Policy Statement

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person’s liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.

Digital Freight Ltd has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all its business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and maintaining effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within our business or supply chains.

We are also committed to ensuring transparency within our business and in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chains, consistent with our obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

We expect the same high standards from all of our contractors, suppliers and other business partners. As part of our contracting and procurement processes, we seek to ensure that there are appropriate safeguards against the use of forced, compulsory or trafficked labour, or anyone held in slavery or servitude, whether adults or children. We also expect our suppliers to apply the same high standards to their own suppliers and business partners.

This policy applies to all persons working for Digital Freight Ltd or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, interns, agents, contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives and business partners.

This policy does not form part of any employee’s contract of employment and Digital Freight Ltd may amend it at any time.

Responsibility for the Policy

The Senior Management Team has overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations and that everyone working for or on behalf of Digital Freight Ltd complies with it.

The Managing Director has primary and day-to-day responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its use and effectiveness, dealing with any queries about it, and reviewing internal control systems and procedures to ensure they remain effective in preventing and addressing modern slavery.

Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring that those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy and are given appropriate information and training on modern slavery and the risks that may arise within supply chains.

Everyone working for or on behalf of Digital Freight Ltd is encouraged to comment on this policy and suggest ways in which it might be improved. Comments, suggestions and queries should be addressed to the Managing Director.

Compliance with the Policy

Everyone working for or on behalf of Digital Freight Ltd must ensure that they read, understand and comply with this policy.

The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery within any part of our business or supply chains is the responsibility of everyone working for us or under our control. All individuals are expected to avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy.

You must notify the Managing Director as soon as possible if you believe or suspect that a breach of this policy has occurred, or may occur in the future.

You are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery within any part of our business or within the supply chain of any supplier, at the earliest possible stage.

If you believe or suspect that a breach of this policy has occurred or may occur, you must notify your line manager or the Managing Director, or report the matter in accordance with our Whistleblowing Policy, as soon as possible.

If you are unsure whether a particular act, the treatment of workers more generally, or working conditions within any part of our supply chains could constitute modern slavery, you should raise the matter with your line manager or the Managing Director.

We aim to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if those concerns ultimately prove to be mistaken.

Digital Freight Ltd is committed to ensuring that no one suffers detrimental treatment as a result of reporting in good faith a suspicion that modern slavery, in any form, is or may be taking place within our business or supply chains.

Detrimental treatment may include dismissal, disciplinary action, threats or other unfavourable treatment connected with raising a concern.

If you believe that you have suffered any such treatment, you should inform the Managing Director immediately. If the matter is not remedied and you are an employee, you should raise it formally using the company’s Grievance Procedure.

Supplier Compliance

Digital Freight Ltd recognises that modern slavery risks can exist within supply chains of all sizes and across different industries.

We operate appropriate supplier selection and procurement procedures and seek to work with reputable suppliers and business partners that share our commitment to ethical and responsible business practices.

We expect suppliers, contractors and other business partners to comply with all applicable laws relating to modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking and to take appropriate steps to ensure that these practices do not occur within their own businesses or supply chains.

Where appropriate, Digital Freight Ltd may assess suppliers’ policies, procedures and practices relating to modern slavery as part of our procurement and supplier management processes.

Digital Freight Ltd is not currently required to publish an annual modern slavery statement under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. However, we recognise the importance of addressing modern slavery risks and are committed to taking proportionate and appropriate steps to prevent modern slavery within our business and supply chains.

The current Home Office guidance confirms that organisations below the £36 million annual turnover threshold are not legally required to publish an annual statement, but encourages smaller organisations to adopt appropriate measures and, where appropriate, voluntarily publish a statement.

Communication and Awareness of this Policy

Information about this policy and the risks posed by modern slavery will form part of the induction process for relevant individuals who work for Digital Freight Ltd.

Additional information and training will be provided where appropriate, taking account of the individual’s role and the level of risk associated with their responsibilities.

Our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery will be communicated to suppliers, contractors and business partners at the outset of our business relationship with them and reinforced as appropriate thereafter.

Breaches of this Policy

Any employee who breaches this policy may face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct.

Digital Freight Ltd may terminate its relationship with other individuals or organisations working on our behalf if they breach this policy or fail to meet our expectations regarding modern slavery and ethical business practices.

Review of this Policy

This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure that it remains appropriate and effective and reflects any changes in legislation, guidance, our business activities or our supply chain.

Effective Date: 29th September 2026

Policy Owner: Managing Director, Digital Freight Ltd