Modern Slavery Act 2015

PODTECH Ltd ("PODTECH," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms across our business operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights, encompassing slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking.

This statement is published in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps PODTECH has taken and continues to take to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or supply chains.

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within our organisation or in any of our supply chains.

PODTECH Ltd is a UK-based technology consultancy registered in England and Wales. We provide technology solutions including software development, data centre services, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation consulting to clients across multiple sectors.

Our supply chains include technology vendors, cloud service providers, hardware suppliers, recruitment agencies, and professional services firms. We operate primarily within the United Kingdom and work with international partners and suppliers where required.

We maintain a robust framework of internal policies that contribute to ensuring modern slavery does not occur within our business. These include:

• Anti-Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy — Sets out our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and the expectations we place on our staff, contractors, and suppliers.
• Recruitment & Employment Policy — Ensures all employees have the legal right to work in the UK, receive fair terms and conditions, and are paid at or above the National Living Wage.
• Whistleblowing Policy — Encourages all employees, contractors, and third parties to report concerns about any aspect of our business, including suspected modern slavery, without fear of retaliation.
• Supplier Code of Conduct — Requires all suppliers to confirm they comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and uphold ethical labour practices.
• Equal Opportunities Policy — Promotes fairness, dignity, and respect across the organisation.

We undertake due diligence when considering new suppliers and regularly review our existing supply chains. Our due diligence processes include:

• Evaluating potential suppliers before they enter our supply chain, including assessment of modern slavery risks
• Requiring suppliers to confirm compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 as part of our onboarding process
• Including anti-slavery clauses in contracts with suppliers and business partners
• Conducting periodic reviews of existing supplier relationships to monitor ongoing compliance
• Assessing the geographic and sector-specific risks associated with our supply chains
• Maintaining a preferred supplier list that prioritises ethical and responsible businesses

As a technology consultancy, our supply chain is predominantly composed of skilled professional services, software and hardware vendors, and cloud infrastructure providers. While the inherent risk of modern slavery in our immediate supply chain is assessed as low, we remain vigilant and do not treat low risk as no risk.

We have assessed the principal risks of modern slavery within our business and supply chains and have identified the following areas of focus:

We ensure that awareness of modern slavery risks is embedded across our organisation through:

• Providing information and guidance on modern slavery to all employees as part of their induction
• Training relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement and recruitment, on identifying the signs of modern slavery and the appropriate steps to take
• Communicating our anti-slavery policies and expectations to all staff and contractors
• Keeping our leadership team informed about modern slavery developments, legislation, and best practices
• Promoting a culture of transparency and accountability where employees feel safe to raise concerns

We use the following key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of our efforts to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in our business or supply chains:

• Percentage of new suppliers that have completed our anti-slavery compliance process
• Number of staff who have received modern slavery awareness training
• Number of concerns raised through our whistleblowing channels and outcomes of investigations
• Completion of annual supply chain risk assessments
• Review and update of this statement on an annual basis

We encourage anyone — employees, contractors, suppliers, or members of the public — to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chains.

All reports will be treated in the strictest confidence. We are committed to ensuring that no person suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting in good faith their suspicion that modern slavery is or may be taking place.

If you believe someone is in immediate danger, please contact the police on 999. You can also report suspicions to the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700.