Modern slavery statement

Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Conscia has taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains during the financial year 2025-26. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships, and we are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking do not exist within our business or supply chains.

Our business

Conscia is a digital consultancy. We sell a broad range of technologies, including hardware, software, and services, across product portfolios including enterprise networking, collaboration, and security solutions. Our operations are predominantly based in the UK, with offices in Oxford and Portsmouth. In February 2024, we were acquired by Conscia Group, a large European digital consultancy looking to expand into the UK market. Conscia is headquartered in Denmark. As a result, some of our operations are based in Europe. As of June 2026, we have 114 employees. We conduct sales and customer service operation in the UK. We sell products and services directly.

Our supply chain

Our supply chain includes technology vendors and manufacturers, with suppliers based in the UK, Europe and the US. It also includes logistics service providers in the UK who support the delivery of products to our clients. We source products and services from both domestic and international suppliers and are committed to ensuring that all suppliers adhere to high standards of ethical conduct.

Whilst we consider our supply chain to present a relatively low risk of modern slavery, we recognise that no organisation is entirely risk free. We therefore maintain appropriate controls, supplier due diligence processes and contractual requirements to help identify and mitigate potential risks. Factors contributing to our lower risk profile include:

We know our suppliers and service providers well, including our cleaners and independent drivers.
We use reputable national carriers and freight forwarders, such as DPD, which are larger organisations than us and have their own modern slavery policies, processes, vetting and due diligence procedures in place for their workforce and supply chains.
We directly employ our warehouse staff.
We have low staff turnover (less than 4% annually) and employ qualified professionals, who are generally considered a lower-risk group for modern slavery.
We have worked with the same three distributors for the last 10 years and have established relationships with their teams. We also require them to agree to our Supplier Code of Conduct and provide declarations confirming they have measures in place to identify and manage modern slavery risks.

Policies and procedures

To combat modern slavery and human trafficking, we have implemented the following policies and procedures:

Anti-slavery policy

Our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy sets out our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. The policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners and clearly defines responsibilities for identifying, preventing and reporting concerns. It forms a key part of our framework for managing modern slavery risks across our business and supply chain.

Supplier code of conduct

We expect all suppliers to uphold the same ethical standards through compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct. This includes a commitment to protecting labour rights and prohibiting forced, bonded, compulsory or involuntary labour. We also expect suppliers to take appropriate steps to ensure these standards are applied throughout their own supply chains.

Whistleblowing

Our whistleblowing policy encourages employees to report concerns or suspicions related to modern slavery. Employees can raise any issues in confidence without fear of retaliation.

Due diligence and risk assessment

We conduct thorough due diligence on our suppliers, particularly those in high-risk areas, to assess their adherence to our ethical standards. We also review the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains and take appropriate action to mitigate these risks.

As part of our risk management approach, we require key suppliers to confirm that they have appropriate policies, controls and procedures in place to identify and manage the risk of modern slavery within their operations and supply chains.

Measuring effectiveness

We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly review the effectiveness of our anti-slavery policies and practices. Our effectiveness is measured through:

Regular audits of suppliers
Feedback and concerns raised by employees and stakeholders
Monitoring changes in legislation and best practices
Commitment to continuous improvement

We recognise that modern slavery is a complex issue and acknowledge that we must continue to improve our policies and procedures. As part of this commitment, we will:

Work with industry partners and stakeholders to share best practices
Engage with experts to better understand and address modern slavery risks
Continue to review our supply chains to ensure that they meet our standards

Training

We provide training to our employees on recognising the signs of modern slavery and how to report any suspicions. This helps ensure that our staff are aware of the issue and can take appropriate action if necessary. All our staff know that, if they suspect someone is working in domestic servitude or forced labour in the course of their work or home life, they can report it to the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700, or the police on 101.

Employees are also encouraged to raise concerns internally through their line manager, the People & Culture team, or the Company’s Whistleblowing Policy. All concerns are treated seriously and investigated appropriately.

Approval of statement

This statement has been approved by the board of directors of Conscia, who are fully committed to ensuring that modern slavery does not exist in any part of our business or supply chains.

Signed,

Nikki Bailey

Director of People & Culture
June 2026