Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction from the CEO 

It continues to be a priority for Team Internet Group plc (‘Team Internet’) to ensure that we trade ethically, source responsibly and work to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking throughout our organisation and in our supply chain.  We are committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking and we impose the same high standards on our suppliers, contractors, and other business partners. We promote a safe and happy workplace where we recruit and celebrate a diverse workforce and our colleagues feel valued as individuals, with equal opportunities. 

Organisation’s Structure 

Team Internet is a leading global internet solutions company that operates in two highly attractive markets: high-growth digital advertising (Online Marketing segment) and domain name management solutions (Online Presence segment). Team Internet Group plc was established and is operating as a publicly listed company in England & Wales and several separately constituted and regulated legal entities providing related services in different jurisdictions. The Group has over 800 employees worldwide and operates in 11 countries. 

Our Business 

We have considered the exposure of the Team Internet Group to slavery and human trafficking risk, considering: 

• Limited direct and supply chain operations in countries with a high prevalence of modern slavery, informed by third-party external sources including the Global Slavery Index. 
• The highly skilled nature of the activities and roles undertaken across the Group, and the skill set, and qualifications required to perform these activities, reducing our exposure to temporary or low-skilled agency employment. 
• The application of our Group policies and processes, including procurement and recruitment processes. 
• Assessment of concerns or incidents logged through our Whistle-Blowing channels. 

As a result of the factors above we consider the risk of slavery or human trafficking occurring within our direct employee population, business operations and tier one supply chain to be low. 

Our Supply Chains 

Our internal policies require clear arrangements to be put in place with all new suppliers, and our zero-tolerance approach is reflected within our due diligence processes and the standard terms. Geographically, our supply chains are predominantly based in the UK, although some suppliers also operate internationally. Where suppliers operate within industries and/or countries with a higher risk of slavery and human trafficking e.g. industries such as cleaning services, these suppliers are subject to additional due diligence and monitoring procedures. 

Our Policies on Slavery and Human Trafficking 

We have appropriate policies in place that underpin our commitment to ensure that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. We continuously review and update all our policies. 

Our Anti-slavery Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains. 

Due Diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking 

As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk we have in place systems to: 

• Identify and assess potential risk areas in our supply chains. 
• Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains. 
• Monitor potential risk areas in our supply chains. 
• Protect whistle blowers. 

Training  

To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we provide training to our staff. 

Declaration 

This statement has been made in accordance with the reporting requirements of section54 (1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, for the year ending 31st December 2022. This statement applies to all parts of the Team Internet Group. 

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors on 14th March 2024.