Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for Casa Argentina Limited

Introduction

Casa Argentina Limited is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our business operations and supply chains. We recognize our responsibility to uphold human rights and to ensure that all forms of slavery and human trafficking are eliminated from our operations.

Our Business

Casa Argentina Limited operates in the Food Industry, with a focus on providing Speciality and Fine Argentine Food. Our operations are primarily based in South London; However, our supply chains extend to the whole UK Mainland. We are committed to ethical business practices and to ensuring that our operations do not contribute to modern slavery or human trafficking.

Our Policies

We have established comprehensive policies that reflect our commitment to ethical business practices, including:

1. Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy: This policy outlines our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains.

2. Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets the standards for ethical behaviour and requires all employees and business partners to act in accordance with these standards.

3. Supplier Code of Conduct: We require all our suppliers to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes specific provisions against the use of forced labour, child labour, and any forms of slavery and human trafficking.

Due Diligence Processes

To identify and mitigate the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains, we have implemented the following due diligence processes:

1. Risk Assessment: We conduct regular risk assessments to identify and evaluate the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.

2. Supplier Audits: We perform regular audits of our suppliers to ensure compliance with our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct.

3. Training: We provide training to all our team and relevant stakeholders to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and are equipped to identify and address such issues.

4. Reporting Mechanisms: We have established confidential reporting mechanisms for employees and third parties to report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking.

Commitment

Casa Argentina Limited is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chains. We will continue to work diligently to prevent, identify, and address any issues related to modern slavery and human trafficking.

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Casa Argentina Limited's slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending April 2024

Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Casa Argentina Limited.

Maximiliano Pistone

Co-founder and CEO

Casa Argentina Limited

24th May 2024