Modern Slavery Statement

At Semilong Services Ltd. we believe strongly in ethical principles and good stewardship. We have considered our activities and prepared the following statement in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This policy shall be reviewed on a regular basis and updated when required.

Semilong Services Ltd. is a company which strives to do things in the right way and as a business we recognise our responsibility to be aware of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our own organisation and supply chain. This policy sets out our commitment to suppliers and customers setting out the measures we are taking to ensure that we are acting in an ethical manner.

We are a small family owned and run business who do not look to use agency labour. We undertake appropriate right to work checks for anyone who wants to work with us. As a business we ensure the following:

All employment is freely chosen
All working conditions are safe and hygienic
Child labour is not used
Wages are fair and comparable to industry standards and will always exceed the minimum wage. Deductions from wages as disciplinary measures shall not be permitted
Regular employment is provided for those with those persons on a permanent contract
Working hours shall not be excessive
Discrimination is discouraged and not practiced. No harsh, cruel or degrading treatment or work practices are permitted
There shall be no bribery, corruption, black mailing or bullying permitted
Third party suppliers are free to trade with our companies, there shall be no restriction as a way of guaranteeing business
No Harassment, threats, abuse, or intimidation shall be practiced
Physical, verbal and sexual threats, abuse, harassment or intimidation is expressly prohibited and grounds for dismissal if proved.

We shall ask all our suppliers to confirm in writing to that their businesses are also working within and share the same values as Semilong Services Ltd. Ltd. We have developed the following policy outlining how we expect our business to develop in order to enable us to offer a strong guarantee to our customers that the services they receive from us have been ethically designed, managed and implemented.

Semilong Services Ltd. Ltd. recognizes that our commercial activities have potential to impact on our suppliers and local community’s. As a socially responsible business our suppliers, local community and customers have a right to expect:

Semilong Services Ltd. Ltd services are provided under working conditions that are hygienic and safe
All workers are treated with full consideration to their basic human rights
Semilong Services Ltd. Ltd. acts in an ethical manner above and beyond basic legal requirements
Semilong Services Ltd. Ltd. it committed to implementing the principals of the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code

Risk assessment processes

We have considered the risk of modern slavery in our own operations and we have concluded that, on the basis that we are a UK employer subject to UK employment protections and practices and already have well developed checks and balances within our business, we have a low risk of modern slavery occurring in our own operations.

Our suppliers which fall into the following categories are strongly encouraged to commit and adhere to the same standards we implement, which include a requirement to abide by the Ethical Trading Initiative base code

Suppliers of vehicles and items of plant
Suppliers of axillary equipment and tools

Given the organisations that we work with and the existing checks and balances that we apply in these areas we have concluded that the risks of modern slavery are low in this area. We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business

Due diligence processes

In order to prevent slavery and trafficking in our business and supply chains, we will improve our supplier due diligence process, particularly in the case of those suppliers that we believe may not be subject to the same standards. This includes integrating and acting upon the findings of our risk assessment processes described above and taking action to embed zero tolerance of modern slavery and trafficking. We are taking the following steps in relation to our supply chain: –

Semilong Services Ltd. Ltd have a zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. Our aim is to engage with those suppliers where modern slavery risks are deemed higher, in order to meet out our zero tolerance approach to modern slavery
We shall require them to confirm that they will adhere to the principles set out in our Responsible Sourcing Policy
We intend that key members of staff will receive relevant training, as referenced above
We will issue our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy to our workforce through a communication setting out our stance in relation to modern slavery

Due to the relatively small size of our business, and the fact the majority of our workforce are family members we believe following our risk assessment process we are compliant with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We have reviewed our workplace policies and procedures to assess their effectiveness in identifying and tackling modern slavery issues

As the business grows, we will regularly review and develop our risk assessment and due diligence processes, we will assess and consider the appropriateness of developing further measures, where we assess that there may be a heightened risk of slavery and trafficking within those organisations. We will take appropriate measures to encourage and persuade them to adopt their own measures to minimise the risks of slavery and trafficking within their own organisations and the supply chain beyond.

No discrimination is practiced

There is no discrimination in pay, hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion and no termination of employment or retirement on the grounds of race, religion, nationality, age, disability, marital, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation. Opportunities for personal and career development are equally available to all employees.

Semilong Services Ltd commitment to its suppliers, service providers and customers

Semilong Services Ltd. recognises that our ethical and social performance and reputation is a part of our overall commercial success. We are committed to our employees by ensuring that our employment practices and the enforcement of cooperate regulations ensure the protection of the rights of all those who work for us. In many areas we aim to operate above the minimum standards required by law to ensure our employees are safe, rewarded and valued.

Semilong Services Ltd. is committed to demonstrating its ethical and social responsibility credentials to enable customers to make informed choices about whose services they purchase.

Semilong Services Ltd. is committed to monitoring social standards in our supply chain, we encourage our suppliers to operate to the same ethical standards we employ ourselves.

Semilong Services Ltd Code of Practice

This code applies directly to:

All staff that are either permanent or temporary employees
Any staff employed by contractors or employment agencies who undertake work on behalf of our company

No forced, boned or involuntary labour shall be used; there shall be no recruitment of child labour; No persons under the minimum school leaving age of 16 shall be employed. All working conditions shall be safe and hygienic

Semilong Services Ltd. takes adequate measure to prevent accidents and minimize potential hazards. All staff shall be provided with suitable information, instruction and appropriate training. All staff have unrestricted access to toilet facilities and clean wholesome drinking water. All staff are provided with a copy of the up-to-date Semilong Services Ltd. health and safety policy.

Working hours and remuneration are reasonable and comparable with our similar companies working within our sector.

Staff pay rates are above the national minimum legal standards
Staff are not forced to work in excess of 48 hours per week and are provide with 2 days off each week
All staff are given written T&Cs of employment that details respective obligations of both the employer and employee; rates of pay; grievance and disciplinary procedures; holiday entitlement; absence and sick pay rules and notices for termination of employment
There shall be no deduction’s from wages as a disciplinary matter, wage slips are used as a means to avoid obligation under labour and social laws

Organisation

The Managing Director has the overall responsibility for all aspects of ethical trading at work within the business.

Looking towards future improvement, Semilong Services Ltd. are keen to learn from others and would ask if anyone has any ideas or feedback regarding our policy or practice to contact us.

SEAN HOGAN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
31^st July 2025