Modern Slavery Statement for The Ripple Effect London Ltd

The Ripple Effect London Ltd (“The Ripple Effect”, “we”, “our”, or “the company”) is firmly committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and human trafficking in our own operations and across our supply chain. This policy applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, agents, contractors, and suppliers.

Modern slavery is a severe violation of fundamental human rights and encompasses various forms of labour-related exploitation, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, bonded labour, child labour, and human trafficking. These practices are illegal under UK law, where The Ripple Effect is based, and in many other jurisdictions.

We are dedicated to implementing robust systems and controls to mitigate the risk of modern slavery within our organisation and our supply chain. We expect our suppliers to adhere to these high standards and ensure that their suppliers do the same.

We expect everyone working with us or on our behalf to support and uphold the following commitments:

• Zero Tolerance: We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to investigating and reporting all suspected breaches of this policy and refuse to engage in or facilitate any activity that might lead to a breach.
• Compliance: Full compliance with this policy is required at all levels of our supply chain, including employment and recruitment agencies and other third parties supplying The Ripple Effect London Ltd with employees or contractors. This also includes adherence to our Code of Conduct, which outlines our ethical standards and expectations.
• Risk-Based Approach: We apply a risk-based approach to all contracting processes. This includes imposing specific controls and assurance obligations as a precondition of contract signature, especially in sectors known to present a high risk of modern slavery abuses. These obligations include the right to conduct compliance audits if we believe there is a serious risk that this policy may be breached.
• Enforcement: We will take appropriate action in response to any breaches of this policy. This may include immediate termination of contracts and notification to the relevant UK authorities.

The Ripple Effect operates primarily in the PR and communications sector. While our business is predominantly office-based with minimal supply chain risks, we recognise the importance of vigilance in all aspects of our operations. We engage with suppliers that provide goods and services such as research panels, office supplies, IT equipment, and marketing materials, and we ensure these suppliers adhere to our anti-slavery policy.

To mitigate the risks of modern slavery in our business and supply chains, we implement the following measures:

• Code of Conduct: Our suppliers are required to comply with our Values, which prohibit all forms of modern slavery and mandates adherence to ethical labour practices.
• Supplier Audits: We conduct regular audits and assessments of our supply chain to identify and mitigate risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
• Training and Awareness: We provide training to all employees to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and know how to identify and report any concerns.
• Reporting Mechanisms: We have established reporting mechanisms that allow employees and third parties to report any concerns related to modern slavery confidentially and without fear of retaliation.
• Dealing with Breaches: If we find that other individuals or organisations working on our behalf have breached this policy, we will ensure that we take appropriate action, including the immediate termination of contracts and reporting to government authorities.

We continuously monitor our policies and supply chains to ensure compliance with our anti-slavery standards and to identify potential risks. We also review our approach regularly to improve our processes and address any emerging risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking.

This modern slavery statement reflects The Ripple Effect’s commitment to ethical conduct and our ongoing efforts to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We will continue to work closely with our suppliers and stakeholders to uphold these standards and ensure a fair and just working environment.

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 2025.

This statement has been approved by the Co Founders of The Ripple Effect London Ltd.