Modern Slavery
Peregrine Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
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Introduction
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement relates to Peregrine International Limited (“Peregrine”) is effective from 1 January 2026 onwards , the date on which Peregrine was acquired by the mthree group . Prior to this date, Peregrine operated as part of the Aquest Group and was covered by Aquest’s Modern Slavery Statement up to 31 December 2025.
Peregrine is committed to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within its operations and supply chain and imposes the same high standards on its suppliers. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to safeguard against any form of modern slavery taking place in our own business or in our supply chains. This statement is made in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Statement Scope
This statement covers the activities of Peregrine operating in the United Kingdom. Peregrine provides high quality, cost-effective and client-focused technology and transformation consultancy services. We focus on delivering workforce solutions by providing diverse emerging talent, and reskilling training within organisations seeking to bridge skills gaps.
Organisational Structure and Policies
We recognise the potential risk of modern slavery in two main areas of our business: our colleagues and our supply chain.
1. Our People
As a largely skilled workforce, based in the UK, the risk of modern slavery occurring inour direct operations is deemed to be low. Our approach is underpinned by our open, transparent and ethical behaviour, our contracts of employment and our policies. Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct policy outlines Peregrine ’s position and expectations of employees and wider stakeholders and includes our alignment to the UN Global Compact. The policy commitments include business ethics, equal opportunities, anti- bribery and anti-corruption, harassment, discrimination and bullying, and human rights. As well as an internal grievance process and policy, Peregrine also has a stand-alone
Whistleblowing policy, enabling all employees, management, consultants, and temporary and contingent workers to report wrongdoing or malpractice without fear of reprisal. All policies are available to our colleagues and, as part of our commitment to continuous improvement, are reviewed/updated on an annual basis. They are developed and owned by our Chief Operating Officer. We also take steps to mitigate any risk, regardless of how low that risk is deemed to be.
- conducting right to work checks for all employees
- not engaging employees and contractors under the age of 18
- using reputable agencies for recruitment
- providing a safe and inclusive workplace, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
2. Our Supply Chain
Our UK supply chain is predominantly comprised of software and technology service providers based in the UK or in the US , which significantly reduces the likelihood of encountering modern slavery risks typically associated with high -risk sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, or construction. We have a small number of recruitment
suppliers , who are carefully selected and vetted. Nevertheless, we remain vigilant and committed to maintaining robust processes to assess and address any potential risks,
however low they may be.
As part of our commitment to combating modern slavery, we have implemented the
following policies:
- Anti – Slavery Policy: we encourage all our workers to be aware of the signs of modern slavery and know how to report their concerns.
- Whistleblowing Policy: we encourage all our workers, customers and other business partners to report any concerns related to the direct activities, or the supply chains of, the organisation.
- Code of Ethics and Business Conduct: we make it clear to employees the actions and behaviour expected of them when representing the organisation. We strive to maintain the highest standards of employee conduct and ethical behaviour when operating abroad and managing its supply chain.
- Supplier Charter: this outlines our expectations from suppliers regarding
- modern slavery, human rights, and labour. We ask that all vendors work to ensure there is transparency in their business and supply chains and commit to identifying risks of modern slavery practice s and human rights abuses.
- Recruitment Policy: we use only specified, reputable employment agencies to source labour and always verify the practices of any new agency we use before accepting workers from that agency.
- Background Screening Policy: we ensure that all employees, both working internally and externally, are thoroughly vetted before the commencement of employment.
Assessing and Managing Risk
As part of our efforts to monitor and reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring within our supply chains, we have adopted the following due diligence
procedures:
- we conduct supplier questionnaires, and
- decline work with suppliers who do not meet the standard we expect.
Our procedures are designed to:
- establish and assess areas of potential risk in our business and supply chains
- monitor potential risk areas in our business and supply chains
- reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our business and supply chains, and
- provide adequate protection for whistle-blowers.
Due Diligence
Peregrine strives to evaluate the nature and extent of its exposure to the risk of modern slavery occurring in its supply chain by reviewing our suppliers and where we are operating. We do not consider that we operate in high -risk sectors or locations because of our geographic scope, the type of work that we carry out, and the type of procured goods and services (predominantly software and professional services).
Over the next 12 months we will seek to improve our due diligence processes by assessing a greater percentage of suppliers by spend against a range of criteria.
Effectiveness
Peregrine will promptly and thoroughly investigate any claim or indication that a supplier is engaging in human trafficking or modern slavery or has failed to comply with requirements and principles in the Supplier Charter.
If we find evidence of a failure to comply, we will immediately evaluate our relationship with the relevant supplier. There were no instances of modern slavery or human trafficking concerns raised to usor identified as part of our due diligence process during the last 12 months.
Training
We invest in educating our staff to recognise the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. Through our mandatory training programmes, employees are encouraged to identify and report any potential breaches of the organisations anti-slavery and human trafficking policy.
Employees are taught the benefits of stringent measures to tackle slavery and human trafficking, as well as the consequences of failing to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from our business and supply chains.
Approval
This statement was reviewed and approved by the Board of Peregrine International Limited on 7 July 2026, and is signed on its behalf by:
David Hanks, Chief Operating Office