CSS Europe Ltd is not legally required to publish a Modern Slavery Statement under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. However, as a responsible employer and ethical technology provider, we voluntarily publish this statement to demonstrate our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains. This statement is made in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
1. Our Commitment
We are committed to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking.
As an equal opportunities employer, we maintain a non-discriminatory and respectful working environment. Staff are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
Our recruitment processes ensure all employees are legally entitled to work in the UK and protected from abuse or coercion.
We do not engage with any organisation that knowingly supports or is involved in slavery, servitude, or forced labour.
CSS Europe Ltd maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery across all business relationships.
Our Business and Supply Chain
CSS Europe Ltd provides intelligent SaaS platforms, digital transformation solutions, and secure UK-based hosting services.
Our operations are office-based and knowledge-driven.
Our supply chain includes UK-based technology providers, software vendors, professional services firms, and IT equipment suppliers. We do not operate in high-risk sectors or source from high-risk geographies. Our overall risk exposure is assessed as low.
3. Policies in Relation to the Modern Slavery Act 2015
The following policies support our commitment to ethical conduct:
- Business Code of Conduct
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy
- Anti-Corruption & Bribery Policy
Modern slavery considerations are embedded into our policy review process.
4. Due Diligence Processes
We have implemented proportionate due diligence processes to identify, assess, and mitigate modern slavery risks:
- Supplier onboarding checks confirming compliance with the Modern Slavery Act
- Preference for suppliers with published Modern Slavery Statements
- Contractual clauses requiring ethical labour standards
- Periodic supplier reviews based on risk and spend
- A 48-hour SLA to acknowledge and begin investigating any reported concerns
5. Training and Capacity Building
- Annual training for staff involved in procurement, supplier management, HR, or recruitment
- Awareness materials for all employees on recognising signs of exploitation
- Manager-level guidance on handling disclosures and escalating concerns
6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Percentage of suppliers completing modern slavery due diligence checks
- Percentage of staff completing annual modern slavery training
- Number of reported concerns and investigation times
- Compliance with our 48-hour investigation SLA
- Annual review completion of relevant policies
7. Continuous Improvement
CSS Europe Ltd is committed to continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery. We will continue to strengthen supplier engagement, enhance staff training, and review our policies annually.
8. Approval
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of CSS Europe Ltd and is signed on its behalf by:
Emma Strain Director, CSS Europe Ltd
Date: 28/01/2026
