Modern Slavery policy 2023

Hutchison Technologies has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and is committed to upholding and respecting human rights. We recognise that the practice of modern slavery takes varying forms including servitude, forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, and all forms of the deprivation of one’s liberty by another for personal or commercial gain.

We pledge to act ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and supply chain relationships, and never to knowingly use products or services derived in any part from the practice of modern slavery in any of its forms. The following statement outlines the steps we have taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not operating directly within our businesses or indirectly within our global supply chain.

Whilst we do not meet the turnover threshold applicable to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 in respect of the period covered by this statement, we are committed to the principles of the Act and section 54.

-Mark Hutchison, Technical Director

Since 1991 Hutchison Technologies Ltd has created innovative technology solutions through our Audio Visual, Access Control and Creative Lighting installations to enhance the brand stories of Health & Fitness, Retail, Hospitality & Leisure clients. We help clients turn spaces into places for the enjoyment and wellbeing of their customers.

We’re proud to be a family business, based in Scotland, that has established a global presence and reputation. We have offices in China and the Netherlands, with clients and partners across the globe. More information about our company can be found here https://www.hutchison-t.com/

Our Structure

Our business is organised as follows:

To our Colleagues

Hutchison Technologies Ltd is committed to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of the modern slavery and human trafficking. As an equal- opportunities employer, we are committed to creating and ensuring a non- discriminatory and respectful working environment for our colleagues. We are committed to the ethical treatment of our colleagues and in our business relationships.

To our Suppliers

Hutchison Technologies Ltd is committed to sourcing materials and other supplies from reputable suppliers wherever they might be based around the globe. Our supply chain consists of materials, components and labour associated with the manufacture and installation of electrical products and the provision of electrical services.

Whilst our turnover for the period to June 2023 is under the current section 54 threshold of £36M, we are committed to the principles of section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act, to this end we:

• Assess the potential risk areas in our supply chains;
• Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains, including the review, as necessary, of controls that our suppliers and partners have in place and we carry out other reasonable checks;
• Carry out periodic checks with our business suppliers, as necessary. Responsibility for ensuring that our procedures are adequate and adhered to in all respects sits with the directors of Hutchison Technologies Ltd.

Training

As part of our responsibilities to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, directors and appropriate business officers complete relevant awareness training. Training will be completed during the July 2023 / June 2024 business year.

Our Policies

Our commitment to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is set out in the introduction to this document. In addition, we have a suite of policies that underpins our commitment to ethical practices in the way we conduct business. These are:

• Business Code of Conduct 2023
• Antibribery and Corruption Policy 2023
• Safeguarding Policy 2023
• General Privacy Policy 2023

Hutchison Technologies Ltd submit this statement pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the modern slavery and human trafficking statement for Hutchison Technologies Ltd in the current financial year.