Modern Slavery Policy

1. Policy Statement

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes many forms, including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which deprive a person of their liberty in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. Peridot Partners has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, and we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.

This statement sets out the steps we take to understand and reduce the risk of modern slavery in our own operations and in our supply chains.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all Peridot Partners directors, employees, associates, contractors and interns, and it informs the standards we expect of the candidates, clients, suppliers and partners we work with.

3. Our organisation and supply chains

Peridot Partners provides executive search and board review services, primarily to organisations in the not-for-profit, education, health and wider public and private sectors. Our supply chains are relatively limited and comprise professional services, technology, marketing and office-related suppliers, predominantly based in the United Kingdom.

4. Our policies

Our commitment to combating modern slavery is reflected in and supported by our wider policy framework, including our recruitment, whistleblowing, equality and diversity, and compliance policies. Together these policies help us maintain high standards of conduct and provide clear routes for raising concerns.

5. Assessing and managing risk

• We consider the risk of modern slavery when selecting and reviewing suppliers, and favour suppliers who demonstrate robust ethical standards.
• In our recruitment work, we take reasonable steps to verify the identity and eligibility of the candidates we place, and we are alert to indicators of exploitation.
• We keep the risk profile of our operations and supply chains under review as our business evolves.

6. Due diligence

Where appropriate, we seek assurances from suppliers and partners that they comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and maintain their own measures to prevent slavery and human trafficking. We reserve the right to review these arrangements and to end relationships with organisations that fail to meet our expectations.

7. Training and awareness

We raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our colleagues so that they can identify potential warning signs and know how to escalate concerns. Responsibility for the policy sits with the Board, supported by our Compliance Lead.

8. Reporting concerns

We encourage anyone who suspects that modern slavery is occurring, whether in our operations or our supply chains, to report it. Concerns can be raised with your line manager or our Compliance Lead and will be handled seriously and, wherever possible, in confidence. No one will suffer detriment for raising a genuine concern.

9. Monitoring and review

This statement is reviewed and, where necessary, updated at least annually by the Board. If you have any questions about our approach to modern slavery, please contact us at GDPR@peridotpartners.co.uk.