Statement on the Prevention of Slavery and Human Exploitation
Introduction
This statement summarizes the measures taken by LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH and its brands—SCANDIC FLY, SCANDIC YACHTS, SANDIC ESTATE, SCANDIC TRADE, SCANDIC PAY, SCANDIC COIN, and SCANDIC TRUST—to comply with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Overarching Objective
LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH is committed to best corporate practices and ethical values. We act ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and operations, in line with our corporate values and policies. Furthermore, we take all reasonable steps to ensure that members of our supply chains adhere to these standards. This includes, in particular, the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Our employees are expected to report concerns regarding non-compliance with our values and policies through established reporting channels. The management and board of directors of LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH are committed to responding promptly to all reported concerns.
Business and Organizational Structure
LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH was founded 30 years ago and is a global conglomerate. We offer a wide range of services, including:
- Media: 115 proprietary daily newspapers across all continents
- Aircraft charter and aviation safety solutions: through ScandicFly
- Yacht charter: through Scandic Yachts
- Real estate: through Sandic Estate
- Trading services: through Scandic Trade
- Payment services: through Scandic Pay
- Cryptocurrency services: through Scandic Coin
- Trust services: through Scandic Trust
Expansion of Services Offered by ScandicFly Jet Charter
ScandicFly Jet Charter offers tailored flight solutions for private and business clients. Our fleet includes a wide range of aircraft, from small jets for short routes to large machines for long-haul flights. We provide additional services such as catering, ground transportation, and concierge services. In the field of aviation safety, we offer comprehensive solutions, including risk assessments, safety audits, and training for flight personnel to ensure the safety of our clients and employees.
Our Supply Chain
Our suppliers primarily consist of our own brands and professional service providers. These providers are typically large companies with their own supply chain principles and ethical standards. Due to the nature of our services, our main locations, and the suppliers we engage, we assess the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain as low.
Policies
We reinforce our policies on ethical business practices through regular training for new and existing employees. Our business ethics policy stipulates that we only work with suppliers who meet high standards of social and ethical responsibility. When establishing new business relationships or expanding into new business areas, we conduct appropriate due diligence checks to ensure that the same standards are upheld across the group. We strive to obtain assurances from all suppliers that they comply with our standards. Additionally, we consider the health and safety of all stakeholders and the public in all our activities.
Our employees are encouraged to confidentially report concerns, red flags, losses, and near-misses within a clearly defined risk management framework, as outlined in the annual report and financial statements of LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH. A comprehensive risk register and all concerns raised by employees are regularly reviewed by the management team and board of directors. Issues in the supply chain, including those related to modern slavery and human trafficking, are addressed within this framework and resolved promptly.
Recruitment
As a global company, we recruit employees in many countries, including the United Kingdom, Europe, the USA, the Middle East, and Asia. During recruitment, we conduct thorough checks, including verification of the right to work, to ensure that our employees work with us voluntarily and are not affected by modern slavery or human trafficking. We pay all employees at least the statutory minimum wage for their location and review this regularly. Our diversity and inclusion policy prohibits any form of discrimination or victimization. All employees are paid via bank transfer, and we do not allow payments to third parties. We require all recruitment agencies we work with to have policies against modern slavery and human trafficking or to commit to preventing such practices.
Process Improvement
We will continuously improve our due diligence processes and enhance training and awareness programs for all employees.
Legal Compliance
As a globally operating company, LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH is subject to various national and international laws to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. In the United Kingdom, we comply with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 by annually publishing a statement outlining our measures to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain. In Germany, we adhere to the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, which obliges us to implement due diligence measures in our supply chain and report on our efforts. We are committed to complying with all relevant laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.
Approved by the Company
This statement has been made in accordance with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and has been approved by the board of directors of LEGIER Beteiligungs mbH. It is updated annually in accordance with the reporting requirements of the Act.
Tetiana Starosud,
Chief Executive Officer