Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, debt bondage, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms and may exist in direct and indirect business relationships. As part of our commitment to ethical conduct, we expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the highest standards of integrity, dignity, and lawful employment practices.

Our approach is grounded in risk awareness, due diligence, and continuous improvement. We regularly assess where modern slavery risks may arise, focusing on high-risk sectors, geographies, and labour arrangements. Where concerns are identified, we take prompt action to investigate, remedy, and prevent recurrence. This modern slavery policy statement applies across our organisation and supports our broader commitment to human rights and responsible business behaviour.

Our Commitments

We maintain clear internal standards that prohibit exploitation in every form. All workers must be recruited, managed, and paid fairly, with freedom of movement, safe working conditions, and lawful hours of work. We do not tolerate withholding of identity documents, deceptive recruitment practices, or any form of coercion. Our managers are expected to identify warning signs and escalate concerns immediately through formal reporting routes. We also require responsible resourcing practices that ensure labour is engaged voluntarily and with full understanding of terms.

Supplier relationships are a critical part of our modern slavery commitment. We expect suppliers to demonstrate equivalent standards and to maintain transparent employment practices throughout their own operations and subcontracting chains. Our supplier onboarding process includes risk screening, contractual anti-slavery clauses, and, where appropriate, enhanced review. Supplier audits may be conducted both announced and unannounced, depending on risk level and prior performance. These audits assess worker treatment, recruitment records, payroll accuracy, grievance handling, and the use of labour brokers.

Monitoring and Remediation

Where an audit or assessment reveals non-compliance, we will require corrective action plans with clear deadlines and measurable outcomes. In serious cases, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship. We recognise that sustainable change is most effective when issues are addressed quickly and fairly, with worker welfare central to the response. Our procurement teams are trained to consider social compliance alongside quality, cost, and service, ensuring that modern slavery risks are not overlooked in commercial decision-making.

All personnel are encouraged to report concerns in good faith without fear of retaliation. We provide multiple reporting channels so that issues can be raised confidentially and, where permitted by law, anonymously. Reports may be made to line management, compliance teams, or designated safeguarding representatives. Every allegation is taken seriously and assessed promptly. We investigate concerns with discretion, protect whistleblowers from victimisation, and take disciplinary or legal action where required.

Training and awareness are essential to the effectiveness of this statement. We provide relevant employees with guidance on recognising indicators of exploitation, including restricted freedom, unexplained vulnerability, unusual control by third parties, and inconsistent wage or identity document practices. In addition, we reinforce the importance of ethical recruitment and responsible labour management across procurement, operations, and leadership teams. This ensures that our modern slavery controls remain practical, current, and embedded in day-to-day activity.

We will review this statement annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with legal requirements, operational realities, and evolving risk patterns. The annual review considers audit results, incident trends, training participation, supplier performance, and any changes to our business model or supply chain footprint. Lessons learned are used to strengthen controls and improve accountability across the organisation. This process supports continual progress and reinforces our long-term commitment to eradicating exploitation.

We also work with trusted partners and industry peers to improve understanding of labour rights and strengthen prevention measures. Collaboration helps us address systemic risks that cannot be solved by one organisation alone. By maintaining clear standards, active oversight, and a strong culture of responsibility, we aim to contribute to fairer working conditions throughout our value chain.

This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our commitment to lawful, ethical, and humane business practices. We will continue to refine our approach as circumstances change, keeping prevention, detection, and remediation at the centre of our efforts. Through zero tolerance, supplier audits, reliable reporting channels, and annual review, we reaffirm our determination to identify and eliminate modern slavery wherever it may occur.