ZS ASSOCIATES
MODERN SLAVERY ACT STATEMENT
oppose modern slavery in ourbusiness by taking steps, as much as we are able, to ensure that our operations and supply
chains are free from slavery, child labor and human trafficking. This statement sets forth thesteps we have taken in the 2023 financial year, coinciding with the calendar year, to understandpotential modern slavery risks within our business structure and supply chain, as well as thesteps taken to eradicate these risks. For more information on our approach to social
responsibility, ZS's ESG report is available on ZS.com.
ABOUT ZSZS is a global management consulting firm organized under the laws of the State of Illinois in theUnited States. ZS operates several registered branches and affiliates in countries around theworld. ZS focuses on maximizing client value through high-performance sales and marketing
solutions combined with an integrated range of services, including consulting, outsourcing,
pharmaceutical space, and other leading companies in more than seventy countries around theworld.
As a professional services company, ZS predominately works with suppliers who providetechnical, specialized products and professional services and whose employee base are highly
skilled and educated thereby lowering the risk of engaging a supplier participating in slavery,
child labor and/or human trafficking. Nonetheless, ZS is fully committed to combating slavery,
child labor and human trafficking and expects the same from its employees, contractors,
business partners and suppliers
Supplier Code of Conduct.
DUE DILIGENCE AND RISK ASSESSMENTZS does not tolerate slavery, child labor or human trafficking in any form and expects the samestandards from its suppliers. ZS requires that its suppliers, vendors, and contractors (collectivelyuphold the human rights of their employees and treat
them with dignity and respect as understood by the international community. ZS performs anannual assessment on critical vendors and works collaboratively with its enterprise andprocurement teams using a contractor management system. Our supplier agreement and policies
support the principles contained within the United Nations Universal Declaration of HumanRights, the United Kingdom
Labour Standards, among others.
ZS continues to update, strengthen, and expand its current vendor risk assessment program toensure that ZS only works with credible, established suppliers who demonstrate sound businesss high standards. ZS instructs its employees to monitor therelationship between ZS and its suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and ZS
policies. Learning that a supplier is engaged in slavery, child labor or human trafficking would begrounds for immediate termination ofsupplier.

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Namely, ZS expects and requires that its suppliers comply with all applicable laws, regulations,industry standards, and ZS policies concerning: freely chosen employment; child labor
avoidance; compensation; working hours; non-discrimination; freedom of association; health andsafety; harassment and abuse; working conditions; and incident management.
INTERNAL POLICIESZS also expects and provides training for its employees and stakeholders to comply withapplicable laws and understand local laws applicable to their business activities. In support ofworkplace using a centralized mailbox tool. ZS maintains a whistleblower policy that makes clearthat employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. ZS investigates any concerns
raised and takes appropriate action in accordance with applicable laws and ZS policy.
s corporate responsibility philosophy makes clear that integrity, ethics, and respect
underscore our business, procurement, and people practices, and we are committed tocontinuously improving our efforts to prevent modern slavery. The global ZS Cares program
empowers employees of ZS and its affiliates around the world to harness their passions andapply their unique knowledge and skills in various endeavors from philanthropy and volunteering
to pro bono consulting. ZS actively encourages its employees to think creatively about
contributing to their communities and, in turn, the greater good.
Slavery Act of 2015
the 2023 financial and calendar year.

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