This statement has been published pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“Modern Slavery Act”) and sets out the approach of Risen Tech LTD to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in Risen Tech’s supply chains or in any parts of its own business operations.

Website Operation The website risentech.co.uk is operated by Risen Tech LTD, a company registered in England and Wales with registration number 15913646. Our registered office is located at 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX.

Introduction

Risen Tech is a payments enablement and software company. Our next-gen payments platform, proprietary global payment network, and vertical-specific software help our clients get paid and help their customers pay with ease—no matter where they are in the world. Our clients rely on us for integrated solutions that are both global and local, combining tailored invoicing with flexible payment options, and delivering highly personalized omni-channel experiences. We believe we make generational advances for our clients by transforming payments into a source of value and growth for their organizations while delighting their customers with payment experiences that are engaging, secure, fast, and transparent.

Risen Tech Values

Risen Tech recognizes its role as a global leader in payments processing and its resulting responsibility to respect and protect the rights of our personnel and our broader stakeholders. This includes adherence to Risen Tech’s core values – global collaboration, fulfillment, evolved learning, authenticity, execution, and ambitious innovation.

Our management team is committed to building a culture that supports every individual on their professional journey and supports physical and mental health, personal dignity, dedicated programs to enhance equity, inclusion, and diversity, and a charitable foundation supporting higher education students focused on global health, social justice, and global citizenship.

Responsible Recruitment

Risen Tech’s workforce continues to consist primarily of permanent employees (approximately 93%). Risen Tech sources personnel directly or through specified, reputable employment agencies. Risen Tech maintains a skilled workforce that is not composed of traditionally vulnerable groups. All Risen Tech personnel are subject to background checks as part of the onboarding process. As a result, Risen Tech faces minimal risk of experiencing modern slavery and human trafficking issues within its workforce.

Lawful and ethical behavior in hiring is critical to our continued success. Risen Tech fully supports the zero-tolerance policies adopted by the U.S., U.K., Australia, and other governments to combat modern slavery or the trafficking of persons for any purpose. To this end, Risen Tech strictly prohibits, in line with any applicable regulation including the Modern Slavery Act:

• The use of recruiters that do not comply with local labor laws in the country in which the recruiting takes place;
• Using misleading or fraudulent practices in the recruitment of personnel or offering of employment, such as failing to disclose, in a format and language easily accessible to the worker, basic information or making material misrepresentations during the recruitment of personnel regarding the key terms and conditions of employment;
• If required by law, failing to provide an employment contract, recruitment agreement, or other required work document in writing and in a language the individual understands.

Workplace Practices

Risen Tech is committed to the safety and well-being of its personnel. To this end, Risen Tech has implemented the following workplace practices:

• Risen Tech is an equal opportunity employer and administers all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic disposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
• Risen Tech is committed to ensuring that all personnel are able to enjoy a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment.
• Risen Tech strictly forbids discrimination or harassment of any kind. Any form of harassment, whether by a fellow employee or contractor, manager, supervisor, or by a third party doing business with Risen Tech, will not be tolerated.
• If an individual believes that they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment or has witnessed discrimination or harassment in the workplace, they should immediately bring concerns to the attention of People & Culture (HR), a supervisor, or any member of management with whom they are comfortable.
• Risen Tech takes allegations of discrimination or harassment very seriously and will actively investigate all complaints.

Training and Awareness Risen Tech requires all of its personnel to undergo training on specific topics relevant to human dignity and human rights, including privacy and protection of personal information, ethical conduct, anti-harassment, health and safety, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and legal compliance across a range of matters including anti-bribery and anti-corruption.

Our policies are consistent with human rights principles and our commitment against slavery and human trafficking both within our business and by the suppliers that support our organization. Our policies, training, and company-sponsored initiatives include a range of important topics:

• Code of Conduct
• Corporate Governance Guidelines
• Insider Trading
• Conflicts of Interest
• Whistleblowing
• AML/CTF
• UK Anti-Bribery Act
• U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Anti-Harassment
• Privacy and Information Security
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and ally training

Supply Chain Management

Like most multinational businesses, Risen Tech works with suppliers on a global scale. Risen Tech is dedicated to protecting and advancing human rights in all of our operations, including by ensuring that our products and services are ethically and sustainably sourced. We expect our suppliers to uphold these same principles. To this end, we look beyond our operations to the wider supply chain, where the biggest impacts occur.

To mitigate any reputational and integrity risks in its supply chain, Risen Tech performs a comprehensive due diligence vendor risk assessment of all of its suppliers and affirmatively abstains from entering into a contractual relationship with any supplier that does not demonstrate ethical and socially responsible behavior that aligns with Risen Tech’s values.

Governance

To further the effective implementation of Risen Tech’s values, Risen Tech shall engage in internal monitoring and recommend changes to these practices as Risen Tech’s leadership team deems advisable.

• Risen Tech leadership will act as role models by incorporating these practices and considerations into decision-making in all business activities.
• Risen Tech leadership will ensure that appropriate organizational structures are in place to effectively identify, monitor, and manage integrity issues and performance relevant to Risen Tech’s business and report to the Executive Team as needed.
• Risen Tech’s policy committee will continually review and monitor changes or additions to regulations and industry standards to adopt new policies or changes thereto.

Conclusion

Together, we at Risen Tech recognize there is much to do to condemn and prevent modern slavery and human trafficking, and we are excited to stand with so many great companies in being an active advocate for human rights and personal dignity. We look forward to helping to build a more free, respectful, and inclusive future for all.