This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that LINKIT ADVANCED SOLUTIONS LTD has taken, and continues to take, to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or supply chains.
LINKIT ADVANCED SOLUTIONS LTD is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to prevent modern slavery in our operations.
LINKIT ADVANCED SOLUTIONS LTD is a company incorporated and operating in the United Kingdom. The Company supplies and supports multifunctional copiers and printers and provides IT support and related services, including procurement, implementation, training, and consultancy.
The Company’s operations are primarily based within the United Kingdom. LINKIT ADVANCED SOLUTIONS LTD works with a range of suppliers and business partners to deliver its products and services. Our customers are mainly within the education and business sectors.
Our supply chains include, but are not limited to:
Professional and technical services
IT and software providers
Office and business support services
Recruitment and labour suppliers
We recognise that modern slavery risks can vary by sector and geography and we are committed to identifying and mitigating these risks.
We operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. Our relevant policies include:
Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
Code of Conduct
Whistleblowing Policy
Equal Opportunities and Fair Treatment Policies
These policies reflect our commitment to ethical behaviour, compliance with the law, and respect for human rights.
To assess and manage the risk of modern slavery, we:
Carry out due diligence on new suppliers and contractors
Expect suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws and ethical standards
Reserve the right to terminate relationships where serious breaches are identified
Encourage transparency and responsible business practices throughout our supply chain
Given the nature of our business and UK-based operations, we consider the overall risk of modern slavery within our direct operations to be low. However, we remain vigilant, particularly in relation to:
Third-party labour providers
Overseas supply chains (where applicable)
We keep our risk assessments under review and take appropriate action where concerns are identified.
We ensure that relevant employees and managers understand:
What modern slavery and human trafficking are How to identify potential warning signs
How to raise concerns safely and confidentially
Training is provided as appropriate to roles and responsibilities.
Employees, contractors, and third parties are encouraged to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical conduct through our whistleblowing procedures. All reports are taken seriously and investigated appropriately.
LINKIT ADVANCED SOLUTIONS LTD is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to preventing modern slavery. We will:
Review and update relevant policies as needed
Strengthen supplier engagement and monitoring
Assess the effectiveness of our actions on an ongoing basis
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of LINKIT ADVANCED SOLUTIONS LTD and will be reviewed annually.