ANTI-SLAVERY POLICY STATEMENT

Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy

Introduction

At Global Technology Solutions, we are committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all their forms. We recognise that slavery and human trafficking are grave violations of human rights and are incompatible with our values and principles.
Our Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy reflects our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains and outlines the measures we will take to identify, mitigate, and address these risks.

Policy Statement

Global Technology Solutions condemns all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking and is committed to upholding the principles of freedom, dignity, and equality for all individuals.
We will not tolerate any form of forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, or other exploitative practices within our operations or supply chains.
We will work collaboratively with our employees, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to identify and address risks of modern slavery and human trafficking, and to promote ethical and responsible business practices throughout our supply chains.

Responsibilities

The Board of Directors and senior management are responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the implementation of this policy.
Managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy within their areas of responsibility and for promoting awareness and understanding of modern slavery and human trafficking risks among their teams.
All employees are expected to familiarise themselves with this policy and to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or human trafficking to their supervisor, manager, Human Resources department, or any other designated individual or reporting channel.

Due Diligence

We will conduct risk assessments to identify and assess potential risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.
We will engage with our suppliers, contractors, and other business partners to assess their policies, practices, and controls related to modern slavery and human trafficking, and to promote compliance with our standards and expectations.

Mitigation and Remediation

We will take appropriate measures to mitigate and address risks of modern slavery and human trafficking identified through our due diligence processes, including terminating relationships with suppliers or contractors found to be in violation of this policy.
We will provide support and assistance to any individuals identified as victims of modern slavery or human trafficking, including access to counselling, legal assistance, and other necessary services.

Training and Awareness

We will provide training and awareness programmes to educate our employees and supply chain partners about the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and to promote understanding of their roles and responsibilities in preventing and addressing these issues.
Training will cover topics such as identifying signs of modern slavery and human trafficking, reporting procedures, and ethical sourcing practices.

Communication and Reporting

We will communicate our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking to our employees, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders through our website, corporate communications, and other channels.
We will regularly review and report on our progress in implementing this policy and addressing modern slavery and human trafficking risks, both internally and externally, as required by law or regulation.

Review and Revision

This Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and relevance, and to incorporate any changes in laws, regulations, or best practices related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Employees are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement to help us strengthen our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.

Implementation and Compliance

All employees, suppliers, contractors, and other business partners are expected to comply with this Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy and support our efforts to prevent and address modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.
Non-compliance with this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of contracts or employment.

Andrea Banks, CEO, 2025