Modern Slavery Statement for Caetus

 

Introduction

Caetus is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chain. As a responsible business operating in the UK, we acknowledge our duty under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to identify, mitigate, and address any risks of forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking within our operations.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Caetus specialises in providing electrical components and energy management solutions, including IoT-enabled monitoring systems. Our products are sourced from reputable manufacturers, and we ensure that our suppliers adhere to ethical and legal standards in their operations. We work with suppliers and manufacturers globally, and we recognise the importance of due diligence in managing the risk of modern slavery, particularly within our supply chain.

Policies and Commitments

Caetus upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct, and we expect the same from our business partners. Our commitments include:

• Zero-Tolerance Policy: We have a strict policy against forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitative labour practices.
• Supplier Code of Conduct: We require all suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and freedom from coercion.
• Whistleblowing Mechanism: Employees, suppliers, and stakeholders are encouraged to report any concerns related to modern slavery through a confidential reporting channel.
• Employee Training: We provide training to our employees to recognise and report signs of modern slavery.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

Caetus continuously evaluates risks related to modern slavery in our business and supply chain through:

• Supplier Audits: Conducting regular checks to ensure suppliers comply with our ethical standards.
• Contractual Obligations: Embedding anti-slavery clauses in agreements with suppliers.
• Collaboration with Industry Bodies: Working with relevant organisations to improve transparency and ethical sourcing.

Future Actions

Caetus remains committed to strengthening our approach by:

• Expanding our supplier due diligence processes.
• Enhancing staff training on modern slavery risks.
• Increasing transparency through annual reporting on our anti-slavery efforts.

Approval and Review

This statement is made in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect our ongoing commitment to combatting modern slavery.

Signed:
James Grace
Director, Caetus
03/01/2023