Modern Slavery Policy

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement March 2019

This statement is made on behalf of Deliberately Digital pursuant to section 54 (1) of the Modern Salvery Act 2015 (the “Act”) and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement.

This statement sets out Deliberately Digital actions to understand all potential modern slavery risks related to its business and to put in place steps that are aimed at ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in its own business and its supply chains.

Deliberately Digital recognises that it has a responsibility to take a robust approach to preventing slavery and human trafficking and is committed to do so in our corporate activities and supply chains.

Our approach

We strive to work to the highest professional standards and comply with all laws, regulations and rules relevant to our business.

Company policy

Deliberately Digital company policies work to identify and prevent any sort of slavery and human trafficking within its operations. Deliberately Digital works to maintain high professional and ethical standards and ensures its employees know their role in maintaining these.

All employees are provided with a written contract of employment and are governed by stringent company policies.

We do not tolerate any form of modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business.

 

Due diligence / Risk assessment

Sustainable Procurement is an integrated value in our supply chain management. We seek to trade with suppliers who match and complement our ethical standards and organisational values whilst seeking to minimise the environmental impacts arising from the delivery of their goods or services. We are committed to the following:

  • Mapping the supply chain to assess particular product or geographical risks

  • Evaluating the modern slavery and human trafficking risks of each new supplier

  • Ensuring all new suppliers accept our Code of Conduct policy prior to being on boarded as a supplier

  • Reviewing on a regular basis all aspects of the supply chain

  • Taking steps to improve sub-standard suppliers’ practices

  • Entering into business relationships with suppliers that reflect our organisational values.

  • Work with our suppliers to ensure that they drive ethical and sustainable business practices throughout their organisations