Modern Slavery Policy
Last Updated: November 5, 2024
Cloud-Dog Engineering is committed to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. This policy sets out our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.
1. Our Commitment
We have zero tolerance for slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any of our supply chains.
2. Organisational Structure
Cloud-Dog Engineering is a technology consulting company providing:
- Cloud migration and infrastructure services
- Cybersecurity consulting and implementation
- Digital transformation services
- Technology advisory services
We operate primarily in the United Kingdom and work with clients across various industries. Our business model is based on professional services delivered by our skilled workforce.
3. Our Supply Chains
Our supply chains include:
- Technology vendors and software providers
- Professional service providers (legal, accounting, marketing)
- Office suppliers and facilities management
- Subcontractors and freelance professionals
4. Policies and Procedures
We maintain the following policies to ensure high standards of conduct:
- Recruitment Policy: Ensuring fair and ethical recruitment practices
- Supplier Code of Conduct: Setting expectations for our suppliers regarding labour standards
- Whistleblowing Policy: Enabling staff to report concerns confidentially
- Employee Handbook: Outlining our values and expected behaviours
5. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
We conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern regarding modern slavery:
- Supplier assessment and qualification processes
- Regular review of our supply chain practices
- Monitoring of working conditions where we have direct influence
- Assessment of countries and sectors we operate in
6. Training and Awareness
We provide training to our staff to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business. This includes training on how to identify and report potential instances of slavery and trafficking.
7. Supplier Standards
We expect our suppliers and contractors to:
- Comply with all applicable laws regarding labour standards
- Provide safe and healthy working conditions
- Respect workers' rights to freedom of association
- Prohibit the use of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour
- Prohibit the use of child labour
- Provide fair wages and working hours
8. Monitoring and Compliance
We monitor compliance with this policy through:
- Regular supplier assessments and audits
- Review of supplier compliance documentation
- Investigation of any reported concerns
- Annual review of this policy and its effectiveness
9. Reporting Concerns
We encourage anyone with concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains to report them. Reports can be made confidentially through our whistleblowing procedures or by contacting management directly.
10. Key Performance Indicators
We measure our performance in combating modern slavery through:
- Number of suppliers assessed for modern slavery risks
- Completion rate of staff training programmes
- Number of reports received and investigated
- Remedial actions taken where issues are identified
11. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Modern Slavery Policy or to report concerns, please contact us at:
Cloud-Dog Engineering
Email: info@cloud-dog.io
Address: As specified in our contact information