Modern slavery statement

1. Introduction

a. From the beginning of 2023 we have enhanced our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement to include improved due diligence for future and new suppliers which will strengthen our procurement procedures.
b. This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement relates to actions and activities during the financial year 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.
c.The statement sets down Vantage RE Limited (“Vantage”) commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business activities and the steps we have put in place with the aim of ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our own business and supply chains.
d. We all have a duty to be alert to risks, however small. We encourage all employees, customers, and suppliers to report any suspicion of slavery or human trafficking without fear of retaliation.
e. Our company ethos encourages employees to do the right thing by clearly stating the actions and behaviour expected of them when representing the business. We strive to maintain the highest standards of employee conduct and ethical behaviour when operating on site and managing our supply chain.

2. Organisational structure and supply chains

a. This statement covers the business activities of Vantage which are associated with the acquisition and management of Renewable Energy Generating assets.
b. Within our current portfolio and the future assets that we seek to acquire, Vantage believe the risk of encountering modern slavery or trafficking through our own operation or those of our suppliers is low.
c. We recruit talented individuals and pay them fairly and treat them with respect, we also ensure that our suppliers and partners do the same. Our core values of integrity, collaboration, professionalism, forward thinking and mindfulness set the standard by which we operate.
d. The Company currently operates in the United Kingdom.
e. Responsibility for the Company’s anti-slavery initiatives is as follows:

3. Supplier Due Diligence

a. Vantage undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. We make clear our expectations on modern slavery and human
trafficking. Our due diligence includes:

b. Furthermore, we require all suppliers to attest and provide evidence that:

c. Suppliers will also be required to;

d. Vantage will take action against suppliers who during the period of their contract fall below the standards expected or who that fail to improve their performance in line with an action plan provided by us. This may include the termination of the business relationship.

4. Training

a. To ensure a good understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains, Vantage requires all staff to complete Vantage’s modern slavery training as part of the induction process. The training includes:

5. Policies
a. Vantage is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or our supply chains. This statement affirms Vantage intention to act ethically in our business relationships. Vantage complies with the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015, which ensures alignment with all relevant International Standards on Human Rights.
b. The following policies set down our approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our operations:

6. Performance Indicators

a. The Company uses the following key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure how effective we are in ensuring slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business
or supply chains.

7. Review of this policy

a. This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be reviewed annually from the date of this policy. The latest date that this policy will be reviewed is 1 January 2024.

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