Modern Slavery Statement

 1. Information About Our Organisation and Supply Chains 

WE CAN CREATIVE LTD (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a leading provider of marketing and communications services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and creative content. Our headquarters are located in Bedford, UK, and we operate across the United Kingdom, the European Union, the UAE, and the United States of America. 

Our supply chains consist of partners, vendors, and suppliers that provide services and products such as creative tools, production services, technology platforms, office supplies, and subcontracted labour. Our partners include both local and global suppliers, ensuring we meet our clients’ needs in a competitive and responsible manner. 

2. Policies Relating to Modern Slavery 

We are committed to operating ethically and ensuring that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation have no place in our business or supply chains. Our key policies include: 

• Code of Conduct: Outlines our expectations for ethical behaviour, including the prohibition of forced labour and exploitation. 
• Supplier Code of Ethics: Requires all suppliers to adhere to standards that ensure fair treatment of workers and respect for human rights. 
• Whistleblowing Policy: Encourages employees and partners to report unethical or unlawful behaviour, including any concerns related to modern slavery. 

3. Areas of Highest Risk 

We recognise that certain parts of our business and supply chains may pose a higher risk of modern slavery. These areas include: 

• Subcontracted Labour: Particularly in regions where labour rights enforcement may be weak. 
• Production Services: Including printing, manufacturing, and merchandise procurement. 
• Technology Suppliers: Involving hardware or components sourced from high-risk regions. 

We continuously assess these risks and prioritise action in these areas to ensure ethical practices are maintained. 

4. Due Diligence Processes 

To manage and prevent risks of modern slavery, we have implemented the following due diligence processes: 

• Conducting regular risk assessments of our supply chains to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. 
• Requiring all suppliers and partners to sign our Supplier Code of Ethics. 
• Auditing key suppliers to verify compliance with labour and human rights standards. 
• Engaging with suppliers to ensure transparency and alignment with our values. 

5. Training and Capacity Building 

We provide training to our employees and key stakeholders to increase awareness and capacity to tackle modern slavery. This includes: 

• Mandatory training sessions for all employees on recognising and addressing signs of modern slavery. 
• Specialised workshops for procurement and supply chain management teams to understand high-risk areas and ethical sourcing practices. 
• Access to resources and guidance for our partners to align with our standards. 

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

To measure our progress in addressing modern slavery, we track the following KPIs: 

• Percentage of suppliers that have signed our Supplier Code of Ethics. 
• Number of supplier audits conducted annually. 
• Instances of modern slavery identified and resolved within our operations or supply chains. 
• Employee training completion rates on modern slavery awareness. 
• Feedback from suppliers on their adherence to ethical labour practices. 

This statement reflects our commitment to preventing modern slavery and will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure continued progress. For further information or enquiries, please contact [insert contact details].