Modern Slavery Policy

1) Introduction

Catermatch Solutions is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of its business operations. This policy outlines our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains or in any part of our business.

2) Policy Statement

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.

Catermatch Solutions has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all its business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in its own business or in any of its supply chains.

3) Legal Framework

This policy is in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 which requires businesses to disclose the steps they have taken to ensure there is no modern slavery in their business or supply chains. This includes making an annual slavery and human trafficking statement.

4) Responsibility for the Policy

The Directors of Catermatch Solutions have overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations. The Human Resources department has primary responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its use, and reviewing the policy on an annual basis.

5) Training and Awareness

Catermatch Solutions provides training to all employees to raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking and to ensure they understand the signs of exploitation and how to report any concerns. Training is provided as part of the induction process for new employees and regular refresher training is provided to existing employees.

6) Due Diligence

Catermatch Solutions carries out due diligence processes for all new suppliers and regularly reviews its existing suppliers to ensure they comply with our standards on modern slavery and human trafficking. This includes assessing the risk of slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and taking appropriate action to mitigate those risks.

7) Reporting Concerns

Catermatch Solutions encourages all employees, customers, and other business partners to report any concerns related to the direct activities or supply chains of the organization. This includes any circumstances that may give rise to an increased risk of slavery or human trafficking. Catermatch Solutions' whistleblowing policy is designed to make it easy for employees to make disclosures without fear of retaliation.

8) Conclusion

Catermatch Solutions is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in its business operations and supply chains. This policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere in our business or supply chains.