Modern Slavery Statement

Modern slavery statement sets out our commitment to preventing exploitation in every part of our operations. We recognise that modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, and human trafficking are severe human rights violations that can occur in complex supply chains and business relationships. Our approach is grounded in a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery and any practices that may enable it.

We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to act with integrity and to uphold the principles of fairness, dignity, and respect. This modern slavery statement applies across our organisation and informs how we select suppliers, manage risk, and review performance. We are committed to identifying, assessing, and addressing potential risks through clear governance and consistent due diligence.

Our framework is supported by policies, training, and ongoing oversight. We use a risk-based approach to focus on higher-risk areas, especially where there may be geographic, sector, or labour-practice vulnerabilities. Modern slavery prevention is not a one-time exercise; it is a continuous responsibility that requires vigilance, transparency, and accountability.

We require suppliers to confirm compliance with our standards and to maintain suitable controls within their own operations and supply chains. As part of our supplier management process, we carry out supplier audits where appropriate, including desktop reviews, document checks, and on-site assessments for selected high-risk categories. These audits help us evaluate recruitment practices, working conditions, wage compliance, and the use of subcontractors.

Where concerns are identified, we expect prompt corrective action. In serious cases, we may suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers that fail to address modern slavery risks or that refuse to cooperate with our requirements. This modern slavery statement reinforces that commercial considerations will never override our responsibility to protect people from exploitation.

Training is provided to relevant teams so they can recognise warning signs such as retention of identity documents, restricted movement, excessive recruitment fees, or inconsistent employment records. By improving awareness, we strengthen our ability to prevent, detect, and respond to risk across the business and supply chain.

Reporting channels are an essential part of our safeguarding framework. We encourage anyone who suspects a breach, observes unethical labour practices, or has concerns about exploitation to raise the issue through internal reporting routes. Reports are handled confidentially and investigated in line with our procedures, with protection from retaliation for individuals who speak up in good faith.

Our response process is designed to be fair, timely, and proportionate. Depending on the finding, actions may include supplier engagement, remediation plans, enhanced monitoring, or escalation to senior management. Zero tolerance policy means that confirmed breaches are treated seriously and addressed decisively.

We also work to embed responsible sourcing into procurement decisions and contract management. This includes asking suppliers to demonstrate that workers are recruited ethically, paid lawfully, and treated with dignity. By aligning expectations across our operations, our modern slavery policy supports both compliance and ethical business conduct.

Annual review is a key part of our governance cycle. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, review incidents and risks, and update our actions where needed. This review considers audit outcomes, training completion, supplier performance, and any changes in law, regulation, or risk profile.

Through this process, we refine our priorities and strengthen our approach to modern slavery prevention. We aim to improve data quality, expand due diligence where necessary, and ensure that lessons learned are reflected in future planning. The annual review also helps us confirm that our standards remain relevant and effective.

This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical practices, respect for human rights, and continuous improvement. We will continue to reinforce our modern slavery statement through monitoring, collaboration, and decisive action wherever risks are identified.