notch

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

 

Effective Date: 7th May 2024

Last Updated: 13th May 2025

1. Introduction

Notch Ltd is committed to operating ethically, with integrity, and with respect for human rights. We are dedicated to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chains.

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labor, and human trafficking. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery.

2. Scope of Policy

This policy applies to:
– All employees, contractors, and temporary staff
– All suppliers, partners, and third-party service providers
– All operations and supply chains, both domestic and international

3. Our Commitment

Notch Ltd is committed to:
– Acting ethically and with transparency in all our business dealings
– Implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place
– Upholding the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (or applicable legislation)

4. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We carry out regular assessments of our operations and supply chains to:
– Identify potential risk areas
– Evaluate the risk of modern slavery
– Implement measures to address and mitigate such risks

We expect all our partners and suppliers to share our commitment and may terminate relationships where modern slavery risks are found and not adequately addressed.

5. Training and Awareness

We provide training to employees to help them:
– Recognize signs of modern slavery and human trafficking
– Understand how to report concerns
– Comply with our ethical standards

6. Reporting Concerns

We encourage all individuals working for or with Notch Ltd to report any concerns related to modern slavery. Reports can be made confidentially through:
– team@notch.eco

All reports will be investigated promptly, and appropriate action will be taken.

7. Responsibility and Review

The CEO at Notch Ltd is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this policy.

We review this policy annually and update it as needed to ensure continued effectiveness.