Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, child labour, and the withholding of identity documents. Our commitment applies across every level of the organisation and to every supplier relationship. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold these principles and to act with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.

Our approach is guided by the belief that a responsible business must actively identify and prevent risk, not merely respond to it. To support this, we maintain policies and procedures designed to strengthen awareness, improve due diligence, and embed ethical conduct in decision-making. Modern slavery prevention is reviewed as part of our wider compliance framework, ensuring that our actions remain aligned with legal requirements and best practice.

We provide regular training to relevant teams so they can recognise warning signs, assess risk, and escalate concerns appropriately. This includes guidance on labour standards, recruitment practices, and supply chain oversight. In addition, we expect managers to ensure that procurement decisions consider ethical sourcing from the outset. By promoting a strong culture of accountability, we reduce the likelihood that exploitation will go unnoticed or unmanaged.

Supplier due diligence is a core part of our modern slavery policy. Before engaging with new suppliers, we assess their labour practices, country risk, industry exposure, and employment controls. Existing suppliers are monitored according to risk level, and high-risk relationships may be subject to enhanced review. Where concerns arise, we require corrective action plans and reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship if standards are not met.

We also carry out supplier audits as a practical control to verify compliance and identify gaps in labour governance. These audits may include document checks, worker interviews, site visits, and reviews of recruitment processes. Findings are recorded, tracked, and followed up until remediation is complete. Modern slavery risks are treated seriously, and repeated non-compliance is escalated to senior management for decision-making.

Our reporting channels are designed to make it safe to raise concerns in good faith. Employees and third parties are encouraged to report suspected breaches, unethical conduct, or any indication of coercion, exploitation, or abuse. Reports may be made anonymously where permitted, and all concerns are handled confidentially. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern, and every report is investigated promptly and fairly.

If a potential issue is confirmed, we take appropriate remedial action based on the nature and severity of the case. This may include worker support, process changes, supplier improvement measures, or termination of business if necessary. Our focus is not only on enforcement but also on prevention through stronger controls, better oversight, and continuous learning. We recognise that a meaningful response requires both accountability and long-term improvement.

Senior leadership has overall responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery Statement and ensuring that controls remain effective. Performance is monitored through internal reviews, risk assessments, and supplier assurance activities. Key indicators include training completion, audit outcomes, case trends, and the implementation of corrective actions. This ensures that modern slavery compliance remains visible at the highest level of the business.

This statement is reviewed annually to confirm that it remains relevant, robust, and responsive to changes in legislation, operations, and risk exposure. The annual review considers emerging threats, audit results, reporting data, and feedback from responsible teams. Where improvements are identified, we update policies, strengthen controls, and communicate changes across the organisation. Through this ongoing commitment, we aim to uphold human dignity and ensure our supply chain remains free from exploitation.