What We Do Contact Us Shaping Our World Seamark I have always believed that global companies and brands have the power to help shape the world for good. As a company, we have a duty and a responsibility to be part of the solution. At the same time, we must work toward the change we want to see in our industry, and in the world. That is why Seamark have taken time to be thoughtful about where we can make the most difference toward making positive change real. Underlying all our efforts will be a strong focus on continuous improvement, always working to do better and to be better than yesterday. Going forward, we will do more. Our Future Generation "Seamark has wholeheartedly supported fundraising appeals for hospitals. From providing vital equipment to paying for research into lifesaving treatments, we recognise the vital role fundraising plays in enhancing the lives of patients each and every day." Investing In Our Community Seamark prides itself on its support and participation within the communities in which it operates in both the UK and Bangladesh, and is involved in a variety of community fundraising projects. In the UK, the company has supported a number of North West fundraising appeals, including one for the new Royal Manchester Children's Hospital - the largest and busiest children’s hospital in the UK with 371 paediatric beds. Seamark have also supported Royal Manchester Eye Hospital Appeal and Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital Appeal. Improving Lives Seamark sponsor many charitable organisations in the UK and Bangladesh. The Iqbal Bros Foundation, a charity set-up by Seamark Chairman and Chief Executive Iqbal Ahmed, is working to improve the life of people in the third world, with a special emphasis on education, training, housing and healthcare. The foundation has raised funds for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, and also supports the Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge University and Manchester Metropolitan University by providing scholarships to outstanding students. The charity’s work has including the development of Burunga Iqbal Ahmed High School and College for 1400 students in Sylhet. “We are very proud in successfully completing this mission and like to thank all those involved, especially to the volunteers from Burunga Iqbal Ahmed High School” Iqbal Ahmed OBE High Standards Seamark continues to set high standards in all aspects of food production in terms of hygiene, the environment and working conditions. The group has always been careful to source its raw materials from environmentally sustainable sources, and all its business policies and strategies are developed to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment, from general waste to carbon emissions. Seamark also ensures the working conditions of all its staff exceed international labour standards. The group is firmly committed to upholding basic human rights. It fully supports the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organisation, a UN agency, which seeks the promotion of social justice and recognised labour rights. Seamark has always been committed to ensuring all its activities and all its suppliers comply with ethical trading, and with codes of labour practice based on internationally agreed labour standards. Modern Slavery Statement This statement is made pursuant to the to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps the Company has taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place within our business. We acknowledge our responsibility to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and will ensure transparency. Seamark plc is a multinational company with 30 years’ experience in the seafood market supplying to a worldwide customer base from its own process factories in the UK and Bangladesh and procuring raw materials from a network of long established EU approved suppliers. A major supplier is our own company based in Bangladesh and by direct participation in the management of the business and regular visits during the year we are able to ensure that working and employment practices meet the required standards and this is supported by audit against the Ethical Trade Initiative which is founded on the conventions of the International Labour Organisation and is an internationally recognised code of labour practice. Seamark plc recognises that imported produce from outside the UK and EU carries more risk of slavery and trafficking issues and we require our suppliers to commit to ethical trading and employment practices and as part of our initiative our suppliers are required to complete our questionnaire in relation to slavery and human trafficking. We have zero tolerance of slavery and trafficking and expect all those in our supply chain to comply with our values. It is company policy not to support or deal with any company which is knowingly involved in slavery or trafficking and actively encourage our suppliers to undertake an ethical audit. We ensure through our HR policies that all employees are treated fairly without discrimination, that pay rates comply with statutory provisions and that employment contracts specify terms and conditions and disciplinary procedures. Employees are encouraged to share any concerns regarding practices within the company and its supply chain. We aim to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith and are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting in good faith any concerns in relation to slavery and trafficking within in own business and our supply chain. Approved by the directors of Seamark plc 15 April 2021 Learn More Who We Are Iqbal Bros Foundation DISCOVER MORE OUR BUSINESS GROUP Discover Seamark: Vermilion & Cinnabar > IBCO > Restaurant Wholesale > The Iqbal Bros Foundation > CONTACT US Hulme Hall Lane / Lord North Street Sportcity Manchester M40 8AD England Telephone: +44(0) 161 202 5000 Fax: +44(0) 161 202 5001 Email: contact@seamark.co.uk Social Media: Twitter Facebook CAREERS Here at Seamark, we are always looking for new talent to join our family and help carry on our success. 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