Date: 17th January 2025
Version number: 1.0
Introduction
We recognise the risks of modern slavery in both digital and non-digital supply chains, including software development, hardware manufacturing, logistics, and office services. Modern slavery in digital supply chains can manifest through exploitative practices in content moderation, software development sweatshops, and forced labour in hardware manufacturing. We commit to implementing due diligence processes across our entire value chain to mitigate these risks.
Governance and Accountability
This policy is approved by the company directors and will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and relevant. All team members have a responsibility to adhere to this policy.
Our Commitments
Supplier Code of Conduct
Suppliers are required to adhere to these core principles, which are integral to our commitment to ethical business practices and modern slavery prevention:
Mitigation and Remediation
Training and Awareness
Monitoring and Stakeholder Engagement
Communication
This policy will be communicated to all team members, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders, and is published on our website.
Further Information
If you have any questions about our Modern Slavery Policy, please contact us at:
Wittos Ltd, Level 3 86 - 90 Paul St, London EC2A 4NE, UK
Version number: 1.0
Introduction
We recognise the risks of modern slavery in both digital and non-digital supply chains, including software development, hardware manufacturing, logistics, and office services. Modern slavery in digital supply chains can manifest through exploitative practices in content moderation, software development sweatshops, and forced labour in hardware manufacturing. We commit to implementing due diligence processes across our entire value chain to mitigate these risks.
Governance and Accountability
This policy is approved by the company directors and will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and relevant. All team members have a responsibility to adhere to this policy.
Our Commitments
- Infrastructure and Services: Prioritise ethical suppliers for hardware, digital services, and non-digital operations, reviewing evidence of their labour standards and human rights practices. We carefully select hardware suppliers and digital service providers, prioritising those with best practices in supply chain management and emphasise engagement with local suppliers and SMEs where feasible to support community-based economic growth.
- Supplier Engagement: Require suppliers to adhere to a clear Supplier Code of Conduct prohibiting forced labour, child labour, and exploitative practices. Perform due diligence on all suppliers and communicate expectations clearly. Maintain records of suppliers and periodically assess their labour practices.
- Fair Work Practices: Ensure fair compensation, reasonable deadlines, and ethical working conditions for contractors, freelancers, and non-digital service providers. Maintain open communication channels and conduct regular check-ins to support their wellbeing and ethical contributions.
- Auditing and Reporting: Conduct random checks and audits on high-risk suppliers. Collaborate with public sector buyers to address shared challenges in eliminating modern slavery risks. Provide anonymous reporting channels to address concerns without retaliation.
Supplier Code of Conduct
Suppliers are required to adhere to these core principles, which are integral to our commitment to ethical business practices and modern slavery prevention:
- Prohibit Forced Labour: Eliminate all forms of forced, bonded, or child labour from operations and supply chains.
- Legal and Ethical Compliance: Abide by local and international labour laws, ensuring fair wages, humane treatment, and safe working conditions.
- Transparency: Provide visibility into sourcing practices, subcontracting, and labour conditions. Maintain accurate records and openly share information when requested.
- Active Participation: Cooperate with audits, including random checks, and address any identified issues promptly with actionable remediation plans.
- Continuous Improvement: Commit to ongoing improvements in labour practices and supply chain management, aligning with global best practices and ethical standards.
Mitigation and Remediation
- Develop clear plans to support non-compliant suppliers in addressing issues within set timelines.
- Terminate relationships with suppliers failing to meet standards despite remediation efforts.
Training and Awareness
- Provide annual training to team members and suppliers to recognise modern slavery risks and reporting procedures.
- Share resources from organisations like Unseen UK, Tech Against Trafficking and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to raise awareness.
Monitoring and Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage stakeholders in ongoing conversations to refine policies and address challenges collaboratively.
- Review this policy annually, incorporating emerging risks and feedback from employees and suppliers.
Communication
This policy will be communicated to all team members, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders, and is published on our website.
Further Information
If you have any questions about our Modern Slavery Policy, please contact us at:
Wittos Ltd, Level 3 86 - 90 Paul St, London EC2A 4NE, UK