At Shadow Detect, we are committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking. This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Shadow Detect has taken, and is continuing to take, to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain.
Shadow Detect is a cybersecurity company based in Glasgow, UK, with operations that extend globally. We are dedicated to providing enterprises to gain visability of all devices in remote workers homes while upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
We acknowledge our responsibility to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and ensure transparency within our organization and with suppliers of goods and services to the organization. We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business or our supply chain.
Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking
As part of our commitment to combating modern slavery, we have implemented the following due diligence processes:
Risk Assessment: Identifying and assessing potential risk areas in our supply chains.
Supplier Audits: Conducting regular audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with our values and ethics.
Employee Training: Providing training to our staff to ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business.
We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. Our Anti-Slavery Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.
We have zero tolerance for slavery and human trafficking. To ensure all those in our supply chain comply with our values, we have in place a supply chain compliance program.
Following a review of the effectiveness of the steps we have taken this year to ensure that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains, we intend to take the following further steps to combat slavery and human trafficking:
Conduct more rigorous background checks on suppliers.
Implement regular, unannounced audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with anti-slavery policies.
Develop a supplier code of conduct that specifically addresses slavery and human trafficking.
Provide comprehensive training for employees on identifying and reporting potential signs of slavery and human trafficking.
Develop educational materials and workshops to raise awareness about the risks and indicators of modern slavery.
Establish a confidential hotline or reporting system for employees and suppliers to report suspicions of slavery or human trafficking without fear of retaliation.
Create clear, accessible procedures for reporting concerns internally.
Increase transparency in the supply chain by mapping out all tiers and conducting thorough risk assessments.
Publicly disclose findings and progress in combating slavery in annual reports or on the company website.
Collaborate with NGOs, industry groups, or governmental organizations specializing in combating modern slavery.
Join initiatives or sign pledges that focus on eliminating slavery and human trafficking in business operations and supply chains.
Develop or update policies that explicitly address slavery and human trafficking.
Enforce strict consequences for suppliers or partners found to be engaging in these practices.
Support community programs aimed at preventing slavery and human trafficking.
Engage in advocacy and support legislation that combats slavery and human trafficking.
Utilize technology to monitor and manage supply chain risks more effectively.
Invest in innovative solutions that can help detect or prevent slavery and human trafficking.
Conduct regular impact assessments to measure the effectiveness of anti-slavery initiatives.
Use findings to continuously improve strategies and practices.
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