Modern slavery constitutes a crime and a severe infringement on fundamental human rights. It manifests in various forms, each characterised by the deprivation of a person’s liberty by another to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. At SDG Construction Technology Ltd, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and are wholly committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities. We strive for transparency within our business and our approach to addressing modern slavery throughout our supply chains, aligning with our disclosure responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We recognise our duty to remain vigilant to the risks, no matter how minor, within our business and the broader supply chain.
This statement outlines SDG Construction Technology Ltd’s actions to comprehend all potential modern slavery risks related to our business and to ensure ongoing steps are taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking.
Our Business
Since its establishment in 1990 by Seamus Duffy, SDG has emerged as a leading supplier of a diverse array of essential products to the Building and Construction Industry. With the main company, SDG Construction Technology, at the helm, our operation is bolstered by three specialised divisions focusing on Precast, Acoustics, and Waterproofing, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation in our field.
Our Supply Chains and Supplier Adherence to Our Values
Our relationships with suppliers, cultivated over many years, are grounded in mutual benefits, characterised by close, personal interactions with the owners or directors, primarily involving Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). We ensure the integrity of new contractors or suppliers through rigorous due diligence, assessing company performance, health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) compliance, and customer references to confirm their suitability.
While no incidents of human trafficking or slavery have been reported within our supply chain to date, we remain prepared to respond decisively and responsibly to any such allegations, in line with our legal and moral obligations.
Our Policies on Slavery and Human Trafficking
Our Anti-slavery Policy underscores our pledge to ethical conduct and integrity in all business dealings, reinforcing our dedication to implementing and enforcing robust systems and controls to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from our supply chains and operations.
Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking
To identify and mitigate risks, we have established procedures to:
Training
We enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and human trafficking. To foster awareness and ensure comprehensive understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations, our Anti-slavery Policy is incorporated into our Employee Handbook and accessible on the Intranet.
This statement has been issued in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and represents SDG Construction Technology Ltd’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the current financial year.