Modern Day Slavery Policy

Introduction

Slavery, child labour and human trafficking are serious crimes and a violation of fundamental human rights. There are various forms of this ‘Modern Slavery’ which deprives victims of their liberty and usually involves financial exploitation.

At ESG Global (Energy) Ltd we conduct our business fairly, ethically and with respect to fundamental human rights. We are fully committed to the prevention of all forms of slavery, forced labour or servitude, child labour and human-trafficking, both in our business and in our supply chains. We will not tolerate it.

This policy does not form part of your contract of employment, and we reserve the right to amend this policy at any time.

Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, or termination of the contract between you and the Company. It could also involve other legal steps being taken against you.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, consultants, officers, interns, casual and agency workers, and anyone else under our control.

Preventing slavery and human-trafficking in our business

The Company makes appropriate checks on all employees, recruitment agencies and suppliers, to know who is working for, or on behalf of us. The of our majority of our procurement is computer equipment we consider this to be a low risk because majority of our suppliers operate within the UK.

The Company provides every employee with a written contract of employment. We pay every employee in accordance with the law and monitor the real living wage and ensure that all our employees exceed this amount. We comply with our legal obligations to ensure the health and safety of all of our employees and workers, including in relation to working hours, rest breaks and holidays

If you are one of our suppliers

If you supply the Company with goods or services, you must assess your business and supply chains and confirm to HR that you comply with your legal obligations, in relation to Modern Slavery, and are committed to ensuring there is no slavery, forced labour or servitude, child labour or human trafficking taking place in your business, or any of your supply chains.

If you breach this policy or are found to have slavery or human-trafficking in your business, or knowingly in your supply chain, the Company may terminate the contract with you and pursue its legal remedies against you.

If you are an Employee or Worker providing services for us

You must immediately report any suspicions of Modern Slavery or human-trafficking in our business or supply chains to HR. They will investigate and report to our Board of Directors, within a reasonable time, on actions which may require to be taken.

You will not suffer any detrimental treatment because of reporting any genuine concerns, raised in good faith, under this policy. This applies, even if after investigation, they are found to be mistaken. If you believe that you have suffered any such treatment, you should immediately inform HR and if you are an employee, refer to our Resolution and Whistleblowing Policies.