Introduction
At STJ Consultancy Solutions Limited, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and transparency in all our business operations. We recognise our responsibility to combat modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms, whether within our organisation or through our supply chains.
This statement is made pursuant to theModern Slavery Act 2015and outlines the steps we have taken to ensure that modern slavery does not take place in our operations or supply chains.
Our Commitment
Modern slavery, in all its forms, including forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, and child labour, is a violation of fundamental human rights.STJ is committed to:
Operating with transparency, integrity, and accountability.
Ensuring that all individuals working for or on behalf of the Company are treated with dignity and respect.
Actively preventing exploitation and ensuring ethical practices throughout our supply chain.
Our Business and Supply Chains
STJ Consultancy Solutions Limited provides consultancy services specialising in regulatory compliance, risk management, financial crime prevention, and data protection, as well as recruitment services for the financial services industry.
Our supply chain consists primarily of professional services, technology providers, and subcontractors, which are typically considered low-risk for modern slavery. However, we remain vigilant to potential risks in all areas of our operations.
Policies and Procedures
To prevent modern slavery and human trafficking, we have implemented the following policies and practices:
Ethical Code of Conduct
Our Ethical Code of Conduct ensures that all employees, contractors, and suppliers adhere to principles of fairness, respect, and non-exploitation.Supplier Due Diligence
We conduct due diligence on all suppliers and service providers to ensure they comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
We require suppliers to confirm that they have policies and practices in place to prevent modern slavery.
Recruitment Practices
We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from exploitation.
We prohibit the use of forced or bonded labour in all recruitment activities, whether internal or for our clients.
Whistleblowing Policy
We have a whistleblowing policy in place, encouraging employees, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about unethical practices, including modern slavery.
Reports are treated confidentially, and we commit to taking immediate and appropriate action in response to any reports received.
Training and Awareness
We provide training to employees and key stakeholders to raise awareness of modern slavery risks and how to identify and address them.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
We regularly assess risks related to modern slavery within our operations and supply chain. Key steps include:
Identifying higher-risk suppliers or geographies where modern slavery may occur.
Ensuring contractual agreements include provisions to prevent modern slavery.
Monitoring supplier compliance through audits and assessments.
Measuring Effectiveness
We measure the effectiveness of our efforts to combat modern slavery through:
Regular review of supplier practices and compliance.
Monitoring reports from our whistleblowing system.
Annual review of our modern slavery prevention strategies and their outcomes.
Future Steps
We are committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. Future actions include:
Strengthening supplier audits to include specific modern slavery assessments.
Expanding training programmes to cover all employees and contractors.
Collaborating with industry partners to promote best practices in ethical sourcing.
Contact Information
If you have any concerns or queries regarding this statement or our anti-slavery efforts, please contact us at:
Email: info@stjconsultancysolutions.co.uk