Introduction
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Mediaplus Group UK has taken and is continuing to take to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or supply chain. This statement relates to actions and activities during the financial year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Mediaplus Group UK has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to safeguard against modern slavery within our business and supply chains.

 

Organisational structure and supply chains
This statement covers the activities of Mediaplus Group UK:

Mediaplus Group UK is a leading independent and international media agency that connects people to brands. Our media strategies are based on people’s behaviours – understanding how audiences think, feel and act – so that we reach them contextually, during the moments that matter. 

We work across the full spectrum of media planning and buying, with media teams dedicated to client servicing, broadcast, publishing, digital, data and content production. 

Our key suppliers are media owners, research companies and software service providers. Modern forms of slavery are not prevalent in the industries in which these suppliers operate. 

We expect suppliers to:

• Comply with all applicable laws relating to employment and labour rights.
• Take steps to prevent modern slavery within their own operations.
• Hold their own suppliers accountable for ethical labour practices.
• Provide safe and fair working conditions.
• Treat workers with dignity and respect.

Serious breaches of these expectations may result in termination of the business relationship.

The organisation currently operates in England.

 

Risk Assessment

We undertake periodic assessments of the risk of slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. Given the nature of our business and the sectors in which we predominantly operate, we assess the overall risk as low. However, we remain vigilant and continue to review our supplier relationships and procurement activities.

 

Responsibility for Anti-Slavery Initiatives

Overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with this statement rests with the Chief Executive Officer and the People & Culture team.
Responsibilities include:

• Policy development and review
• Supplier due diligence
•  Investigation of concerns
• Employee awareness and training

 

Relevant policies
Policies are written by our People & Culture team to reflect the values and ethical standing of the organisation across all areas, and are signed off by our Chief Executive Officer, Tom Laranjo.

The organisation operates the following policies that describe its approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in its operations:

• Whistleblowing policy: The organisation encourages all its workers, customers and other business partners to report any concerns related to the direct activities, or the supply chains of, the organisation. This includes any circumstances that may give rise to an enhanced risk of slavery or human trafficking. Employees, customers or others who have concerns can speak to their line manager or our People & Culture team if they have any concerns.
• Employee Handbook & Induction: Our Handbook makes clear to employees the actions and behaviour expected of them when representing the organisation. The organisation strives to maintain the highest standards of employee conduct and ethical behaviour when operating abroad and managing its supply chain. New employees are given the handbook when they first join and made aware of how to identify signs of modern slavery and next steps to take if they suspect that it is taking place within our business or supply chain. 
• Recruitment/Agency workers policy: The organisation operates robust recruitment procedures, including right-to-work checks and verification of employment status, to help prevent forced labour, trafficking and other forms of exploitation.

 

Due diligence
The organisation undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. 

Due diligence activities may include:

• Reviewing supplier policies and public statements.
• Considering supplier risk based on sector and geography.
• Reviewing any adverse findings relating to labour practices.
• Seeking assurances regarding modern slavery compliance where appropriate.

 

Training and Awareness

Employees are made aware of modern slavery risks through induction and policy communications. Managers and relevant teams receive guidance on identifying indicators of modern slavery and reporting concerns appropriately.

 

Measuring Effectiveness

We monitor the effectiveness of our approach through:

• Review of any reported concerns.
• Supplier due diligence outcomes.
• Completion of policy reviews.
• Employee awareness activities.
• We would expect no substantiated reports of modern slavery within our operations or supply chain.

 

Chief Executive Officer approval
This statement was approved by the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, who reviews and updates it annually.

 

Tom Laranjo
CEO – Serviceplan Group UK