Anti-Slavery and Human trafficking statement

CHG-MERIDIAN UK Ltd (“CHG-MERIDIAN UK”) is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all aspects of our business. We take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and are committed to preventing these practices within our operations and supply chains.

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by CHG-MERIDIAN UK during the financial year to identify, prevent and mitigate the risk of modern slavery.

CHG-MERIDIAN UK is a technology finance and asset lifecycle management provider serving public and private sector customers across the United Kingdom. We are part of the CHG-MERIDIAN Group, headquartered in Germany, which operates internationally across more than 30 countries.
Our supply chains primarily comprise technology manufacturers and distributors, professional and financial services providers, and specialist logistics, refurbishment and IT asset disposition partners. Given the nature of our business, the risk of modern slavery within our direct operations is considered low; however, we recognise that risks may exist within extended global supply chains.
 
As part of the wider CHG-MERIDIAN Group, we align our ethical standards with internationally recognised frameworks, including the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, which support the protection of fundamental human rights across global operations and supply chains.

Oversight of modern slavery risk is provided by the Board of Directors of CHG-MERIDIAN UK. Senior management is responsible for ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures and controls are in place, supported by teams across finance, legal, procurement and human resources.

This governance framework ensures accountability, effective risk management and escalation of any concerns.

Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures, including:

• a Code of Conduct setting out expected standards of ethical behaviour
• a Supplier Code of Conduct requiring compliance with applicable labour and human rights laws
• procurement and supplier due-diligence procedures
• confidential whistleblowing arrangements

These policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.

We apply proportionate, risk-based due-diligence processes when engaging with suppliers. This includes supplier assessments, contractual commitments to comply with modern slavery legislation and ongoing supplier review processes.

While our primary visibility is at direct (Tier-1) supplier level, we seek to influence broader supply chains through contractual standards and supplier engagement.

Key measures include risk assessments during supplier onboarding, annual reviews of supplier compliance, and the reinforcement of ethical requirements through contractual obligations.

No incidents of modern slavery have been identified within our operations or supply chains during the reporting period.

Modern slavery awareness forms part of our broader compliance and ethics framework. Relevant employees, including those involved in procurement and supplier management, receive training to help them understand modern slavery risks and reporting mechanisms.

Compliance training, which includes modern slavery and human trafficking awareness, is mandatory for relevant roles and is refreshed periodically to reflect legislative updates and best practice.

CHG-MERIDIAN UK maintains confidential whistleblowing arrangements that allow employees and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Any reports are taken seriously, investigated appropriately and escalated where required.

During the reporting year, we have continued to review supplier risk-assessment processes and reinforce contractual standards. Over the coming year, we will further embed risk-based supplier oversight and continue to monitor evolving best practice and regulatory guidance.

Over the coming year, we will further strengthen employee awareness, enhance risk-based supplier oversight, and continue to monitor regulatory developments and emerging best practice to ensure our approach remains effective and proportionate.

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of CHG-MERIDIAN UK Ltd.

Signed:
Declan McGlone
Finance Director
CHG-MERIDIAN UK Ltd

Date: 17th December 2025