Modern Slavery Statement Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT

Last updated March 12, 2024

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Training
3. Policies
4. Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking
5. Performance indicators
6. Policy Responsibility and Review

1. Introduction

This Policy sets out the obligations of ADVANTA GLOBAL SERVICES, whose principal place of business is at Wakefield House, 41 Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4DJ “the Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”), in relation to Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking actions and activities during the financial year ending 31 December 2024.

The statement sets down ADVANTA GLOBAL SERVICES commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business activities and the steps we have put in place with the aim of ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our own business and supply chains. We all have a duty to be alert to risks, however small. Staff are expected to report their concerns and management to act upon them.

2. Training

In order to foster a comprehensive awareness of the risks associated with modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains, it is mandatory for all staff and business collaborators to complete the designated online training and acknowledge the following policies.

3. Policies

ADVANTA GLOBAL SERVICES is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or our supply chains. This Statement affirms its intention to act ethically in our business relationships.

The following policies and statements set down our approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our operations:

  • Code of Conduct Policy  -The Code of Conduct sets down the actions and behaviour expected of employees or collaborators when representing ADVANTA GLOBAL SERVICES.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Statement  -This policy summarises how ADVANTA GLOBAL SERVICES works responsibly with suppliers and local communities.
  • Whistleblowing Policy - ADVANTA GLOBAL SERVICES encourages all its staff and collaborators (i.e., customers and other business partners) to report any concerns related to its direct activities or its supply chains.

4. Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking

ADVANTA GLOBAL SERVICES undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. ADVANTA GLOBAL SERVICES due diligence process includes building long-standing relationships with suppliers and making clear our expectations of business partners and evaluating the modern slavery and human trafficking risks of each new supplier.

5. Performance indicators

To measure how effective, we are in ensuring slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains, ADVANTA GLOBAL SERVICES has established some Key Performance Indicators (KPI). These KPIs include metrics related to awareness and training programs, subcontractors and supplier due diligence, incident reporting and response mechanisms. Overall compliance with relevant anti-slavery laws and regulations.

6. Policy Responsibility and Review

The Compliance team holds the ultimate responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement and ensuring its effective implementation.