Modern Slavery policy

Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery 2015 (Act) – Statement

Publication date – 1st July 2020

Introduction

Intelligence22 Limited (Intelligence22) is a software company specialised in marketing intelligence and data visualisation services based in Manchester.

Intelligence22 is committed to growing in a sustainable and ethically responsible way. Intelligence22 is committed to conducting business with integrity and to the highest ethical standards, respecting human rights and protecting the interests of both Intelligence22 employees and society in general.

As such, Intelligence22 has zero tolerance of modern slavery and human trafficking and is committed to doing all it can to ensure no form of slavery or human trafficking exists within its supply chain. Intelligence22 expects the same from everyone it does business with and will not knowingly engage with any person or organisation suspected of being involved in modern slavery or human trafficking in any form.

Supply chain

As software provider, suppliers include but are not limited to:

  • software partners
  • IT services and equipment providers
  • facilities management and office suppliers

Policies and procedures

Intelligence22 is committed to work within applicable laws and as the Act is an integral part of the UK legal framework its requirements are reflected in its policies. The Intelligence22 policies that incorporate the values and objectives of the Act are as follows:

  • The Code of Conduct – Intelligence22 is committed to conducting business with honesty and integrity and upholding high standards to protect the interests of its employees, clients, stakeholders and communities in which they work. All employees are required to behave consistently with the Code of Conduct.
  • Equality Policy – This states Intelligence22's commitment to uphold fair employment practices and observe the laws that pertain to, among others, the prohibition of forced, compulsory and child labour and the laws relating to the elimination of any improper treatment or discrimination of employees.

Steps taken by Intelligence22 to comply with The Act

Supplier due diligence

Prospective suppliers are required to confirm their compliance in relation to the requirements of the Act during initial negotiations. This is to ensure that Intelligence22 only engages with those suppliers who share and are fully aligned with its values and principles.

Training

Intelligence22's Directors has communicated to all staff about the need to be vigilant about Intelligence22's obligations under the Act when procuring goods and services.

Responsibility for compliance with our policies

Intelligence22's Directors have the overall responsibility for Intelligence22's compliance with the Act.

Measuring effectiveness in combatting modern slavery and human trafficking

The effectiveness of the steps taken will be measured by the following key performance indicators (KPIs):

  • number of instances of reports being received from employees, the public or law enforcement agencies that modern slavery and human trafficking practices have been identified within the Intelligence22 business.

Next steps

As part of Intelligence22's ongoing efforts to ensure there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in its supply chain, it intends to continue to review and monitor and, where necessary, enhance its systems, policies and procedures, as well as improve its training and communications about the Act across the business.

Declaration

This statement is made in accordance with section 54(1) of the Act. This statement has been approved by the Intelligence22 Board of Directors on 1st July 2020 and constitutes Intelligence22's modern slavery and human trafficking statement up to the date of publication of this Statement.

This statement will be reviewed and renewed in October 2020.

Nathan Burke

Director
For and on behalf of the board of Directors