Anti-Slavery Policy

Introduction

Purpose

This policy outlines our commitment to preventing and combating modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and service providers, and anyone acting on our behalf.

Definitions

Modern Slavery: Encompasses slavery, forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking.

Forced Labor: Work or service exacted under threat of penalty and for which the person offers no real free will.

Human Trafficking: The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of a person by means of threat or use of force, or other forms of coercion, abduction, or deception, for the purpose of exploitation.

Supply Chain: All stages of our business operations, from sourcing raw materials to delivering final products or services.

Our Commitment

Zero Tolerance: We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Ethical Conduct: We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings.

Compliance: We are committed to complying with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Modern Slavery Act.

Procedures

Risk Assessment

We will conduct regular risk assessments of our business and supply chains to identify potential vulnerabilities to modern slavery.

Due Diligence

We will implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our business or supply chains.

Supplier Engagement

We will engage with our suppliers to ensure they share our commitment to combating modern slavery.

Training

We will provide training to our employees and relevant stakeholders on modern slavery awareness and reporting procedures.

Monitoring and Review

We will regularly monitor and review the effectiveness of this policy and our anti-slavery measures.

Reporting Procedures

Reporting Channels

We have established clear and accessible reporting channels for employees, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about modern slavery.

Confidentiality

We will ensure that all reports are treated with confidentiality and handled promptly and effectively.

No Retaliation

We will not tolerate any form of retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith.

Contact Information

Anti-Slavery Officer

William McLoughlin is our Anti-Slavery Officer and can be contacted at wmcloughlin@intuvuhealth.com

Garda Confidential Line

For confidential reporting of human trafficking, you can call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or Crimestoppers on 1800 250 025.

Garda Síochána

You can also email suspicions or concerns to the Garda Síochána (Irish police force) to blueblindfold@garda.ie.

In the event of an emergency or where immediate action is required to safeguard an individual, please call the Gardaí on 999 or 112.

Policy Review

Review Frequency: This policy will be reviewed and updated regularly, at least annually, to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.