ANTI-SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT

CHG-MERIDIAN UK is a leading IT leasing company, positioned at the forefront of technology innovation. We provide high-quality IT services with the support of our skilled team, and our financial solutions serve a range of sectors, including IT, industrial, public sector, and healthcare.

Our parent company, CHG-MERIDIAN AG, is headquartered in Germany and operates globally across 30 countries, with over 1,300 employees. Our annual turnover is €2.23 billion.

We offer specialised financial solutions that meet the specific needs of various market segments.

We are committed to the United Nations Global Compact, which guides our adherence to fundamental human rights. Our ethical practices are based on the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, which are rooted in major international conventions. More information can be found in our Sustainability Report on our website.

As a financial services company, our supply chains involve a range of financial institutions. Each supplier undergoes a thorough assessment to ensure they meet our ethical standards.

If we identify any issues or concerns related to human trafficking, we act immediately in line with our moral and legal responsibilities. We also require all our suppliers to formally commit to preventing modern slavery, which we review annually.

We are committed to eliminating modern slavery from our business and supply chains. We review our policies regularly to ensure they are effective and up to date, incorporating new legislative changes and best practices recommended by the UK government.

Although our risk of modern slavery is low due to the nature of our business, we remain dedicated to taking preventative action. Our due diligence processes help us continuously monitor and assess risks related to modern slavery.

Key measures include:

• Conducting thorough risk assessments when onboarding new suppliers, including checks for signs of modern slavery.
• Regularly monitoring our existing supply chains and conducting annual reviews of suppliers' compliance with anti-slavery commitments.
• Enforcing the CHG-MERIDIAN Code of Conduct with all suppliers, ensuring they align with current legislation.
• Providing regular training for our employees on identifying risks and reporting concerns.
• Implementing whistleblower protections so that concerns can be raised safely without fear of retaliation.

To ensure our employees understand the risks of modern slavery, we provide extensive training. This includes guidance on recognising and reporting any concerns, with protections in place for whistleblowers. Compliance training, which includes information on modern slavery and trafficking, is mandatory and includes annual updates to cover new legislation.

CHG-MERIDIAN operates in 30 countries, giving us a significant global presence. Our commitment to the United Nations Global Compact principles is the foundation of our ethical conduct. We confidently state that there is no evidence of slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business.

In the future, we plan to strengthen our efforts by enhancing employee training, improving due diligence procedures, and maintaining strict oversight of our supply chains to meet the latest legislative requirements.

This statement complies with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, as amended, and represents our stance for the financial year ending 2024.

Board Approval Date: 15.10.2024
Declan McGlone
Finance Director
CHG-MERIDIAN UK LTD