DCS Group UK Ltd

United Kingdom

DCS Group is a key UK distributor and manufacturer that works with hundreds of brands across various sectors, providing distribution and manufacturing services to a diverse range of industries.

CCI Score

36.64

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

DCS Group Publishes Modern Slavery Statement (2024)

DCS Group UK Ltd has published its Modern Slavery Statement for 2024 on the government registry, indicating its compliance with legal requirements to disclose efforts and policies addressing modern slavery risks within its supply chain.

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DCS Group UK Ltd is currently rated as a Dissenter.

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Latest Events

NOV

11

2024

DCS Group Publishes Modern Slavery Statement (2024)
28.72

DCS Group UK Ltd has published its Modern Slavery Statement for 2024 on the government registry, indicating its compliance with legal requirements to disclose efforts and policies addressing modern slavery risks within its supply chain.
+30

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

Publishing a Modern Slavery Statement demonstrates a level of transparency and an acknowledgment of labor and human rights issues in the supply chain. While such statements are legally mandated in the UK, the act of public disclosure is a positive step toward ethical business practices and protecting worker rights.

DCS GROUP (UK) LIMITED modern slavery statement summary (2024)
JUL

04

2023

Approval of DCS Group's 2023 Modern Slavery Statement
62.69

DCS Group (UK) Ltd published its 2023 Modern Slavery Statement detailing comprehensive measures—including robust due diligence, supplier risk assessments, internal audits, training, and whistleblowing procedures—to prevent modern slavery in both its operations and supply chains. The statement, approved by the Board on 4th July 2023, demonstrates the company's commitment to upholding human rights and ethical business practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The Modern Slavery Statement includes clear policies for employee protection, grievance procedures, comprehensive anti-slavery training and internal audits, underscoring a strong commitment to labor rights and fair treatment of workers.

PDF Modern Slavery Statement - DCS Group
+70

Supply Chain Ethics

March 29

The statement details extensive due diligence processes for supplier screening, risk assessments based on Global Slavery Index data, and mandatory supplier declarations aimed at curbing exploitation. These measures reflect a proactive stance in ensuring ethical supply chain practices.

PDF Modern Slavery Statement - DCS Group
FEB

16

2021

DCS Group UK Ltd Modern Slavery and Human Rights Initiative
56.01

DCS Group (UK) Ltd released its 2021 Modern Slavery Statement detailing comprehensive due diligence measures, robust internal policies, and supplier risk assessments that safeguard human rights and prevent modern slavery across its business and supply chains.
+90

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The statement outlines strong internal measures such as fair employment contracts, grievance procedures, mandatory training, and whistleblowing policies that underscore DCS Group's commitment to protecting workers' rights and combating modern slavery.

Modern Slavery Statement 2021
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 29

DCS Group demonstrates effective supply chain ethics by requiring supplier due diligence, conducting regular audits, and enforcing strict anti-slavery supplier declarations. These measures significantly mitigate the risk of modern slavery within their extended supply chain.

Modern Slavery Statement 2021
JAN

01

2001

DCS Group Lobbying Activity Profile
-0.88

OpenSecrets reports that DCS Group, functioning as a lobbying firm, was hired by 1 client in 2001 with no reported lobbying expenditures. This profile highlights the firm's involvement in influencing political processes, which raises concerns about corporate influence on public policy.
-10

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 29

Though the lobbying activity was minimal, the fact that DCS Group is identified as a lobbying firm contributes to ongoing concerns regarding corporate influence on political decision-making. From an anti-fascist perspective, any engagement in political lobbying, even at a low level, may facilitate corporate regulatory capture and undermine democratic accountability.

DCS Group Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets