Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction

This statement is made on behalf of Squirrel Energy Group Ltd (Company No. 08349449) and Squirrel Energy Services Ltd (Company No. 12918250), both registered in England and Wales with a registered office at Group First House, Mead Way, Padiham, Lancashire BB12 7NG.

It is published pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps we have taken during the financial year ending 31 December 2025 to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or supply chains.

1. Our Business

Squirrel Energy is a specialist solar energy and battery storage installation company operating across the United Kingdom. We design and install solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage solutions, and associated electrical infrastructure for domestic, commercial, and agricultural customers.

Our workforce is based entirely in the United Kingdom. We engage directly employed staff and, where required, vetted sub-contractors who are required to comply with all applicable employment legislation.

2. Our Supply Chains

Our principal supply chains involve the procurement of:

• Solar photovoltaic panels and inverters from established Tier 1 manufacturers.
• Battery storage systems and associated electrical components.
• Mounting and racking systems.
• Electrical materials and ancillary installation equipment.

A significant proportion of the solar panels and components we source are manufactured in Asia, principally China. We recognise that supply chains in this sector can be complex and that the risk of modern slavery, forced labour, and poor working conditions exists in certain manufacturing regions.

3. Policies in Relation to Slavery and Human Trafficking

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. Our approach includes:

• Employment standards — all employees are engaged on written contracts, paid at or above the National Living Wage, and have the right to work in the UK verified before commencement of employment.
• Sub-contractor requirements — sub-contractors are required to confirm compliance with all applicable employment and health and safety legislation as a condition of engagement.
• Supplier selection — where practicable, we give preference to suppliers who hold recognised ethical trade certifications or who can demonstrate robust labour standards in their manufacturing operations.

4. Due Diligence

During the year we have taken the following steps to identify and address the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains:

• Reviewed our principal equipment suppliers' publicly available modern slavery statements and ethical trade policies.
• Prioritised suppliers who are members of recognised industry bodies or who hold third-party ethical audit certifications (such as SMETA or equivalent).
• Ensured that all directly employed staff hold the right to work in the UK and are engaged on fair terms.
• Maintained our MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accreditation, which requires adherence to quality and compliance standards throughout our operations.

5. Risk Assessment

We consider the risk of modern slavery within our own directly employed workforce to be low, given that all staff are UK-based, engaged on formal contracts, and subject to right-to-work checks.

We recognise a higher inherent risk further up our supply chain, particularly in the manufacture of solar panels and electronic components. We continue to monitor developments in this area, including guidance from the UK Government and industry bodies, and will strengthen our due diligence processes accordingly.

6. Training and Awareness

We ensure that relevant members of our management team are aware of the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the indicators of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will continue to develop our training and awareness programme as our business grows.

7. Reporting Concerns

Any employee, sub-contractor, or third party who has concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking in connection with our business or supply chains is encouraged to report those concerns to us at [email protected]. All reports will be treated in confidence and investigated promptly.

8. Future Steps

In the coming year we intend to:

• Formalise a supplier code of conduct that includes explicit modern slavery and human rights requirements.
• Introduce a structured supplier questionnaire covering labour standards and ethical trade practices.
• Continue to review and strengthen our internal policies and training in this area.

Approval

This statement has been approved by the board of directors of Squirrel Energy Group Ltd and will be reviewed and updated annually.