Anti-Slavery and Human trafficking statement

1. Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by CHG-MERIDIAN UK Limited (“the Company”) to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains.

We are committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity, and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in any part of our operations or supply chains.

2. Our Organisation, Business and Supply Chains

CHG-MERIDIAN UK Limited is part of the CHG-MERIDIAN Group, a technology management and financing company specialising in the leasing and lifecycle management of IT equipment, healthcare technologies and industrial assets.  These three technology areas reflect the focus of our UK operation.

Our direct counterparties are primarily regulated financial institutions, large corporates, public sector bodies and established suppliers operating within the UK and EU.

As a financing provider, the Company does not typically manufacture, handle, or directly procure goods. However, we recognise that the underlying assets we finance may originate from global supply chains, including sectors and regions where modern slavery risks may exist.

We prioritise partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate robust ethical labour practices and align with our organisation’s core values.

Annually CHG-MERIDIAN Group reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment, and Anti-Corruption.

In this annual Communication on Progress, we disclose our continuous efforts to integrate the Ten Principles into our business strategy, culture, and daily operations, and contribute to United Nations goals, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals. - UNGC COP Viewer

3. Our Policies

We operate a framework of policies designed to ensure ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws, including:
- Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
- Code of Conduct and Business Ethics
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Whistleblowing Policy
- ESG / Sustainability Policy

Our Modern Slavery Policy acts as the primary framework outlining roles, responsibilities, and escalation procedures. All policies are reviewed periodically to ensure continued alignment with evolving legislation, regulatory guidance, international standards, and industry best practice.

4. Due Diligence Processes

Our due diligence processes are aligned with the nature of our business and include:
- Engagement with regulated financial institutions and established corporate counterparties
- Credit and compliance onboarding processes incorporating legal, regulatory and reputational checks
- Contractual obligations requiring compliance with applicable laws, including those relating to modern slavery

Where appropriate, we seek to work with counterparties that operate robust compliance frameworks consistent with regulatory expectations.

We recognise that modern slavery risk is integrated into our broader financial crime framework, and take measures to ensure risks are considered throughout the customer lifecycle. 

During customer onboarding process’ and through regular reviews, the Company monitors customer ownership structures and overarching control entities, assessing changes in business models and published adverse media, to identify potential exposure to modern slavery, human trafficking or other potential risk areas.

 Where potential risk features are identified—such as complex supply chains or high-risk sectors - we conduct enhanced due diligence to better understand third-party practices and risks.

5. Risk Assessment and Management

Due to the nature of our business as a financial services provider, our direct exposure to modern slavery risk is considered low.

However, we recognise that indirect risks may arise within the upstream supply chains of the assets we finance, particularly in sectors such as electronics manufacturing and global logistics.

Our approach is therefore proportionate and risk-based, focusing on the nature of our counterparties and the sectors in which they operate.

We consider that our exposure to modern slavery risk is mitigated by the nature of our counterparties, many of whom are subject to regulatory oversight and operate established governance and compliance frameworks.

In the eventuality that modern slavery is identified within any supply chain, our internal policy ensures that we promptly suspend the relationship, report the matter to the relevant authorities, and implement corrective measures to mitigate and prevent further harm.

6. Effectiveness and KPIs

We measure effectiveness using KPIs including supplier due diligence coverage, completion of onboarding checks, identified risks and remediation actions, employee training completion, and whistleblowing reports.

These indicators are reviewed annually and used to inform continuous improvement.

7. Training and Awareness

We provide training to relevant employees, particularly those in finance, procurement and senior management roles, to help identify and respond to modern slavery risks.

Globally every employee of CHG-MERIDIAN is provided full training covering our internal policies, this is regularly refreshed to ensure compliance and education.

Training is delivered periodically and updated as required.

8. Reporting and Whistleblowing

We maintain a confidential whistleblowing process through which concerns can be reported and investigated appropriately.

9. Continuous Improvement

We are committed to enhancing due diligence, increasing transparency, strengthening training, and continuously improving our approach.

We will continue to monitor regulatory developments and evolving expectations in relation to modern slavery within financial services.

10. Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of CHG-MERIDIAN UK Limited.

Signed: Declan McGlone

VP Finance, UKI
CHG-MERIDIAN UK Limited
31/03/2026