Anti-Slavery

1. Introduction

Berger Geosciences, LLC is committed to conducting business in a lawful and ethical manner. We strictly prohibit all forms of modern slavery, including forced labor, child labor, human trafficking, and any form of exploitation. This policy applies to all individuals working for or on behalf Berger Geosciences, LLC in any capacity, including employees, directors, officers, agency workers, volunteers, contractors, consultants, and business partners.

2. Our Organization

Berger Geosciences, LLC is a geological consulting company based in the United States. We provide a range of services to clients across various sectors. Our supply chains include the procurement of various goods and services necessary for our operations.

3. Policies in Relation to Slavery and Human Trafficking

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to prevent it in our supply chains.

4. Due Diligence Processes

We conduct due diligence on our suppliers and partners to ensure they adhere to our anti-slavery policy. This includes an assessment of the risk of slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains.

5. Risk Assessment and Management

We regularly assess the parts of our business and supply chains where there is a risk of slavery and human trafficking taking place. We have implemented steps to manage that risk, including regular audits, contractual obligations, and supplier certifications.

6. Effectiveness in Ensuring No Slavery or Human Trafficking

We measure our effectiveness in ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our business or supply chains against performance indicators, which we review regularly.

7. Training and Capacity Building

We provide training to our staff about slavery and human trafficking, enabling them to recognize the signs of modern slavery and to report concerns.

8. Approval and Publication

This policy has been approved and signed by our leadership. It is published on our website, with a link to the policy in a prominent place on the website’s homepage.