Epostille Limited, registered in England and Wales under company number 14824471, is committed to ensuring that modern slavery, human trafficking, and forced labor have no place in our business operations or supply chains. We provide electronic Apostille services for companies registered in the United Kingdom, and we recognize our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards, in compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our commitment to preventing and mitigating the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. We are dedicated to conducting business ethically and with respect for the dignity and rights of all individuals.
To ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we have implemented the following policies and procedures:
1. Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets forth the ethical principles that govern our business, including our commitment to human rights, fair labor practices, and the prevention of modern slavery.
2. Supplier Code of Conduct: We require our suppliers and business partners to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which outlines our expectations regarding ethical business practices, labor rights, and environmental sustainability.
3. Risk Assessment: We conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern in our operations and supply chains, evaluating the risk of modern slavery and taking appropriate action to mitigate identified risks.
4. Due Diligence: We carry out due diligence on our suppliers and business partners to ensure that they are in compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct and applicable laws and regulations, including the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
5. Training and Awareness: We provide training and resources to our employees to raise awareness of modern slavery and to ensure that they understand our commitment to preventing it in our operations and supply chains.
6. Whistleblower Policy: We maintain a confidential whistleblower policy that enables employees and other stakeholders to report concerns related to modern slavery or other ethical violations, without fear of retaliation.
We continuously monitor our operations and supply chains to ensure compliance with our policies and the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. We also encourage our employees, suppliers, and business partners to report any concerns or violations of our policies, including instances of modern slavery.
If you suspect or have evidence of modern slavery or human trafficking within our operations or supply chains, please report it to info@epostille.co.uk.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure its ongoing relevance and effectiveness.