DEA Modern Slavery Statement
Background & Definition
DEA Aviation Ltd. (DEA) is a UK head-quartered, world leading technology-led provider of specialised aerial data acquisition services. It is a business to business (B2B) organisation with a relatively short and niche supply chain of aviation and specialised data acquisition relatedproductandservicesuppliers. ThemajorityofitssuppliersareUK,EUorUSbased OEMs and corporate organisations. DEA considers that modern slavery encompasses:
- Human trafficking;
- Forced work, through mental or physical threat;
- Being owned or controlled by an employer through mental or physical abuse or the threat of abuse;
- Being dehumanised, treated as a commodity or being bought or sold as property; and
- Being physically constrained or to have restrictions placed on freedom of movement. Commitment
DEA acknowledges its responsibilities in relation to tackling modern slavery and commits to complying with the provisions of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. DEA understands that this requires an ongoing review of both its internal practices in relation to its labour force and, additionally, its supply chains.
DEA does not enter into business with any other organisation, in the United Kingdom or abroad, which knowingly supports or is found to involve itself in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour. No labour provided to DEA in the pursuance of the provision of its own services is obtained by means of slavery or human trafficking. DEA strictly adheres to the standards required in relation to its responsibilities under relevant employment legislation in the United Kingdom, and in many cases exceeds those minimums in relation to its employees.
Potential Exposure
In general, DEA considers its exposure to slavery/human trafficking to be limited. Nonetheless, it has taken steps to ensure that such practices do not take place in its business nor the business of any organisation that supplies goods and/or services to it. Steps DEA carries out risk-led due diligence processes for all major suppliers in relation to identification of slavery and/or human trafficking to seek assurance that it does not take place in its organisation or supply chains, including conducting a review of the controls of its suppliers. DEA has not, to its knowledge, conducted any business with another organisation which has been found to have involved itself with modern slavery. In accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, DEA has taken the following steps to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place: DEA Modern Slavery Statement
- Ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is considered and addressed in our approach to corporate social responsibility.
- Ensuring that any concerns about slavery or human trafficking can be raised through our internal reporting and whistleblowing procedures.
- Carrying out regular background checks and audits to ensure that all our employees are paid at least the National Minimum Wage and have the right to live and work in the UK.
- Ensuring that, where appropriate, commercial agreements include an obligation on our suppliers to operate in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and to seek assurance that any of their suppliers and sub-contractors also operate in accordance with the Act.
- Identifying and addressing any areas of high risk in our supply chain
- Providing training for all employees who are involved in the supply chain on issues relating to slavery and human trafficking.
Training
DEA provides training to staff to effectively implement its stance on modern slavery during the induction process and through the modern slavery policy.
Slavery compliance officer
Whilst there is no requirement for DEA to have a Slavery Compliance Officer, the Chief Financial Officer will act as the focal point for all concerns regarding modern slavery, taking relevant actions accordingly. This statement will be reviewed annually.