Effective Date: 1st September 2024
Last Reviewed: 25th June 2025

At Northstar Research (“the Company”) are committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. We recognize that slavery and human trafficking are serious violations of human rights and have no place in modern business.

• We operate ethically and with integrity in all business dealings.
   
• We comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to slavery and human trafficking, including the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and relevant international standards.
   
• We strive to identify and mitigate the risks of slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains.
   

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners of [Your Company Name] worldwide.

• We conduct due diligence on our suppliers and partners to ensure they uphold the same ethical standards.
   
• We provide training and awareness programs for our employees to recognize and report concerns related to slavery and human trafficking.
   
• We maintain clear reporting channels for any suspected violations, ensuring confidentiality and protection for whistleblowers.
   

If you have any concerns or suspect any form of slavery or human trafficking within our operations or supply chains, please report it immediately to Kevin G Williams at kevin.williams@northstar-research.com. All reports will be treated seriously and investigated promptly.

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure it remains effective and compliant with legal requirements.