Modern Slavery Statement for Penwern Limited

Introduction

At Penwern Limited, we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. We recognize the importance of combating modern slavery and human trafficking and are dedicated to ensuring that these practices do not occur within our business or supply chains.

Company Structure and Supply Chains

Penwern Limited is a micro-enterprise based in the UK, specializing in digital preservation and eArchiving consultancy and software development. Despite our small size, we recognize our responsibility to address the risks of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.

Policies on Modern Slavery

Our commitment to ethical business practices is outlined in our Anti-Slavery Policy, which reflects our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees, directors, contractors, and suppliers.

Due Diligence Processes

To identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery within our business and supply chains, we have implemented the following due diligence processes:

- Conducting risk assessments to identify areas where there may be a higher risk of modern slavery.

- Engaging with suppliers to ensure they share our commitment to preventing modern slavery.

- Including anti-slavery provisions in our contracts with suppliers.

- Providing training to our employees to help them recognize the signs of modern slavery and understand how to report concerns.

Risk Assessment and Management

We continuously assess the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains by:

- Regularly reviewing and updating our risk assessment processes.

- Monitoring high-risk areas and taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.

- Encouraging suppliers to adopt policies and practices that combat modern slavery.

Training and Awareness

We recognize that raising awareness and educating our team about modern slavery is crucial in our efforts to combat it. We provide training to our employees to ensure they understand:

- What modern slavery is and how it can occur.

- The signs of modern slavery and human trafficking.

- How to report any suspicions or concerns.

Measuring Effectiveness

To ensure the effectiveness of our efforts to prevent modern slavery, we will:

- Review and update our policies and procedures annually.

- Monitor our supply chains and conduct periodic audits where feasible.

- Seek feedback from stakeholders to improve our approach to tackling modern slavery.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continually improving our practices to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We will review and refine our policies and procedures as necessary to address emerging risks and enhance our effectiveness in preventing modern slavery.

Approval

This statement has been approved by Penwern Limited's Board of Directors and will be reviewed annually.

Stephen Mackey

Managing Director

3rd July, 2024

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This modern slavery statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Penwern Limited's slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 2024.

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