Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our enduring commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. Our approach is founded on a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery or human trafficking. We recognise that saying no tolerance must be matched by clear actions: policies, due diligence, training and escalation procedures that are visible and enforceable across the organisation.

We maintain a company-wide anti-slavery statement that aligns with international standards and local laws. Senior leadership endorses this modern slavery policy and ensures resources are available to embed it into procurement, HR and third-party management processes. Our ethical sourcing principles are integrated into supplier onboarding and contract clauses, requiring compliance with our expectations on working conditions, wages and freedom of movement.

As part of this slavery and human trafficking statement we prioritise practical measures: targeted supplier audits, risk-based assessments, and real-time grievance and reporting channels for workers. Supplier audits are conducted both on-site and remotely where appropriate, with corrective action plans required for any non-conformances. These audits assess indicators of forced labour, deceptive recruitment, debt bondage and restricted worker freedoms, and are coupled with continuous improvement programmes for our suppliers.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Due Diligence

Our zero-tolerance policy is explicit: any confirmed instance of modern slavery will trigger immediate remedial action, which may include termination of contracts with suppliers who fail to remedy serious breaches. We will provide support and protection for affected workers and cooperate with authorities where appropriate. This modern slavery policy emphasises prevention, worker remediation and transparency.

We conduct ongoing due diligence across sourcing regions, categorising suppliers by risk profile and commodity. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced scrutiny, including in-person inspections, documentation checks and worker interviews. Our procurement teams are trained to identify red flags and to escalate concerns to the compliance committee. We also integrate supplier performance metrics into procurement scorecards to incentivise compliance.

To embed the anti-slavery statement across our workforce and value chain we provide regular education and capacity building. Training includes recognising trafficking indicators, understanding the rights of workers, and familiarisation with our reporting channels. We maintain an internal policy library and require managers to confirm completion of key training modules.

Reporting Channels, Remediation and Annual Review

Workers, suppliers and stakeholders are encouraged to raise concerns through multiple reporting channels. These reporting channels include anonymous hotlines, dedicated escalation pathways within the company and safe referral routes for affected individuals. All reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly; we do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Our remediation framework focuses on the immediate safety and wellbeing of victims, working with specialists and community partners as needed. Where breaches are identified, corrective action plans with clear timelines are established, monitored and verified through follow-up audits. Persistent non-compliance may result in contract termination and referral to relevant authorities.

We commit to an annual review of this slavery and human trafficking statement and associated policies to ensure continuous improvement. The review examines audit outcomes, incident reports, supply chain changes and evolving legal and sector standards. Findings from the annual review inform updates to our modern slavery statement, training, and supplier due diligence processes. Senior leadership reviews the outcomes and approves any required changes to strengthen our response to modern slavery risks.

In conclusion, this anti-slavery statement reflects a strong organisational stance and a programme of practical measures—compliance checks, supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review cycle—designed to identify, prevent and remedy modern slavery in all its forms. We remain committed to transparency, continual improvement and the protection of human rights across our operations and supply chains.