Modern Slavery Statement Our Commitment to Ethical Business

Introduction

This Modern Slavery Statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. It outlines the steps Kargoship has taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business operations or supply chains.

We recognize our responsibility to be alert to the risks of modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Kargoship is a technology consultancy providing services in DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, Build Automation, CI/CD, and Technology Transformation. Our primary business activities involve:

• Provision of technical consulting services
• Software development and engineering
• Infrastructure and platform implementation
• Digital transformation services

Our supply chain is relatively straightforward, primarily consisting of:

• Technology service providers
• Software and hardware vendors
• Professional service providers (accounting, legal, etc.)
• Office supplies and facilities vendors
• Occasional subcontractors for specialized technical work

Our Policies

Kargoship is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. Our policies reflect our commitment to:

• Act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships
• Implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains
• Identify and assess potential risk areas in our supply chains
• Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains
• Protect whistle blowers

Due Diligence Processes

As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, we have implemented the following due diligence processes:

• Conducting risk assessments to determine which parts of our business and which of our suppliers are at the highest risk of modern slavery
• Reviewing our suppliers based on risk profile and working relationship
• Where appropriate, seeking confirmation from suppliers that they have their own modern slavery policies and processes in place
• Incorporating anti-slavery stipulations in our contracts with suppliers
• Establishing clear channels for reporting concerns

Risk Assessment and Management

We have assessed that the overall risk of modern slavery in our direct business operations is low, given:

• The nature of our business as a technology services provider
• Our skilled workforce requirements
• The predominantly UK-based nature of our operations
• Our straightforward supply chain

However, we remain vigilant, particularly when:

• Engaging new suppliers or subcontractors
• Working on projects with international components
• Procuring technology hardware which may have complex manufacturing supply chains

Effectiveness and Performance Indicators

We measure the effectiveness of our modern slavery prevention efforts through:

• Completion of supplier due diligence
• Regular review of our existing supply chains
• Staff awareness and adherence to our policies
• Prompt investigation of any reported concerns

Training and Awareness

To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business:

• We provide training to our staff on modern slavery issues and our policies
• We ensure that key staff involved in procurement and supplier management understand the signs of modern slavery and the appropriate actions to take if slavery is suspected
• We communicate our zero-tolerance approach to our suppliers

Our Ongoing Commitment

We are committed to:

• Continuing to develop our understanding of modern slavery risks
• Reviewing and improving our processes to prevent modern slavery in our business and supply chains
• Being transparent about our efforts to eliminate modern slavery
• Encouraging our suppliers to take similar steps within their own businesses

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Modern Slavery Statement or if you have concerns regarding modern slavery in our business or supply chains, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending December 31, 2025.

Last Updated: March 16, 2025