Introduction
IP Telecom operates as a telecoms provider mainly in, but not exclusive to, the Republic of Ireland. Given the nature of the all-island economy and relationships between Ireland and the UK we operate across borders as per the nature of modern business communications.
This is IP Telecom’s Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement of January 2025, setting out the steps taken to combat modern slavery in our business and supply chains in accordance with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Definition and Approach
Modern slavery is a violation of fundamental human rights. At its essence, modern slavery is forced or bonded labour and involves the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.
The board, the Chairperson and the management team of IP Telecom are committed to upholding and respecting all aspects of human rights including ensuring that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or any of our supply chains.
Our values and culture
IP Telecom is committed to delivering on our social, legal and ethical obligations. We accept responsibility for our actions and behaviours and continuously challenge ourselves to consider how we can support positive actions and outcomes in all our business operations. We further recognise that we have a responsibility to support our suppliers in their own efforts to meet their responsibilities.
Our Commitment
As a telecoms provider, we believe that the risk of modern slavery occurring within our business is low. Nevertheless,
- we are committed to combatting modern slavery in all its forms.
- we have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery – in any part of our business or our supply chain.
- we are committed to conducting our business honestly, ethically and with integrity.
- we expect the same high standard of those with whom we work.
- We encourage openness amongst our staff and will support any employee who suggests ways in which our policies and our commitment may be improved.
Our Suppliers
IP Telecom expects all its suppliers to demonstrate a similar commitment to these values and to have high standards in their employment practice. This is reflected in our procurement policies and practices, and in our Supplier Code of Conduct, which seeks to ensure that members of our supply chain meet our expectations of good human rights practices and share our commitment to the concept of social responsibility, both in terms of their labour force and the wider society around them.
Suppliers to IP Telecom are subject to an appropriate level of risk assessment and due diligence and must be in a position to demonstrate that their operations are conducted with integrity and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of IP Telecom and will be reviewed each financial year
Shena Brien, CEO, IP Telecom, January 2025