Stark Building Materials UK has become the newest organisation to sponsor Stronger Together's UK Construction and Property Programme.

Stark joins existing sponsors Saint Gobain, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, and Wolseley in publicly demonstrating their commitment towards tackling modern slavery in the construction and property sectors.

The Construction sector is identified as high-risk for modern slavery by various bodies, including the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, and the Office of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement. Due to its related activities and overlapping workforce, the broader Property Sector is considered equally high-risk.

Originally developed in conjunction with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the recently updated Construction and Property Programme provides the construction and property supply chains with sector-specific tools, training and resources.

Pamela Zielinski, Stronger Together’s Construction and Property Programme Manager, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Stark as sponsors of our Construction and Property Programme.

"The sponsors work together to address the risks of modern slavery in their business and in their supply chain through our workshops and free resources.

"We are excited for the year ahead and to continue our collaborative work to tackle modern slavery in construction and property while delivering industry wide change.”

Nim Cassidy, Executive Sponsor at Stark Building Materials UK, added: “At Stark UK, we are committed to supporting ethical practices across the construction sector.

"By sponsoring Stronger Together’s UK Construction and Property Programme, we’re taking an important step to help tackle the risks of modern slavery in our industry and supply chains.

“This partnership reflects our values and dedication to creating a responsible and fair supply chain. We’re excited to work with Stronger Together and other organisations to make a real difference and protect workers.”