Modern Slavery Statement
PPRO Financial Limited (PPRO) endeavours to contribute to the prevention of slavery and human trafficking as mandated in Section 54, Part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. PPRO is committed to continually improving its practices in furtherance of the prevention of slavery and human trafficking and accordingly, this statement sets out the policies that PPRO has in place to fulfil this objective. PPRO’s board approved this statement on 5 July 2024 for the financial year ending 31 December 2023.
Our organisation and supply chains
PPRO is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution and provides digital payment solutions to businesses. PPRO is able to offer its solution through partnerships with suppliers of payment methods. PPRO offers its services to a global base of clients through its affiliate companies worldwide (the “PPRO Group”). Given the global nature of its operations, PPRO has elected to apply the policies specified in this statement across the PPRO Group.
Our policies in relation to slavery and human trafficking
At the core of PPRO’s business are the people that are employed and working for PPRO. Globally, there are over 400 employees and contractors working for the PPRO Group. Our policies relating to our employees are designed to ensure fair treatment of our people across all jurisdictions.
PPRO has implemented the following policies and practices:
- employment policies that protect people from unfair treatent and promote a fair and inclusive workplace;
- recruitment processess that are robust and in line with applicable employment laws and market standards;
- high ethical and business standards set out in our Code of Conduct;
- protection of whistleblowers in line with our Whistleblower Policy through the establishment of an ethics hotline that allows for anonymous reports to be submitted by our people;
- periodic “pulse” studies to assess employee engagement levels; and
- a well-being strategy to support the physical and mental wellbeing of our people
Within our organisation, we seek to treat everyone fairly and consistently and ensure a workplace and business environment, that is open, transparent and trusted.