Modern Slavery
1. Organizational Stance & Policy Scope
This statement is published pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the modern slavery and human trafficking statement of Techsteps UK Limited for the financial year ending 2025/2026. Techsteps maintains a definitive zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking across our direct workforce, subcontracted logistics, and global material supply chains.
2. Business Structure & Supply Chain Overview
Techsteps operates nationwide across the United Kingdom, delivering mission-critical Information Management, IT Lifecycle Services & Disposition (ITAD), Secure Destruction, and Commercial Relocations. Our supply chain encompasses transport & fleet partners, licensed secondary raw material refiners, authorized WEEE treatment facilities (AATFs), physical security providers, and directly employed operational personnel.
3. Strict Recruitment & Employee Vetting Standards
Because our operatives handle confidential data-bearing hardware and government archives, we enforce the most rigorous employment screening in the UK industry: 100% of employees undergo comprehensive 5-year employment verification, financial probity checks, and enhanced criminal record checks conforming to BS 7858 prior to commencing work. We guarantee Real Living Wage pay rates across all operational depots.
4. Whistleblowing & Incident Reporting
Techsteps provides an independent, confidential whistleblowing channel allowing employees, contractors, and supply chain partners to anonymously report suspected unethical conduct or human rights concerns without fear of reprisal.
