Smart Energy Management Solutions for Homes

  1. Introduction

ECOedge Ltd is committed to acting ethically, transparently and with integrity in all of its business activities. We recognise that modern slavery and human trafficking are serious crimes and violations of fundamental human rights.

Although ECOedge Ltd has an annual turnover below £36 million and is not legally required to publish a statement under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we voluntarily adopt this statement as part of our commitment to responsible business practices and to support clients who are required to comply with the Act.

2. Our Business

ECOedge Ltd is a UK-based professional consultancy providing retrofit services, including:

• Retrofit assessment
• Retrofit coordination
• Retrofit design
• Energy modelling and compliance services

We operate exclusively within the United Kingdom, primarily supporting housing associations, local authorities and social housing providers.

We do not operate in high-risk sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, overseas labour sourcing or extractive industries.

3. Our Supply Chain

Our supply chain primarily consists of:

• Professional consultants and energy assessors
• Specialist technical subcontractors
• Software and IT service providers
• Office and administrative service providers
• Retrofit installers

All suppliers are UK-based professional service providers or established commercial organisations.

We consider our direct operations to be low risk in relation to modern slavery. However, we recognise that risk may exist indirectly within wider supply chains.

4. Our Commitment

ECOedge Ltd is committed to:

• Preventing forced labour, bonded labour and human trafficking
• Ensuring fair and lawful employment practices
• Ensuring freedom of employment and movement
• Prohibiting child labour
• Acting promptly on any concerns regarding exploitation

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in any form.

5. Due Diligence

We undertake proportionate due diligence to minimise risk, including:

• Working primarily with UK-based professional suppliers
• Verifying company registration and credentials
• Including compliance clauses within contracts where appropriate
• Expecting suppliers to comply with applicable employment and human rights legislation
• Reserving the right to terminate relationships where exploitation concerns arise

Where reasonably practicable, we seek confirmation that key suppliers operate ethical employment practices.

6. Risk Assessment

Given the nature of our business as a UK consultancy delivering professional services, we assess the risk of modern slavery within our direct operations as low.

However, we remain vigilant regarding:

• Labour used by subcontractors
• Third-party service providers
• Indirect supply chain risks

We review risk proportionately to the scale and nature of engagement.

7. Reporting Concerns

All employees, consultants and associated persons are encouraged to report concerns relating to modern slavery or exploitation.

Concerns should be reported to:

Matt Carr – Director
or
Jack Ahearne – Director

Reports will be handled confidentially and investigated appropriately. ECOedge Ltd will not tolerate retaliation against anyone raising genuine concerns in good faith.

8. Responsibility & Governance

The Directors of ECOedge Ltd are responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with this statement
• Reviewing supply chain risk periodically
• Updating this statement annually

This statement is approved by the Directors and will be reviewed annually.