Corporate Office

Squid Consultancy Group Ltd
8 Cecil Street, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Company Registration Number: SC846551
Email: contact@squidconsultancy.com
Website: www.squidconsultancygroup.co.uk

1. Purpose of This Statement

This Modern Slavery Act Statement (“Statement”) is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, Section 3 of the Australia Modern Slavery Act 2018, and other applicable global anti-slavery regulations. It outlines the measures taken by Squid Consultancy Group Ltd (“Squid Consultancy Group”, “SCG”, “we”, “our”, “us”) and its subsidiaries to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains.

SCG is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and human rights across all regions where we operate — including the United Kingdom, South Asia, the United States, and Europe.

2. Our Business

Squid Consultancy Group Ltd is an international technology consulting and outsourcing company specialising in:

• Software Development
• Digital Transformation
• Cloud Solutions
• Business Analytics
• IT Consulting and Managed Services

Our operations span multiple geographies — including the UK (Headquarters), India, Bangladesh, Nepal, the USA, and several European Union countries. We deliver technology-driven solutions to clients across industries such as finance, education, healthcare, and marketing.

3. Our Supply Chain

As a global outsourcing and IT services company, our supply chain primarily includes:

• People Suppliers: Contractors, freelance developers, and software partners engaged in SCG projects across South Asia, the UK, Europe, and the USA.
• Service Suppliers: Providers of business support services such as recruitment, IT infrastructure, marketing, logistics, and facility management.
• Product Suppliers: Vendors of software, cloud infrastructure, hardware, and office equipment used in SCG operations.

We acknowledge that our diverse, cross-border supply chain — especially in emerging markets — requires strong oversight to prevent exploitation, unfair labour, or unethical practices.

4. Policies and Processes

SCG upholds internationally recognised standards on human rights and ethical conduct through the following internal frameworks:

• Code of Conduct and Ethics – Defines expectations for lawful, fair, and ethical behaviour for all SCG employees, contractors, and partners.
• Supplier Code of Conduct – Requires all suppliers to maintain compliance with labour laws, fair wages, working conditions, and anti-slavery principles.
• Whistleblower and Grievance Policy – Offers safe, confidential channels for reporting unethical or unlawful practices without retaliation.
• Human Rights and Anti-Trafficking Policy – Establishes our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking in any part of our operations.

5. Our Due Diligence Practices

To ensure ethical and compliant operations across our value chain, SCG undertakes:

• Verification of suppliers and contractors through background and compliance checks;
• Inclusion of anti-slavery and ethical labour clauses in all major contracts;
• Periodic audits to assess adherence to labour standards and human rights principles;
• Monitoring of overseas development centres to ensure fair wages, safe conditions, and no forced labour;
• Immediate termination of supplier relationships where non-compliance or unethical practices are identified.

6. Training and Awareness

SCG provides regular training to enhance awareness and compliance with anti-slavery regulations. These include:

• Internal employee training on recognising and reporting modern slavery risks;
• Supplier and partner awareness sessions on ethical recruitment and fair labour practices;
• Distribution of training modules covering modern slavery laws and human rights;
• Encouragement for suppliers to cascade training within their own teams and subcontractor networks.

7. Risks of Modern Slavery in Our Operations and Supply Chains

While technology and consulting services are typically low-risk sectors, SCG recognises that outsourced development and third-party contracting in emerging markets may present potential risks such as:

• Underpayment of wages;
• Excessive or unregulated working hours;
• Lack of formal employment contracts;
• Exposure to unethical labour practices through indirect partners.

We regularly review and adapt our risk management systems to maintain compliance and uphold our ethical commitments across all regions.

8. Monitoring and Performance Indicators

We assess our progress through measurable indicators, including:

• Percentage of suppliers signed onto the Supplier Code of Conduct;
• Number and outcomes of compliance audits conducted annually;
• Participation rates in anti-slavery and ethics training;
• Reports received and resolved through whistleblowing or grievance channels.

9. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

SCG is committed to ongoing collaboration with industry partners, clients, and regulators to advance human rights and eliminate exploitation in the technology sector. We continuously strengthen our internal processes, supplier audits, and training initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance with anti-slavery and human rights laws worldwide.