Modern Slavery & Ethical Conduct Statement
Point 1 Solutions Ltd (company no. 08620353, VAT GB178502786), trading as Compare Your Business Costs,
is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, and unethical labour practices within our business operations
and throughout our supply chain.
Last updated: 13 January 2026
1. Our Commitment
We operate with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights.
We fully support the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and are committed to transparency in all dealings with suppliers,
employees, and partners.
2. Company Structure and Operations
Point 1 Solutions Ltd is a UK-registered company providing business-service comparison, procurement, and consultancy
via CompareYourBusinessCosts.co.uk.
We employ a UK-based team and operate exclusively within the United Kingdom. We do not own or control any manufacturing
or physical supply-chain operations.
3. Policies and Governance
- Supplier Code of Conduct – All partners must confirm compliance with UK labour laws and ethical standards.
- Anti-Slavery Clause – Included in all new contracts and renewals.
- Whistleblowing Policy – Employees can report concerns confidentially without fear of retaliation.
- Due Diligence – We verify supplier credentials before onboarding and periodically thereafter.
4. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Given our service-based business model and UK-only supplier network, we consider the risk of modern slavery to be low.
Nonetheless, we actively review supplier documentation and require certification of compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
5. Employee Training and Awareness
All employees receive training on ethical business conduct, diversity, and human-rights awareness as part of their induction.
Refresher sessions are delivered annually to maintain awareness of emerging risks in digital supply chains.
6. Reporting Concerns
Anyone with a concern about potential modern slavery or human-rights violations can contact us in confidence at:
ethics@compareyourbusinesscosts.co.uk.
We commit to investigating and responding within five working days.
7. Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
We review this statement annually and update our due-diligence framework to reflect changes in legislation and best practice.
Findings are reported to senior management and form part of our corporate governance process.
8. Approval
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Point 1 Solutions Ltd and signed on their behalf by the Managing Director.
James Ward is the CEO & Founder of Compare Your Business Costs — a UK-verified comparison platform helping SMEs save money on business broadband, leased lines, phone systems, mobile telecoms, managed services and IT support. With over 10 years of experience in telecoms and technology procurement, James is a trusted UK business expert featured in national media and verified on Companies House.
