Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Telemerge UK Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to
acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and
relationships. We take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human
trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines the
steps we take to prevent these practices and comply with the UK Modern Slavery
Act 2015.
1. Our Commitment
Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, human
trafficking, and forced labour. Telemerge is dedicated to ensuring that these
abuses have no place within our business or supply chains. We are committed to
upholding human rights and conducting our business in an ethical and
transparent manner.
2. Our Policies
To reinforce our commitment, we have implemented the
following policies:
Anti-Slavery and Human
Trafficking Policy: Establishes our stance against modern slavery and
outlines the responsibilities of employees and stakeholders.
Supplier Code of
Conduct: Requires our suppliers to adhere to ethical practices, including
compliance with anti-slavery laws and regulations.
Whistleblowing Policy:
Encourages employees and external stakeholders to report concerns related to
slavery or human trafficking without fear of retaliation.
3. Due Diligence
Processes
We have established due diligence processes to identify,
assess, and mitigate risks of modern slavery within our operations and supply
chains. These include:
Supplier Assessments:
Conducting thorough evaluations of potential and existing suppliers to ensure
compliance with our ethical standards.
Contractual
Obligations: Including anti-slavery clauses in contracts with suppliers and
business partners to uphold our commitment.
Audits and Monitoring:
Performing regular audits of high-risk suppliers to ensure compliance with our
policies and legal obligations.
4. Training and
Awareness
We provide training to employees and key stakeholders to:
Raise awareness about
modern slavery and human trafficking.
Equip them to identify
and address risks in our business and supply chains.
Promote understanding
of our policies and reporting procedures.
5. Risk Assessment
and Mitigation
We conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify areas of
vulnerability within our operations and supply chains. Where risks are
identified, we implement measures to mitigate them, including:
Partnering with
reputable organisations and certification bodies.
Strengthening our
procurement practices to prioritise ethical suppliers.
6. Reporting Concerns
We encourage anyone with concerns about modern slavery or
human trafficking within our business or supply chains to report them via:
Email: support@telemerge.co.uk
Address: 79, Gurney Close, Barking, IG118JY
Reports can be made anonymously, and we will investigate all concerns promptly and thoroughly.
