Pierian's Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Introduction: While our digital marketing business model may not directly engage in activities typically associated with modern slavery and human trafficking, we at Pierian understand the potential risks within our extended supply chain and beyond. Therefore, we are firmly committed to upholding ethical standards and preventing any form of modern slavery or human trafficking in any way connected to our business operations. This statement outlines our proactive approach to meeting these commitments. Organisational Structure: Pierian Limited is a UK-registered company headquartered in London, UK. We are a collective of digital marketing specialists committed to responsible business practices. Our Approach: We strive to maintain the highest ethical and legal standards. Through collaboration with our employees, legal, compliance, and procurement teams, we:  Raise awareness: We provide mandatory training on modern slavery and human trafficking to all employees within their first three months.  Conduct pre-employment checks: We verify the right to work for all recruited staff.  Maintain clear policies: Our employee handbook details expectations for ethical conduct and reporting concerns.  Partner with responsible suppliers: We select suppliers aligned with our values and conduct due diligence to assess potential risks.  Monitor performance: We track key performance indicators related to modern slavery prevention. Supply Chain Due Diligence: We acknowledge that even in non-physical industries, risks of modern slavery can exist within extended supply chains. Therefore, we value sustainable procurement and actively seek suppliers who share our commitment to ethical practices. Our approach includes:  Mapping our supply chain: We identify areas of higher risk and prioritise due diligence in those areas.  Contractual obligations: We require suppliers to uphold ethical standards as a condition of business.  Monitoring and auditing: We reserve the right to request adherence information and conduct audits as needed.  Continuous improvement: We actively seek ways to strengthen our due diligence processes. Training and Awareness: We believe education is key in preventing modern slavery. We offer the following:  Mandatory training: All employees receive comprehensive training on modern slavery and human trafficking.  Reporting channels: We provide multiple avenues for employees to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.  Resources: We make resources available to help employees understand and address potential issues. Commitment and Review: This statement is approved by our CEO and will be reviewed annually to ensure ongoing improvement and compliance with relevant legislation. We remain committed to operating with integrity and actively preventing modern slavery throughout our business and supply chain, both directly and indirectly.