MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING POLICY

POLICY STATEMENT

At EDGE Creative Ltd, we are committed to conducting business responsibly, ethically, and with integrity.

We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our own operations and wider supply chain.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone working for or on behalf of EDGE Creative Ltd is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and that appropriate steps are taken to identify and address potential risks.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and expect the same commitment from our suppliers, partners, and contractors.

DEFINITIONS

Modern slavery refers to situations where individuals are exploited and unable to leave due to threats, coercion, or abuse.

This includes:

  • Human trafficking.
  • Forced or compulsory labour.
  • Servitude.
  • Slavery.
  • Exploitation through threats, coercion, or abuse.
  • Situations where individuals are treated as commodities or deprived of their freedom.

OUR COMMITMENT

EDGE Creative Ltd is committed to:

  • Operating in accordance with the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and relevant employment legislation.
  • Treating employees, contractors, freelancers, suppliers, and partners fairly and ethically.
  • Ensuring recruitment practices are transparent and responsible.
  • Not knowingly working with organisations involved in modern slavery or human trafficking.
  • Considering modern slavery risks when selecting suppliers and partners.
  • Promoting awareness of modern slavery responsibilities across the business.

No labour provided to EDGE Creative Ltd is obtained through slavery, servitude, forced labour, or human trafficking.

OUR PEOPLE

EDGE Creative Ltd is committed to ensuring fair employment practices.

We will:

  • Ensure individuals working for EDGE Creative Ltd have appropriate employment arrangements.
  • Comply with applicable employment legislation.
  • Treat employees, contractors, and freelancers with dignity and respect.
  • Maintain fair recruitment practices.
  • Ensure workers are not subjected to exploitation, discrimination, or unsafe working conditions.

SUPPLY CHAIN RESPONSIBILITY

We recognise that modern slavery risks may exist within wider supply chains and business relationships.

When selecting suppliers, contractors, and partners, we will consider:

  • Ethical business practices.
  • Compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Commitment to responsible employment practices.
  • Awareness of modern slavery risks.

Where appropriate, we may request information from suppliers regarding their approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.

We expect suppliers and partners to share our commitment to responsible and ethical business practices.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND DUE DILIGENCE

EDGE Creative Ltd takes reasonable steps to identify and manage potential modern slavery risks within our operations and supply chain.

These steps include:

  • Reviewing supplier relationships where appropriate.
  • Considering ethical practices when appointing suppliers and contractors.
  • Addressing concerns relating to potential modern slavery risks.
  • Reviewing relevant policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective.

Given the nature of our creative and digital agency services, we consider our exposure to modern slavery risks to be relatively low; however, we remain committed to maintaining appropriate controls.

REPORTING CONCERNS

EDGE Creative Ltd encourages employees, contractors, suppliers, and partners to raise concerns regarding potential modern slavery, exploitation, or unethical practices.

Concerns should be reported to management and will be treated seriously and investigated appropriately.

No individual will suffer detrimental treatment for raising a genuine concern in good faith.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGING DIRECTOR

The Managing Director has overall responsibility for ensuring this policy is implemented and remains effective.

They will:

  • Promote ethical business practices throughout the organisation.
  • Ensure appropriate actions are taken to address modern slavery risks.
  • Review this policy regularly.
  • Ensure suppliers and partners are considered responsibly.

EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS

Everyone working for or on behalf of EDGE Creative Ltd is expected to:

  • Understand and support the principles outlined in this policy.
  • Treat others with dignity and respect.
  • Raise concerns where they suspect modern slavery or exploitation.
  • Act responsibly when engaging with suppliers and partners.

MONITORING AND REVIEW

This policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner where there are significant changes to legislation, business operations, or organisational objectives.

EDGE Creative Ltd will continue to review its approach to ensure modern slavery risks are appropriately identified and managed.

RELATED POLICIES

This policy should be read alongside:

  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy.
  • Social Value Policy.
  • Data Protection Policy.
  • Environmental Policy.