Modern Slavery Statement
Introduction
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Bugni Labs Limited's slavery and human trafficking statement.
Our Business
Bugni Labs Limited is a technology consulting firm specialising in platform engineering, artificial intelligence, and enterprise systems. We provide professional services to clients primarily in the UK and EU, operating with a model focused on highly skilled technical professionals.
Our Commitment
Bugni Labs is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We have zero tolerance for modern slavery. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and implementing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place.
Our Supply Chain
Our supply chain is primarily composed of:
- Cloud infrastructure and software service providers
- Professional services firms and specialist contractors
- Office equipment and facilities suppliers
- IT hardware and software vendors
Given the nature of our business, we assess our supply chain as low risk for modern slavery. However, we remain vigilant and conduct due diligence on suppliers.
Policies and Due Diligence
We have implemented policies and procedures including:
- Supplier Code of Conduct: Our suppliers must comply with standards prohibiting forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking
- Recruitment practices: We ensure fair and transparent recruitment. No recruitment fees are charged to employees
- Right to work checks: We verify all employees' right to work in the UK
- Whistleblowing: Channels for employees and suppliers to report concerns confidentially
- Supplier due diligence: Assessment of modern slavery risks in supplier selection and ongoing monitoring
Risk Assessment
We assess modern slavery risks by:
- Reviewing our supply chain for high-risk sectors or geographies
- Conducting supplier due diligence questionnaires
- Monitoring for indicators of modern slavery
- Engaging with suppliers on their own modern slavery compliance
Training and Awareness
We provide training to employees involved in procurement and supplier management on modern slavery risks and indicators. All employees receive general awareness training on ethical conduct and reporting concerns.
Effectiveness and KPIs
We measure effectiveness through:
- Completion of supplier due diligence assessments
- Employee training completion rates
- Number of concerns reported and investigated
- Supplier compliance with our Code of Conduct
This Year's Progress
During this financial year, we have:
- Reviewed and updated our Supplier Code of Conduct
- Conducted modern slavery training for relevant staff
- Reviewed our supplier base for potential risks
- Implemented supplier questionnaires for new engagements
No instances of modern slavery were identified in our operations or supply chain during this period.
Next Steps
In the coming year, we will:
- Continue to enhance supplier due diligence processes
- Expand training and awareness programmes
- Strengthen monitoring and reporting mechanisms
- Engage proactively with suppliers on modern slavery prevention
Board Approval
This statement has been approved by the board of directors of Bugni Labs Limited.
Contact
Questions or concerns: compliance@bugni.io
Whistleblowing: See our Whistleblower Policy