Anti Modern Slavery Policy

Ethical Lemur is committed to conducting its business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. We recognize the significant global challenge of modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation, and we take proactive measures to ensure our operations and supply chains remain free from such practices.

Scope

This policy applies to all stakeholders of Ethical Lemur, including employees, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and third-party service providers involved in the operation of our online marketplace. It also applies to users who list, sell, or purchase products on our platform.

Our Commitment

1. Zero Tolerance for Modern Slavery:
   Ethical Lemur strictly prohibits all forms of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain. This includes forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, and exploitation.

2. Compliance with Laws:
   We comply with all relevant international and local laws and standards, including the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other applicable regulations.

3. Supplier Expectations:
   All suppliers and partners are expected to adhere to ethical labour practices and comply with this policy as a condition of doing business with Ethical Lemur.

4. Empowering Employees and Users:
   We provide education and resources to employees and platform users to identify, prevent, and report instances of modern slavery.

Actions to Prevent Modern Slavery

To uphold our commitment, we implement the following measures:

1. Risk Assessment and Due Diligence:

   • Conducting regular assessments of suppliers and business partners.
   • Evaluating risks related to modern slavery in our supply chains and taking corrective actions where needed.

2. Contractual Agreements:
   Requiring all suppliers, partners, and contractors to agree to anti-slavery clauses in their contracts.

3. Monitoring and Auditing:

   • Performing audits of suppliers and high-risk areas within the supply chain.
   • Investigating any reports of suspected non-compliance with this policy.

4. Training and Awareness:
   Providing employees and relevant stakeholders with training to recognize and address risks related to modern slavery.

Reporting and Accountability

1. Whistleblower Mechanism:
   We maintain a confidential reporting channel for employees, suppliers, and platform users to report concerns about modern slavery or unethical practices. Reports can be made via:

   • Email: reportslavery@ethical-lemur.com

2. Investigation and Response:
   All reports will be thoroughly investigated. We commit to taking swift and appropriate action, including terminating relationships with non-compliant partners and reporting violations to relevant authorities.

3. Board Oversight:
   Our leadership team reviews compliance with this policy regularly and ensures appropriate resources are allocated to address modern slavery risks.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to improving our practices over time. This includes staying informed of emerging risks, updating this policy as necessary, and incorporating feedback from stakeholders.

Approval and Review

This policy is approved by Ethical Lemur management and will be reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.