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Modern Slavery Statement

Tramshed Tech is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activities and supply chains. This statement outlines the steps taken by Tramshed Tech to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our organisation or in any of our supply chains. This statement reflects our commitment to being fully compliant with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Organisational Structure and Business

Tramshed Tech is an ultra-connected community of tech startup and scale-up businesses built with flexibility and innovation in mind. We focus on three core elements: flexible workspaces that grow with you, tech startup and scale-up support programmes, and business skills training, operating in 5 locations across South Wales. We recognise the responsibility we have to uphold human rights and ethical business practices in all aspects of our operations. We are committed to transparency and ensuring that our practices align with the government's procurement guidelines on modern slavery.

 
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

Tramshed Tech acknowledges the potential risks associated with modern slavery within our operations and supply chains. We have conducted a thorough risk assessment to identify and evaluate areas of potential exposure. Our due diligence process includes:

  1. Supplier Assessment: We assess our suppliers to ensure they share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. This includes reviewing their policies, practices, and conducting site visits where necessary, in line with  contracting expectations.
  2. Internal Policies: Tramshed Tech has implemented internal policies to prohibit any form of modern slavery within the organisation. These policies are in accordance with UK legal standards and include guidelines for employees, suppliers, and business partners.
  3. Training and Awareness: We provide training to our employees and suppliers on the risks of modern slavery, its forms, and how to identify and report any suspicious activities. Our training programmes are continuously updated in line with new legislation and government guidelines.
  4. Supply Chain Audits: We conduct periodic audits of our supply chains to ensure compliance with anti-slavery laws and ethical business practices. We take corrective actions when necessary and support suppliers in improving their practices.

 
Policies and Procedures

Tramshed Tech has implemented the following policies to combat modern slavery -

  1. Anti-Slavery Policy: We have a comprehensive anti-slavery policy that clearly communicates our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to all employees, suppliers, and partners.
  2. Whistleblowing Policy: We have established a confidential whistleblowing mechanism that allows employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery without fear of reprisal. This system is accessible to all relevant parties, ensuring transparency in the reporting process.
  3. Supplier Code of Conduct: Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines the ethical standards we expect from our suppliers, including compliance with modern slavery and human trafficking laws. Suppliers are required to provide evidence of their compliance as part of the onboarding process.

 

Effectiveness and Monitoring

Tramshed Tech is committed to continuously monitoring and improving our efforts to combat modern slavery. We regularly review our policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and make updates as needed. We track our progress against key performance indicators and engage in ongoing dialogue with our suppliers to address any concerns or areas for improvement. 

 
Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the Directors of Tramshed Tech and will be reviewed and updated annually, in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. 

Tramshed Tech

February 2025