MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT

Financial Year: 2024

Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Save the Children's slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending December 31, 2024.

Our Organization

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children. We work in over 120 countries, helping children survive and thrive. Our mission is to ensure every child has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

Our Commitment

We are committed 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 are not taking place anywhere in our supply chains or in any part of our business.

Our Supply Chains

Our supply chains include the procurement of goods and services necessary for our humanitarian and development programs, as well as operational supplies for our offices worldwide. This includes:

• Program supplies (educational materials, medical supplies, nutrition products)
• Emergency relief items
• Office equipment and supplies
• IT services and equipment
• Professional services
• Facilities management

Our Policies

We have implemented the following policies to identify and prevent modern slavery:

• Code of Conduct: Sets out our commitment to ethical behavior and human rights
• Supplier Code of Conduct: Requires suppliers to adhere to high ethical standards
• Procurement Policy: Includes due diligence procedures for supplier selection
• Whistleblowing Policy: Enables staff and suppliers to report concerns confidentially
• Child Safeguarding Policy: Protects children from all forms of exploitation

Due Diligence Processes

We conduct due diligence on our suppliers through:

• Risk assessment of suppliers based on country, sector, and nature of goods/services
• Supplier questionnaires and self-assessment tools
• Contractual requirements for compliance with modern slavery legislation
• Supplier audits and site visits for high-risk suppliers
• Regular monitoring and review of supplier performance

Risk Assessment

We have identified the following areas as potentially higher risk for modern slavery:

• Suppliers in countries with weak labor law enforcement
• Labor-intensive industries (textiles, agriculture, construction)
• Use of temporary or agency workers
• Complex supply chains with multiple tiers

Training and Awareness

We provide training to relevant staff on:

• Recognizing signs of modern slavery and human trafficking
• Due diligence procedures in procurement
• Reporting mechanisms and whistleblowing procedures
• Ethical sourcing and supplier management

Measuring Effectiveness

We measure the effectiveness of our efforts through:

• Number of suppliers assessed for modern slavery risks
• Completion rates of supplier due diligence
• Number of staff trained on modern slavery
• Reports received through whistleblowing channels
• Supplier audit findings and corrective actions

Looking Forward

In the coming year, we will:

• Enhance our supplier risk assessment tools
• Increase supplier audits in high-risk categories
• Expand training programs for procurement staff
• Strengthen collaboration with other organizations on supply chain transparency
• Improve monitoring and reporting mechanisms

Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Trustees of Save the Children International.