Modern-day slavery and human trafficking Statement.

Introduction
This statement and policy are made in conjunction with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (‘the Act’) and sets out Custom Planet’s (the ‘Company’s’) actions to understand all potential modern slavery and human trafficking risks related to our business, to what extent measures already exist, and what further measures may be required to prevent slavery and human trafficking taking place in any part of our business or in our supply chains. We all have responsibility to be alert to the risks of slavery and human trafficking, however small in our business and in the wider supply chain. Custom Planet’s attitude to Modern Slavery is ZERO TOLERANCE. We are committed to opposing modern slavery in all its forms and preventing it by whatever means we can. Modern slavery encompasses (but is not limited to) slavery, servitude, human trafficking and forced labour. We demand all who work for us, and all who have, or seek to have, a business relationship with the Company and/or any member of our Group to familiarise themselves with our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy, and to always act in a way which is consistent with our tolerance and values.

The Company
Founded in 2008 Custom Planet is a provider or printed and embroidered clothing and promotional products. Although our print and embroidery facility are based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, we have an extensive supply chain and therefore it is of the upmost importance that everyone in our supply chain adheres to our values and ethics. 

Purpose of this Policy
Modern Slavery is a criminal offence under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We will not tolerate the deprivation of a person’s being by another to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. As a leading distributor we always work to the highest professional standards and comply with all laws, regulations, legislation, rules, and best practice relevant to our business and operations. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business operations and relationships, whether through direct employment, with suppliers or with contractors, and we are committed to implementing and enforcing measures, processes, and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not occurring anywhere in our own business or those of our suppliers or contractors. This policy sets out our risk and identification processes and the measures and controls which we are and will be taking to effectively implement our zero-tolerance commitment.

Our Supply Chains
Our supply chains include garment and promotion product manufacturers as well as ink, thread, and machinery suppliers. All our products are bought through UK Wholesalers who provide the most up to date certification on all product orientation.

Our Policies on Slavery and Human Trafficking
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. Our Anti-slavery Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in out supply chains

Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking
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.

• Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains.