Modern Slavery Statement

This statement is made in the spirit of Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the modern slavery and human trafficking statement of DiS Consulting ("the Company") for the financial year ending 31 December 2025.

1. Policy Statement

The Company is not legally required to publish a modern slavery statement under s.54 of the Act, as its annual turnover falls below the £36 million threshold. However, the Company does so voluntarily as a matter of good practice and in recognition of its responsibilities to clients, partners, and the wider public, particularly given its work across the government, defence, and academia.

2. Our Business and Supply Chains

The Company is a UK-based defence research, development, and consulting business that provides specialist science, engineering, and technology services to government, industry, and academic clients.

The Company's supply chain consists of:

• associates and specialist subcontractors providing technical, advisory, and research services;
• professional service providers including legal, financial, and IT support; and
• suppliers of equipment, materials and ancillary services.

Most of the Company's suppliers and associates are based in the United Kingdom.

3. Our Policies and Procedures

The Company adopts a zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking of any kind within its business or supply chains. Internal policies reflect the Company's commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not take place. The relevant policies include the following:

• Governance. The Directors are responsible for ensuring that satisfactory processes are in place to manage strategic, ethical, and corporate social responsibility matters, including modern slavery. The Company's commitment to acting ethically and with integrity is reflected across its policy suite, including its Bribery and Corruption Policy, which includes specific reference to the obligations of associated persons in relation to ethical conduct.
• Whistleblowing. The Company's Whistleblowing Policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third parties acting on behalf of the Company. It provides a mechanism for reporting concerns about suspected wrongdoing, including slavery and human trafficking violations, without fear of reprisal. Awareness of this policy is part of the mandatory induction training for all employees.
• Training. All employees receive training on modern slavery risks as part of their induction process. This training refers directly to this statement and makes it clear that any concerns should be reported to the Director without delay.
• Recruitment and employment practices. The Company's recruitment procedures include mandatory documentation checks to ensure that all individuals are of legal working age and eligible to work in the UK. The Company uses only reputable recruitment channels, complies with all applicable employment laws, regularly reviews pay and rewards against market rates, and is committed to fair employment practices for all staff.
• Security. The Director responsible for security ensures that all employees and consultants undergo appropriate security checks to confirm that they are legally entitled to work in the UK, thereby reducing the risk of human trafficking in the Company's workforce.
• Approved suppliers. The Company maintains an approved supplier list for technical, scientific, and professional service providers. All approved suppliers are subject to due diligence checks and regular reviews. The Company fosters long-term relationships with its supply chain and does not place demands on suppliers that could lead to human rights violations.
• Risk assessments. The Company recognises that certain jurisdictions, sectors, and services carry a higher risk of modern slavery. All such transactions are reviewed by the Directors, who assess the risks and determine any mitigation required before approval is granted to proceed.

4. Monitoring and Review

Modern slavery risk is an integral part of the Company's management performance reporting and is subject to audit processes consistent with the Company's Quality Management System. This statement will be reviewed annually by the Directors or sooner in the event of a material change in applicable legislation, regulation, or the Company's business activities.

Any concerns regarding modern slavery or human trafficking should be reported to a Director immediately or in accordance with the Company's Whistleblowing Policy.