Modern Slavery is a crime which violates fundamental human rights. Silver Buck recognises that as a commercial organisation it has a moral and social responsibility to take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in all forms. As such, we are committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking, as well as protecting human rights in our corporate activities. We are also committed to ensuring, as far as we are able, that our supply chain (including sub-contractors and partners) do the same.

All Silver Buck employees are expected to highlight any concerns using the appropriate reporting channels, and local management are expected to act accordingly.

We undertake due diligence when considering new suppliers and periodically review existing suppliers. Our due diligence process includes:

• Understanding our supply chain so as to identify and assess particular services and products or geographical risks of modern slavery and human trafficking
• Evaluating the risks through a detailed quality assessment process, which includes supplier declaration
• Conducting supplier audits.

We acknowledge responsibility to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and we will ensure transparency within the organisation and with suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

Silver Buck will not support or deal with any business knowingly involved in slavery or human trafficking.

Endorsement

The Silver Buck directors and senior management will:

Take responsibility for implementing this policy statement and its objectives

Provide adequate resources and investment to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place within the organisation and within its supply chains

A copy of this policy will be accessible to all stakeholders via the Silver Buck website and we will ensure that the policy is understood and communicated to all levels of the company.

Recruitment and Human Resources

Silver Buck has Human Resource processes and controls to ensure:

• All staff are assessed for their right to work
• Our recruitment service providers sign up to our terms and conditions and employment policies
• Workplace equality policies are in place
• Wages and benefits comply with relevant government legislation

Continual Improvement

Silver Buck continues to review and develop its policies, procedures, systems and controls to ensure ethical and legal compliance.

Statement reviewed: 02/04/2024

Statement made on behalf of Silver Buck by Sarah Bruce, Co-founder & Director