Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement reflects our commitment to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, child labour, and any practice that restricts freedom or exploits vulnerability. This statement outlines the principles, controls, and responsibilities that guide our approach across our operations and supply chain.

Our organization recognizes that modern slavery can appear in many forms and may be hidden within complex supply chains. For this reason, we apply a proactive risk-based approach that emphasizes prevention, detection, and response. The modern slavery statement applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners. We expect every party acting on our behalf to uphold the same ethical standards and to support a workplace and supply network built on dignity, transparency, and accountability.

We embed these expectations into our governance framework through policies, training, and due diligence processes. Modern slavery risks are reviewed as part of procurement and supplier onboarding, with attention to geography, industry, labour practices, and subcontracting arrangements. Where necessary, we request supporting evidence, challenge inconsistent information, and take corrective action when concerns arise. Our objective is not only compliance, but meaningful prevention of exploitation.

Supplier management is central to our anti-slavery strategy. We conduct supplier audits and assessments proportionate to the level of risk presented. These reviews may include document checks, worker welfare indicators, site visits, and evaluation of recruitment practices. If a supplier is identified as high risk or non-compliant, we require a remediation plan with clear deadlines. Persistent failure to improve may result in suspension or termination of the relationship. Through this process, the modern slavery policy is reinforced in practice, not just in principle.

We also expect our suppliers to cascade equivalent standards throughout their own supply chains. Contracts may include obligations relating to lawful employment, age verification, fair wages, reasonable working hours, and the prohibition of passport retention or recruitment fees charged to workers. In addition, we monitor for signs of coercion, deception, or restricted movement. The modern slavery framework we apply aims to create consistent expectations from direct suppliers through to lower-tier providers.

To support awareness, we provide relevant training to staff involved in procurement, operations, and supplier oversight. Training covers common indicators of exploitation, escalation routes, and the responsibilities of individuals who suspect misconduct. We encourage a culture where concerns are raised early and handled seriously. This strengthens our ability to identify hidden risks and ensures that our anti-slavery statement is supported by informed action across the organization.

Reporting channels are available so that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Employees, contractors, and other stakeholders are expected to report any suspicion, incident, or breach relating to modern slavery through the established internal channels. Reports may be made confidentially, and allegations are reviewed promptly and fairly. We take every report seriously and investigate issues in line with applicable law and internal procedures.

Where a concern is substantiated, we act decisively. Responses may include immediate safeguarding measures, engagement with specialist support, suspension of transactions, or referral to appropriate authorities. We also seek to address root causes, such as weak recruitment controls or inadequate supplier oversight. Our modern slavery commitment includes the expectation that remedial action should prioritize the protection of affected workers and the prevention of further harm.

Annual review is a core part of our governance process. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, review incidents and audit findings, and consider changes in legislation, market conditions, and supply-chain risk. This review informs updates to policy, due diligence, training, and monitoring. By revisiting our approach annually, we ensure that the modern slavery statement remains relevant, practical, and aligned with emerging risks.

Before finalizing each annual cycle, we examine whether our measures have delivered measurable improvement. This includes considering the quality of supplier audits, the timeliness of investigations, the use of reporting channels, and the extent to which corrective actions were completed. If gaps are identified, we strengthen our controls and assign accountability for delivery. Continuous improvement is essential to maintaining an effective modern slavery response.

We remain committed to operating responsibly and to influencing positive practice throughout our business relationships. Our zero-tolerance modern slavery policy applies without exception, and all parties are expected to share responsibility for upholding it. Through due diligence, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to prevent exploitation and protect human rights across our operations and supply chain.