Modern Slavery Act transparency statement

This statement was approved by the Board of Directors on 21 June 2021

Our commitment

Last Revised 21/06/2021

NewZapp Communications from DestiNet Ltd is a global organisation in the provision of email Software as a Service (SaaS) technology and tools for internal communications professionals. We employ approximately 15 people in the United Kingdom.

Introduction

Slavery and Human Trafficking remains a hidden blight on our society. We all have a responsibility to be alert to the risks, however small, in our business and in the wider supply chain.

NewZapp Communications is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and taking reasonable steps to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any organiastion that has any sort of a business relationship with us.

Due diligence processes for slavery and human trafficking

We has zero tolerance to slavery and human trafficking. We expect all those in our supply chain and contractors to comply with our values.

As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk NewZapp Communications has in place systems to encourage the reporting of concerns and the protection of whistleblowers.

We expect our suppliers to have suitable anti-slavery and human trafficking policies and processes.

In order to implement our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, we review all suppliers before engaging with their services to identify any risks. We work to a standard to continually monitor supplier adherence to our expectations.

Training

The directors are responsible for compliance within their respective departments and in their supplier relationships. As part of our process review, we will be introducing a training programme accordingly.

All employees receive an induction into the business where our policies, procedures and expectations are outlined. Our training and practices will be reviewed to ensure those working with suppliers are aware of our requirements.

Our effectiveness in combating slavery and human trafficking

NewZapp Communications has determined the following performance indicators to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business:

  • A review of supply chain policies, codes of conduct and our working practices to show commitment.
  • Ensuring we maintain a level of communication and personal contact with the next link in the supply chain to ensure their understanding of, and compliance with, our expectations.

Reporting

Employees can report any suspicions of slavery either through a business Director or externally to the Modern Slavery Helpline.

0800 0121 700

This statement is made in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the Company’s slavery and human trafficking statement.