{"id":1499,"date":"2025-06-24T11:14:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T01:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sappinternational.com\/?page_id=1499"},"modified":"2025-06-24T11:21:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T01:21:31","slug":"modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sappinternational.com\/about-us\/modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Slavery Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_183539078\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-206198883\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-584676717\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h1>Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"491\"><strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"438\">For the Financial Year Ending 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"441\" \/><strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"463\">SAPP International<\/strong><br data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"466\" \/><a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sappinternational.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"491\">www.sappinternational.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"545\">This statement is made pursuant to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"1112\">\n<li data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"599\">\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"599\"><strong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"597\">Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"599\">\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"599\"><strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"664\">Section 16 of the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"767\">\n<p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"767\"><strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"722\">Article 5 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights<\/strong> (prohibition of slavery and forced labour)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1112\">\n<p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"979\">Chinese Labour Law (1995)<\/strong> and provisions under <strong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1060\">China\u2019s 2021 Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)<\/strong>, as it relates to employment and ethical governance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1308\">This statement outlines the steps taken by SAPP International and its affiliated entities to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and global supply chains.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"892\">About SAPP International<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1156\">SAPP International is a global design, manufacturing, and project delivery partner, specialising in retail fixtures, display systems, and commercial environments. Operating under a unified brand, we trade as <strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1123\">SAPP International<\/strong> and are legally incorporated as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1311\">\n<li data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1205\">\n<p data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1205\"><strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1186\">SAPP INTERNATIONAL LTD<\/strong> (United Kingdom)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1248\">\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1248\"><strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1234\">SAPP Australia Pty Ltd<\/strong> (Australia)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1276\">\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1276\"><strong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1264\">SAPP GmBH<\/strong> (Austria)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1311\">\n<p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1311\"><strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1295\">SAPP USA Inc<\/strong> (United States)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1450\">We maintain strategic operations and supply networks across the UK, Europe, Australia, the United States, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and China.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1585\">We are committed to ethical business conduct and uphold the highest standards of social responsibility throughout our global network.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1621\">Our Ethical Commitments<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1900\">At SAPP International, we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, forced labour, debt bondage, and human trafficking. We are dedicated to ensuring fair treatment and safe working conditions for all individuals involved in our operations and those of our suppliers.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1942\">Our Certifications and Audits<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2069\">To underpin our operational and ethical standards, we and our key partners maintain certifications and affiliations including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2396\">\n<li data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2108\">\n<p data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2108\"><strong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2085\">ISO 9001<\/strong> \u2013 Quality Management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2153\">\n<p data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2153\"><strong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2124\">ISO 14001<\/strong> \u2013 Environmental Management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2202\">\n<p data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2202\"><strong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2169\">ISO 45001<\/strong> \u2013 Occupational Health &amp; Safety<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<p data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2240\"><strong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2218\">ISO 50001<\/strong> \u2013 Energy Management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2295\">\n<p data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2295\"><strong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2250\">FSC<\/strong> \u2013 Forest Stewardship Council Certification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2352\">\n<p data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2352\"><strong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2323\">SMETA 4-Pillar Audits<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2350\">SEDEX Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2396\">\n<p data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2396\"><strong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2374\">Ecovadis Bronze<\/strong> Sustainability Rating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2634\">Our main manufacturing facility\u00a0has its own internal anti-slavery policy, regularly undergoes independent third-party audits, and embeds responsible practices into supplier evaluations and renewals.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2639\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2670\">Our Global Supply Chain<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2874\">Our supply chain spans multiple continents and includes raw materials sourcing, component manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and on-site installations. This includes direct and indirect suppliers in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"3235\">\n<li data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2928\">\n<p data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2928\"><strong data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2887\">China<\/strong> (main production and component supply)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2994\">\n<p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2994\"><strong data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2955\">Hong Kong &amp; Shanghai<\/strong> (regional coordination and sourcing)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3076\">\n<p data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3076\"><strong data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3010\">Australia<\/strong> (Client servicing, project delivery, warehousing, and installation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3161\">\n<p data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3161\"><strong data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3118\">United Kingdom and Europe<\/strong> (Client servicing, project delivery, warehousing, and installation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3235\">\n<p data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3235\"><strong data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3181\">United States<\/strong> (Client servicing, project delivery, warehousing, and installation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3381\">We actively assess regional risks and maintain close communication with our partners to ensure ongoing compliance with anti-slavery obligations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3386\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3427\">Due Diligence and Risk Management<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3509\">To identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery, we take the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"4013\">\n<li data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3620\">\n<p data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3620\"><strong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3569\">Ethical assessment of all new and existing suppliers<\/strong>, with increased scrutiny for higher-risk regions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3714\">\n<p data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3714\"><strong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3673\">Review of supplier policies and certifications<\/strong>, including modern slavery declarations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3812\">\n<p data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3812\"><strong data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3745\">Contractual requirements<\/strong> for compliance with anti-slavery laws and human rights standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3900\">\n<p data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3900\"><strong data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3850\">Site audits and supplier visits<\/strong>, conducted directly or via third-party auditors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"4013\">\n<p data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"4013\"><strong data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3923\">Active oversight<\/strong> of our main manufacturing facility in China, with frequent contact from our Company Directors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4015\" data-end=\"4018\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4054\">Staff Training and Awareness<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4181\">We provide internal training to relevant teams, particularly in procurement, operations, and senior management. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4378\">\n<li data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4249\">\n<p data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4249\">Guidance on identifying potential indicators of modern slavery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4303\">\n<p data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4303\">Whistleblowing procedures and escalation pathways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4378\">\n<p data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4378\">Ongoing updates to align with legislative and best practice developments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4383\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4419\">Reporting and Whistleblowing<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4576\">We maintain a safe and open environment for reporting any concerns related to unethical behaviour or modern slavery. Reports can be made confidentially via:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4732\">\ud83d\udce9 <strong data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4612\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4610\">hello@sappinternational.com<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4615\" \/>All concerns raised in good faith are taken seriously, and retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4732\">Board Approval<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4732\">This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Sapp International and is signed on their behalf:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4732\">Henty Wong<br \/>\nDirector, SAPP International<br \/>\n01\/01\/2025<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_183539078 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":14,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1499","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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