Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

Intermedical (UK) Ltd

1. Purpose

This Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy outlines Intermedical (UK) Ltd.’s commitment to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our business and supply chains. In line with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, we are dedicated to promoting ethical business practices and respect for human rights throughout our operations.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all Directors,employees, contractors, suppliers, and partners of Intermedical (UK) Ltd, covering all activities including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution. We expect all stakeholders to comply with this policy to ensure ethical labour practices across the supply chain.

3. Our Commitment

Intermedical (UK) Ltd is committed to acting with integrity, ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking do not occur in any part of our business. We expect all suppliers and partners to uphold high ethical standards, and we will take firm action against any supplier found to be in violation of these standards.

We are dedicated to ensuring transparency and compliance with all applicable labour laws and human rights standards across our supply chains.

4. Key Definitions

Modern Slavery: Includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.

Human Trafficking: The recruitment, transportation, or harbouring of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation.

Forced Labor: Work or services undertaken by individuals against their will, often under threat or coercion.

5. Supplier and Partner Expectations

We require our suppliers, contractors, and business partners to:

Prohibit Modern Slavery: Ensure that modern slavery, child labour, and forced labour are strictly prohibited across their operations.

Comply with Audits: For organisations in high-risk areas, participate in regular audits to verify their adherence to anti-slavery policies.

Maintain Transparency: Provide full visibility of their supply chains to allow us to assess and mitigate any risks related to modern slavery.

All supplier contracts will include clauses prohibiting modern slavery. Suppliers in breach of these obligations will face immediate contract termination.

6. Employee Responsibilities

All employees must:

Understand the Policy: Familiarize themselves with this policy and ensure compliance in their work.

Report Concerns: Promptly report any concerns regarding modern slavery or unethical labour practices in the supply chain or business operations.

Participate in Training: Engage in training sessions on modern slavery awareness and ethical labour practices.

7. Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

To ensure the absence of modern slavery within our supply chains, we will:

Conduct Risk Assessments: Identify and evaluate suppliers and regions at high risk of modern slavery practices.

Supplier Audits: Regularly audit suppliers, focusing on those operating in high-risk areas or industries, to ensure compliance with anti-slavery policies.

Remediation: Take corrective action when modern slavery risks are identified, working closely with suppliers or terminating relationships if necessary.

8. Reporting and Whistleblowing

Employees, suppliers, and business partners are encouraged to report any suspicions of modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Intermedical (UK) Ltd offers:

Confidential Reporting: A whistleblowing mechanism, including a confidential hotline and email, to report concerns anonymously.

No Retaliation: Employees and partners reporting in good faith will be protected from retaliation.

All reports will be thoroughly investigated, and any confirmed violations will be dealt with promptly.

9. Training and Awareness

To reinforce this policy, we will provide regular training and resources to employees on how to recognize modern slavery risks and ensure ethical labour practices throughout the supply chain. This will include:

Modern Slavery Awareness: Training on identifying signs of forced labour and exploitation.

Ethical Procurement Practices: Guidance on ethical procurement and supply chain management.

10. Monitoring and Review

This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure its ongoing effectiveness in preventing modern slavery. Intermedical (UK) Ltd will monitor compliance through:

Supplier Audits and Risk Reviews: Continuous review of suppliers’ performance regarding labour standards and anti-slavery practices in high-risk areas

Any breaches of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary actions, including contract termination or dismissal for employees involved.

This policy reflects Intermedical (UK) Ltd.’s firm commitment to maintaining ethical labour practices and complying with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.

 

The above statement has been updated on 4^th of October 2024 and is reviewed yearly by the Board of Directors