. What sets Consort apart form the other suppliers is always positive attitude and taking advisory roles to junior team members. When it comes to meeting design briefs and criteria, the ranges Consort carries paired with their team experience and knowledge never fail to deliver outstanding support. An amazing team to work with.
Adil Amin Head of Interior Design – Bluehaus Group
Consort offer a wide range of products that fill any design aesthetic and budget. The team continually deliver quality service for any assistance we need and products are installed on time and without any issues.
Laila Al-Yousuf, Design Director – SAY studio
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