MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2015: SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT

This statement has been published in accordance with Section 54 of theModern Slavery Act 2015.  It outlines themeasures that we have taken at Delivery Associates to ensure that no slavery orhuman trafficking is present in our business our supply chains.

Overview and how we define Modern Slavery

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 Delivery Associates 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.

Delivery Associates has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery.  We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and with all our relationships.  We will implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere, either within our own business or in our supply chain and, to this end, we are committed to ensuring total transparency within Delivery Associates and in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chain.  We expect the same high standards from each of our contractors, suppliers and other business partners.  As part of our contracting processes, we include specific prohibitions against the use of forced, compulsory or trafficked labour, or anyone held in slavery or servitude, and we expect that our suppliers will in turn hold their own suppliers to the same high standards.

Delivery Associates’ structure

We are a globalprovider of social impact consultancy activities in the public sector. We have over 200 employees and operate in 40 countries.

The DeliveryAssociates group consists of:

·     Delivery Associates Limited (UK)

·     Delivery Associates Ltd (US)

·     Delivery Associates Australia Pty Ltd

·     Delivery Associates Brazil

Our business

We supply a broad range of clients in the public sector.

Our supply base is extensive and has a global reach, some countries of which are considered higher risk in respect to ethical concerns.

Our supply chains

Our supply chains include suppliers of technology services, consulting services, and event management across various regions, including Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa.

Our policies on slavery and human trafficking

We have appropriate policies in place that underpin our commitment to ensure that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. We continuously review and update all our policies.

Our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.

Due diligence processes for slavery and human trafficking

We understand that the following areas give rise to the highest modern slavery risks:

·     Geographical risks: Certain regions where we operate, particularly those with weaker enforcement of labor laws or governance standards, present higher risks of modern slavery.

·     Service-related risks: Outsourced services, including consulting and subcontracting partners, particularly in lower-regulated markets, can pose higher risks if appropriate oversight mechanisms are not in place.

·     Labor practices: The use of subcontractors or temporary consultants, especially in international settings, may heighten the risks of unethical labor practices if not properly managed.

As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk we recognize that certain regions present higher risks of modern slavery due to local governance issues. To address and mitigate these risks, we have established comprehensive due diligence measures, including:

·      Employee checks and compliance: We conduct appropriate checks on all employees and suppliers to ensure full compliance with our anti-slavery policies. All employees are provided with a written contract, and their working conditions, pay, and benefits meet legal standards.

·       Supplier vetting: We thoroughly vet our suppliers toensure adherence to our Modern Slavery Policy. Any concerns or doubts about asupplier's compliance with ethical standards are escalated for a review. We donot engage with suppliers who fail to meet our anti-slavery standards.

·       Contractual obligations: We include specific provisions in ourcontracts that obligate suppliers to comply with anti-slavery laws and maintainhigh labor standards throughout their supply chains.

·       Reporting mechanisms: Our employees and suppliers arerequired to report any suspicions of modern slavery or human trafficking.Reports are investigated promptly and, if necessary, escalated to the Board ofDirectors for further action. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach toretaliation against whistleblowers.

·       Training and awareness: We ensure that all staff are aware of the risks of modern slavery and are trained to identify and report any potential violations. This training reinforces our commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with modern slavery laws.

We also have in place systems to:

·     Identify and assess potential risk areas in oursupply chains.

·     Mitigate the risk of slavery and humantrafficking occurring in our supply chains.

·     Monitor potential risk areas in our supplychains.

·     Protect whistleblowers.

Supplier adherence to our values

We have zero tolerance to slavery and human trafficking. To ensure all those in our supply chain and contractors comply with our values we have in place a supply chain compliance program. This consists of supplier vetting, clear contractual obligations, monitoring and audits, as well as training and awareness initiatives

Training

To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we provide training to our staff.

Our effectiveness in combating slavery and human trafficking

We use the following key performance indicators(KPIs) to measure how effective we have been to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains:

·      100% Completion rate for all onboarding staff

·      Refresher training for all employees every 2years. Target 100% rate

·      For any new client, adherence to our policy is compulsory and part of our KYC

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 2024. It was approved by a member of the board on 30/10/2024.

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Didier Faure

Member of the Board