Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement
At PostGrid.com, we are committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking and ensuring that we are not complicit in any human rights violations in our own business and our supply chains. This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the current financial year.
Organizational Structure and Business
PostGrid.com is a leading provider of automated direct mail solutions, leveraging technology to streamline postal communication for businesses worldwide. We operate primarily in the United States, Canada, UK and Australia with a business reach that spans various international markets. Our services facilitate seamless, scalable, and efficient mail handling processes for diverse industries.
Policies on Slavery and Human Trafficking
Our commitment to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking includes the following policies:
- Human Rights Policy: Ensuring respect for human rights across all operations.
- Supplier Code of Conduct: Requiring all suppliers to adhere to minimum standards to prevent slavery and human trafficking.
- Employee Code of Conduct: Mandating ethical behavior and compliance with all laws from our employees.
Due Diligence Processes
In order to identify and mitigate risk, we have in place the following due diligence processes:
- Supplier Audits: Conducting regular audits to evaluate supplier compliance with our standards regarding modern slavery and human trafficking.
- Internal Training: Providing training to our staff to help them identify and prevent acts of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Vendor Due Diligence
To further our commitment to ethical business practices, we implement rigorous vendor due diligence processes:
- Initial Screening: Vendors must pass an initial screening process that assesses their compliance with human rights standards.
- Ongoing Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of our vendors’ practices through scheduled audits and random checks.
- Vendor Agreement Clauses: Inclusion of specific clauses in our agreements that require vendors to adhere to anti-slavery policies and allow us to terminate contracts in cases of non-compliance.
Risk Assessment and Management
Through our risk management processes, we have identified that our highest risk areas include third-party labor in our supply chain and outsourced services. We manage these risks by:
- Conducting Thorough Vettings: Ensuring thorough vetting of our suppliers and contractors.
- Regular Risk Assessments: Carrying out regular risk assessments to monitor our exposure to these risks and adapting our strategies accordingly.
Effectiveness in Combating Slavery and Human Trafficking
We use the following performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of our actions:
- Audit Results: The number of non-compliances identified during audits and the actions taken in response.
- Training Completion Rates: The percentage of employees who have completed training on modern slavery and human trafficking.
Training and Awareness
PostGrid.com is committed to providing training to all members of our staff to ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business.
This statement was approved by the Board of Directors on Jan 15, 2024 and is made in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 for the financial year ending April 2023.
