MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT
MODERN SLAVERY PURSUANT TO SECTION 54 OF THE MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2015
INTRODUCTION
This statement forms part of our obligations under the requirements of section 54, part 6 of
the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the measures taken by Viadex Limited to ensure
that there is no form of engagement or facilitation, whether direct or indirect, in acts of
modern slavery or human trafficking.
OUR BUSINESS, STRUCTURE AND SUPPLY CHAINS
Viadex Limited is an end-to-end IT solutions provider including global IT logistics and
infrastructure. Viadex Limited are specialists in IT procurement, distribution and
management which includes, but is not limited to, IT hardware and software.
Viadex Limited operates parallel to global Viadex group entities located within South Africa,
Singapore, North America, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Switzerland, Canada and Australia.
Our predominant supply chain includes service providers within the information technology
and communication industry as well as all modes of world freight suppliers. We make use of
our supply chain to procure customers’ IT technology around the world. We acknowledge
and appreciate that our supply chain forms a risk to Viadex regarding modern slavery and
human trafficking and we ensure to perform due diligence measures to mitigate these risks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibility for the development, implementation and enforcement of our modern
slavery and human trafficking policies rest with Viadex executive board, with the primary
stakeholders being:
The Chief Executive Officer
The Managing Director
The Global Director of Operations
OTHER POLICIES
The policies below have been adopted by Viadex and form relevance to the identification of
modern slavery risks and steps to be taken by Viadex to prevent slavery and human
trafficking in our operations:
- Employment Code of Conduct
- Equality and Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, which includes procedures for whistleblowing6. Partner Code of Conduct
DUE DILLIGENCE PROCESSES
As a company who ensures compliance with the Modern Slavery Act, we commit to
partnering and dealing with reputable trade and non-trade suppliers and will not do
business with companies that we know to engage in the practices prohibited by the Modern Slavery Act.
Our due diligence processes include:
- Supplier on boarding – performing verification and risk assessments
- Audits of suppliers and partners
- Supplier certification assurance
- Internal accountability assignment and enforcement
- Training and awareness of the provisions of the modern slavery legislation and risks
as well as the procedure for reporting a risk - Reporting to ensure continuous improvement
STEPS TO ASSESS AND MANAGE RISKS
Our processes are reviewed regularly in line with our ISO 9001:2015 quality management
and risk approach structures with amendments made and implemented as required.
Viadex also provides full protection as far as reasonably possible to any individual or
organisation who reports a non-conformance or suspicion of a non-conformance to
our anti-slavery and human trafficking related policy and procedures. This assists in creating a
culture whereby individuals are not deterred to report any non-conformances.
TRAINING AND AWARENESS
Viadex ensures that our global team members and partners are aware of our stance on antislavery and human trafficking as well as how to report any suspected behaviour of human
slavery and trafficking they come across through consistent policy training,
acknowledgement and adherence.
As the legislation changes, or as further risks within Viadex are identified, we endeavour to
provide awareness and training to our internal team regarding the mitigation of any risks or
legislation updates.
OUR EFFECTIVENESS IN ELIMINATING MODERN SLAVERY
Our processes as outlined above have been effective in eliminating the risks of modern
slavery and human trafficking due to the constant engagement and review of our processes
and ensuring compliance with all partners and suppliers with whom we work.
This statement has been approved by the Executive Board of Viadex.
Constantine Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Viadex Ltd
Dated: 13 March 2025
