Modern Slavery Statement – Audience Systems Ltd

Organisation Structure and Supply Chain

Audience Systems is part of the Kotobuki Group, a global group of seating companies headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Audience Systems’ manufacturing facility and headquarters are in Westbury, UK where the majority of employees are based. We have some remote workers (site installation engineers & sales managers) who are based in the UK and Europe. Occasionally, at times of high demand, we source additional labour through vetted agencies, all of whom are required to sign our agency agreement.

Our supply chain is predominantly based in the UK, with many of our suppliers being in the local area. A small percentage of our parts are sourced from overseas, most of these through other companies within the Kotobuki Group.
Governance

Governance

Employee Handbook
We have a formal employee handbook which is issued and explained to all new permanent staff. The purpose of the handbook is to answer frequently asked questions and refer staff to key policies.

Recruitment Checks
We have procedures in place for the vetting of new employees to ensure we are able to confirm their identities, qualifications and right to work documentation. These procedures include a modern slavery checklist.

Agency Workers
We have a formal agency agreement template in place which is used to outline the responsibilities of the hiring organisation. This includes the recruitment & modern slavery checks to be carried out.
Completed (signed) copies are saved for our records, in addition to copies of their Modern Slavery Statement.

Reporting Modern Slavery

We have posted the following numbers around the business to help employees to report cases of Modern Slavery, or to receive advice.

Call the Police:

▪ 999 if there is an imminent threat.
▪ 101 for non emergencies.

Alternative Options:

▪ Modern Slavery Helpline – 0800 0121700.
▪ The Gangmaster Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) – 0115 9597049.

Training and Information on Modern Slavery

We have completed initial modern slavery training for key staff: HR, Marketing and Health & Safety Managers.

Commitment

To carry our further modern slavery training:
• Managers’ awareness training on recognising and handling modern slavery.
• Supply chain risks and supply chain mapping.

To undertake initial supply chain mapping to identify modern slavery risks, including a follow up assessment of any significant risks.