Introduction

Country Connect Ltd is committed to ensuring that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation have no place in our operations or supply chain. We take our responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 seriously and are dedicated to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to prevent any form of modern slavery within our business.

Our Business Country Connect Ltd is a telecommunications provider delivering high-speed broadband services to residential and business customers across the UK. 

Our supply chain includes technology vendors, network infrastructure providers, contractors, and service partners.
Our Commitment to Tackling Modern SlaveryWe recognise the importance of identifying and addressing risks related to modern slavery. As part of our commitment, we have implemented the following measures:
Due Diligence: 

We conduct risk assessments on our supply chain to identify potential exposure to modern slavery and unethical labour practices.
Supplier Code of Conduct: 

We expect all suppliers and partners to adhere to ethical business practices, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and the prohibition of forced labour.
Employee Awareness and Training: 

Our staff are informed about modern slavery risks, and we provide training on recognising and reporting concerns.
Whistleblowing Policy: 

We encourage employees, suppliers, and third parties to report any suspected incidents of modern slavery through a confidential whistleblowing mechanism.
Contractual Obligations: We include anti-slavery and human trafficking clauses in supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Assessing and Managing Risk

We continuously review our policies and procedures to assess potential risks in our supply chain. We prioritise working with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to ethical business practices and take action if any concerns arise.

Looking AheadCountry Connect Ltd is committed to ongoing improvements in our approach to tackling modern slavery. We will continue to refine our due diligence processes, engage with suppliers to promote fair labour practices, and enhance training for our employees.

This statement is made in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and has been approved by the senior leadership team of Country Connect Ltd.