LS Scientific's ​Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2025

 

Introduction

LS Scientific is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all our business activities. We recognise our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines the steps we have taken and will continue to take to combat modern slavery and human trafficking in line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

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Our Organisation

LS Scientific is a leading provider of laboratory equipment, scientific services, and solutions in the United Kingdom. We operate across a wide range of industries, including education, healthcare, and research, working with both private and public sector customers.

We are committed to operating responsibly, respecting human rights, and ensuring that our business does not engage in or support modern slavery and human trafficking.

 

Our Commitment

LS Scientific is dedicated to ensuring that modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation have no place in our business. We are fully committed to acting with transparency, integrity, and respect for human rights in all aspects of our operations.

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We have implemented the following policies and actions to mitigate the risk of modern slavery:

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1. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

   • We commit to regularly assessing and reviewing our supply chains to identify and address any potential risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking.

   • We require our suppliers and partners to adhere to our standards on ethical practices, including respecting human rights and ensuring that their workers are not subjected to forced or coerced labour.

2. Supplier Code of Conduct

   • LS Scientific’s Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our expectations regarding ethical standards, including the prohibition of modern slavery and human trafficking. Suppliers and customers are required to commit to these standards and undergo regular assessments.

3. Employee Training

   • We commit to providing training to our employees on the identification and prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking. This ensures that our staff are aware of the risks and know how to report any concerns.

4. Whistleblowing Policy

   • LS Scientific has a whistleblowing policy that encourages employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to report any suspicions or incidents of modern slavery and human trafficking in confidence. All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly.

5. Supply Chain Monitoring

   • We will continue to monitor our supply chains to ensure that suppliers comply with ethical practices. We may take corrective actions, including terminating relationships with suppliers who fail to meet our expectations or are found to engage in practices linked to modern slavery.

6. Continuous Improvement

   • We will continue to enhance our policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are effectively prevented in our business and supply chains. We strive for continuous improvement and will collaborate with industry leaders and partners to share best practices.

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Future Plans

• We are committed to conducting a thorough risk assessment across our key suppliers and updating the Supplier Code of Conduct to reflect the latest industry standards.

• Launch a compulsory internal training program annually focused on modern slavery and human trafficking

• Strengthened our due diligence processes to ensure that potential risks are identified earlier in our supply chain.

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Conclusion

At LS Scientific, we are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business operations. We continue to work diligently to ensure that our supply chains are free from exploitation and that our business practices are in line with the values of respect, integrity, and transparency.

This statement is made in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and is updated annually. It was approved by the Director of LS Scientific.

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Last updated: December 20, 2024