Modern Slavery Statement
Introduction
This Modern Slavery Statement is published in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Summus Technology (the “Company”) has taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or supply chains.
Our Business
Summus Technology is committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity. We provide technology consulting, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and custom development services to our clients.
Our Commitment
The Company 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 organisational values reflect our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.
Supply Chains
Our supply chains include the procurement of technology services, software licenses, hardware, and professional services from various suppliers and contractors.
We are committed to ensuring that our suppliers adhere to the highest standards of ethics. We expect all those in our supply chain and contractors to comply with our values and to ensure that:
- All workers are treated with dignity and respect;
- Working conditions are safe and hygienic;
- Employment is freely chosen;
- Child labour is not used;
- Living wages are paid;
- Working hours are not excessive;
- No discrimination is practiced;
- Regular employment is provided;
- No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.
Due Diligence Processes
As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, we have in place systems to:
- Identify and assess potential risk areas in our supply chains;
- Monitor potential risk areas in our supply chains;
- Protect whistle blowers;
- Ensure all our employees understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains;
- Require our suppliers to demonstrate that they provide safe working conditions, treat workers with dignity and respect, and act ethically and within the law.
Supplier Adherence
We require all our suppliers to adhere to the following standards:
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding modern slavery and human trafficking;
- Provision of information regarding their policies and procedures for preventing modern slavery and human trafficking;
- Cooperation with any audits or investigations related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
We reserve the right to terminate our relationship with any supplier who fails to comply with these standards.
Training
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.
We require our business partners to provide training to their staff and suppliers and providers.
Our Effectiveness in Combating Slavery and Human Trafficking
We use the following key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure how effective we have been to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains:
- Completion of supplier risk assessments;
- Percentage of suppliers who have provided modern slavery statements or equivalent documentation;
- Number of training sessions completed by employees;
- Number of reported concerns and actions taken.
Reporting Concerns
The Company encourages all its workers, customers, suppliers and other business partners to report any concerns related to its direct activities or its supply chains. This includes any circumstances that may give rise to an enhanced risk of slavery or human trafficking.
If you have concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chains, please contact us at:
Further Steps
Following a review of the effectiveness of the steps we have taken this year to ensure that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains, we intend to take the following further steps to combat slavery and human trafficking:
- Continue to develop and implement supplier due diligence processes;
- Enhance training for relevant employees;
- Review and update our policies and procedures as necessary;
- Continue to engage with our suppliers to ensure compliance with our standards.
Board Approval
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our company’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2025.
This statement has been approved by the Company’s senior management.
Effective Date
This Modern Slavery Statement is effective as of January 21, 2026.
Review
This statement will be reviewed and updated annually to reflect any changes in our business or supply chains and to ensure ongoing compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.