Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery Statement of BLUE TITAN BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY LTD
Introduction to Modern Slavery
Modern slavery is a grave human rights violation, encompassing forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation. This global issue surpasses geographical, industrial, and economic boundaries, impacting millions of individuals—men, women, and children alike. Recognising the complexities of modern slavery is pivotal for the development and implementation of effective strategies to combat it, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding the dignity and freedom of all individuals.
Statement Overview
At BLUE TITAN BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY LTD, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. We are committed to conducting our business with the utmost ethical standards and integrity. We have put in place strong systems and controls to prevent the occurrence of modern slavery within our operations and across our supply chains.
We aim for transparency in all our business activities and strive to combat modern slavery, in line with our obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We hold our contractors, suppliers, and business partners to the same high standards, expecting them to adhere to our ethical commitments.
Scope of Statement
This statement applies to everyone associated with BLUE TITAN BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY LTD, including directors, employees, officers, external contractors and agency workers, ensuring a comprehensive and uniform approach against modern slavery.
Responsibilities and Implementation
The company is responsible for the policy’s implementation, effectiveness monitoring, addressing inquiries, and the auditing of internal controls to prevent modern slavery. Our commitment includes:
Providing comprehensive training for all staff to understand and comply with this policy.
Encouraging the reporting of any suspicions of modern slavery within any area of our business or supply chains, with the assurance that reporting in good faith will not lead to detrimental treatment.
Requiring all competitive tender participants to submit their modern slavery and human trafficking statements.
Maintaining transparency and diligence within our supplier approval process.
Conducting regular policy reviews to ensure its effectiveness and accessibility.
Modern Slavery Statement for 2024/2025
This statement, made in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, outlines the actions BLUE TITAN BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY LTD has taken and continues to take to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not occurring within our business or supply chain.
Our Approach
We believe that the essence of digital transformation lies in a user-centric approach. We empower organisations with technologies and services that prioritise the needs and behaviours of businesses and their end-users, focusing on enhancing satisfaction, engagement, and productivity.
Risk Management
We diligently monitor our suppliers for any signs of modern slavery, paying close attention to auditing standards, geographical risks, and subcontracting practices to mitigate risks effectively.
Policies for Ethical Business
Our commitment to ethical and transparent business conduct is supported by several internal policies, including:
Anti-slavery Policy
Code of Business Conduct
Robust Recruitment Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
Supplier Due Diligence
We enforce stringent due diligence with our suppliers, requiring them to comply with our anti-slavery policy and affirm their dedication to eradicating modern slavery within their operations.
Training and Awareness
Our procurement teams receive regular training designed to help them identify and respond to signs of modern slavery in our supply chain.
Measuring Effectiveness
The absence of reports indicating the presence of modern slavery practices within our operations or supply chain serves as a measure of our policy's effectiveness.
Approval
This policy and statement have received formal approval from the Company Directors, underscoring our organisational commitment to fighting modern slavery.
Future Commitments and Enhancements
Acknowledging the evolving challenge of modern slavery, we are committed to not only sustaining our current efforts but also exploring and implementing future initiatives to enhance our impact. Our dedication to innovation and improvement is reflected in our plans to enhance detection and reporting mechanisms, strengthen supplier engagement, increase transparency, expand partnerships, and invest in employee training.
BLUE TITAN BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY LTD is devoted to leading the fight against modern slavery, ensuring our practices consistently reflect the highest ethical standards and integrity.