Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

1. Our Commitment

DigitalCloudAdvisor Ltd (“DCA”) is committed to conducting business ethically, transparently, and with integrity. We take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms --- including forced labour, servitude, bonded labour, child labour, and exploitation.

2. Scope and Applicability

This policy applies to:

• All employees, officers, and directors
• Contractors, consultants, agency workers, and freelancers
• Third-party suppliers, vendors, and business partners
• Any individual or entity working on behalf of DigitalCloudAdvisor

3. Our Supply Chain

Our operations and supply chain include, but are not limited to:

• Recruitment agencies and IT contract providers
• Suppliers of IT equipment, cloud services, and software
• Legal, accounting, and other professional service firms
• Marketing, PR, printing, and promotional vendors

We expect all partners to uphold the same values and apply equivalent standards with their own suppliers.

4. Policy Objectives

DigitalCloudAdvisor is committed to:

• Preventing any form of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains
• Monitoring and auditing supplier practices, where appropriate
• Embedding transparency in our business relationships
• Providing a clear escalation process for reporting concerns
• Encouraging continuous improvement in ethical sourcing and employment practices

We are also committed to meeting our obligations under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.

5. Responsibilities

We expect every individual associated with DCA to play an active role in safeguarding human rights.

6. Due Diligence and Risk Management

We apply a risk-based approach to assess the potential for modern slavery within our operations and supply chains, particularly where third-party vendors operate in high-risk geographies or sectors. Where appropriate, we will:

• Require suppliers to complete due diligence questionnaires
• Review supplier codes of conduct and audit documentation
• Reserve the right to terminate agreements with suppliers not meeting our ethical standards

7. Reporting and Escalation

Anyone who suspects a breach of this policy is encouraged to report it through appropriate channels. We ensure that:

• Reports can be made confidentially and without retaliation
• All concerns will be taken seriously and investigated
• We support whistleblowers who raise issues in good faith

Reports may be made to a line manager, director, or through our formal Whistleblowing Policy.

8. Training and Awareness

We provide training to relevant employees and procurement teams to ensure awareness of:

• What modern slavery is
• How to identify warning signs
• How to report concerns
• Their role in preventing exploitation

9. Breaches of Policy

Any employee or supplier found to be in breach of this policy will be subject to disciplinary or contractual action, which may include termination of employment or supplier agreement.

10. Continuous Improvement

We are committed to reviewing and improving this policy and our related practices on an annual basis. This includes updating our due diligence processes and engaging with suppliers to improve transparency.

11. Legal Framework

12. Contact

For questions or to report a concern related to this policy, please contact: