Beacon Telematics Ltd — Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
1. Purpose
Beacon Telematics Ltd (“the Company”) is committed to conducting business ethically, transparently, and in full compliance with all applicable laws, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This policy sets out our approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.
Modern slavery includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, child labour, and human trafficking. Beacon Telematics maintains a zero-tolerance stance toward all forms of modern slavery.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all persons working for or on behalf of Beacon Telematics Ltd in any capacity, including:
Employees at all levels
Directors and officers
Contractors and consultants
Agency and temporary workers
Suppliers and business partners
We expect our suppliers and partners to uphold the same high ethical standards.
3. Our Business and Supply Chain
Beacon Telematics Ltd provides technology and IoT-based telematics solutions for fleet management, vehicle tracking, and smart mobility services. Our supply chain includes:
Hardware and device manufacturers
Software platform providers and cloud services
Telecommunications and connectivity partners
Professional service providers (e.g., legal, financial, and technical consultants)
While much of our work takes place in sectors considered low risk for modern slavery, we remain vigilant and expect all suppliers to adhere to ethical labour standards.
4. Our Commitment
To prevent slavery and human trafficking, Beacon Telematics will:
Conduct supplier due diligence before establishing relationships.
Require all suppliers to acknowledge and comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct or equivalent commitments to ethical business.
Include anti-slavery and human rights clauses in supplier and partner contracts.
Take appropriate action, up to and including termination of contracts, if we discover evidence of non-compliance.
Maintain an open reporting culture — encouraging employees and contractors to report any concerns in confidence.
Provide training and awareness for procurement and management staff on identifying risks and red flags related to modern slavery.
5. Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We regularly assess areas of potential risk by considering:
Country of origin of goods and services
Nature of supplied products and labour requirements
History or evidence of ethical concerns at the supplier level
Based on risk, we may carry out audits or spot checks to verify compliance with our ethical standards.
6. Reporting and Whistleblowing
All employees have a responsibility to report any suspicions or knowledge of modern slavery. Reports can be made anonymously through our whistleblowing channel. The Company will ensure that no one suffers reprisals for raising genuine concerns.
7. Training
We deliver internal training to personnel involved in procurement, operations, and vendor management to ensure they understand:
What constitutes modern slavery
How to identify warning signs
How to respond if a concern arises
8. Review and Governance
This policy is reviewed annually and approved by the Board of Directors. Updates will be made as necessary to reflect legislative, regulatory, or operational changes.