Modern Slavery Statement
For the Financial Year ending April 2025
Published by Ore Technologies Ltd
Company established 2013
Published:
Ore Technologies Ltd is committed to preventing modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation in any form throughout our operations and supply chain. We recognise our ethical responsibility to act with integrity and transparency and to ensure human rights are protected across all suppliers, subcontractors, partners and service providers engaged by Ore Technologies.
Although Ore Technologies is below the £36m statutory turnover threshold, we choose to voluntarily comply with the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and apply the same standards expected of larger businesses.
This Statement is approved by the Director and published on our website.
1. Company Structure and Supply Chains
Ore Technologies is a UK-registered digital transformation, IT consulting and technology solutions provider. Our operations include consulting services, SaaS-based technology solutions, cloud support, IoT development, and procurement of IT-related products from third-party suppliers and manufacturers.
Our supply chain includes:
UK-based software development and digital transformation partners
Hardware, technology and cloud infrastructure providers
Professional services providers and subcontractors
Print-on-demand and e-commerce fulfilment partners
International component and technology supply chain partners
We work primarily with reputable UK and global suppliers and established technology partners.
2. Our Policies Relating to Modern Slavery
We maintain an internal policy suite that directly supports our anti-slavery commitments:
Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy
Supplier Code of Conduct
Worker Welfare & Fair Labour Standards Policy
Anti-Bribery & Ethical Procurement Policy
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy
Recruitment & Vetting Policy
Health & Safety Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
All policies form binding conditions for employees, associate consultants, and suppliers.
3. Due Diligence in Our Supply Chain
We conduct structured due-diligence checks for all suppliers including:
Supplier vetting and onboarding questionnaires
Country-of-origin screening for higher-risk jurisdictions
Assessment of human-rights, labour, ESG and recruitment practices
Verification of certifications where applicable (ISO, SA8000, Cyber Essentials, etc.)
Periodic review of suppliers’ own modern slavery statements
Suppliers that fail to meet our required standards will not be approved.
4. Risk Assessment and Areas of Higher Risk
We recognise areas where modern slavery risks may be elevated, such as:
Hardware production and technology manufacturing
Overseas suppliers or subcontractors
Transport, logistics or fulfilment operations
Software development teams hired via third parties
Our mitigation actions include:
Vetting supply-chain tiers beyond Tier 1
Reviewing labour practices and recruitment models
Avoiding suppliers that use forced, bonded or indentured labour
Preference for UK-based suppliers or those adhering to international labour standards
If risk is identified, we will conduct immediate investigation and corrective action.
5. Preventing Exploitation, Worker Abuse and Forced Labour
We enforce the following principles across all suppliers and contractors:
No forced labour or coercion
No withholding of identity documents
No recruitment fees charged to workers
No restriction of movement
No discrimination, violence, threats, or intimidation
Freedom of association and right to terminate employment
Fair wages, safe working conditions, reasonable working hours
Suppliers must comply with UK labour laws, ILO conventions, and ethical employment standards.
6. Remedial Actions & Reporting
If we discover a breach or credible suspicion of slavery or trafficking:
The supplier contract may be suspended or terminated
Workers must be protected with remediation and safeguarding measures
We will report to appropriate authorities if criminality is suspected
We document all actions taken and re-audit supply chain relationships
We maintain an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism for concerns.
7. Measuring Effectiveness
We track and review our commitments using KPIs such as:
% of suppliers agreeing to our Supplier Code of Conduct
% of staff trained in modern slavery and ethical procurement
Number of suppliers audited or due-diligenced annually
Incidents reported and remediation actions taken
Number of procurement processes involving risk screening
Performance outcomes are shared internally and reviewed annually.
8. Staff Training and Awareness
We raise awareness of modern slavery by:
Mandatory training for staff and consultants
Training packages for recruitment and procurement stakeholders
Guidance on identifying risk and reporting concerns
Ongoing communication on responsible sourcing
9. Supplier Engagement and Chain of Responsibility
We promote ethical sourcing by:
Communicating expectations before contracts are signed
Assessing worker welfare, working hours, and wage practices
Requiring corrective action where gaps exist
Collaborating, not penalising suppliers, where appropriate
Suppliers who are unable to meet minimum standards will not be used.
10. Continuous Improvement
We commit to:
Updating this statement annually
Expanding supply-chain mapping and audits
Increasing transparency and traceability
Strengthening risk controls and reporting mechanisms
Maintaining alignment with UK Government & international guidance
Approval & contact
Approved by the Board of Directors of Ore Technologies Ltd.
Signed: David Alafifuni, Director
Date:
Contact: info@oretechnologies.co.uk ·
Website: oretechnologies.co.uk
