Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our commitment to preventing exploitation, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, and all other forms of modern slavery within our organisation and across our supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many sectors and geographies, and that responsible businesses must take active steps to identify, prevent, and address risks. Our approach is founded on a zero-tolerance policy, supported by due diligence, risk assessment, and ongoing oversight.

We expect the highest ethical standards from everyone working with us. This includes employees, contractors, agents, consultants, and business partners. We have established clear internal principles to ensure that our operations are conducted lawfully and that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Our slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all business activities and reflects our commitment to continuous improvement.

We also recognise that modern slavery risks may be present deeper in our supply base. For this reason, we require our suppliers to uphold standards consistent with our own policies. Where concerns are identified, we will act promptly and proportionately, including reviewing relationships, requesting corrective action, or disengaging where necessary.

Supplier management is a key part of our modern slavery prevention framework. We conduct risk-based assessments before onboarding suppliers and throughout the relationship. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced scrutiny, including document reviews, contractual controls, and supplier audits. These audits help us evaluate labour practices, recruitment methods, wage compliance, working hours, and the protection of vulnerable workers.

Our procurement and compliance teams work together to identify warning signs such as unusual recruitment fees, restricted freedom of movement, identity document retention, or inconsistent employment records. When concerns arise, we seek evidence of remediation and monitor progress. If a supplier fails to cooperate or demonstrates repeated non-compliance, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise potential indicators of exploitation and understand how to escalate concerns. This ensures that our anti-slavery controls are not merely written commitments, but practical tools embedded in everyday decision-making across purchasing, operations, and management.

We encourage a culture in which concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Our reporting channels are designed to allow employees and third parties to report suspected misconduct, unethical behaviour, or possible modern slavery issues through confidential and appropriate internal processes. Reports are handled seriously, assessed promptly, and investigated in line with our procedures.

Any allegation involving forced labour, coercion, child labour, or trafficking is treated as a priority. Where necessary, we may involve specialist advisers or external authorities to ensure a proper response. We also maintain records of reported issues, investigations, findings, and corrective actions so that lessons learned can strengthen future prevention efforts.

Our commitment extends beyond immediate compliance. We aim to build resilient relationships with suppliers that share our values and demonstrate respect for human rights. This includes regular review of contractual terms, policy updates, and performance monitoring to ensure that our expectations remain clear and effective.

Our governance arrangements support accountability for the implementation of this statement. Senior management reviews modern slavery risks, mitigation activity, and the effectiveness of our controls. This oversight ensures that responsibility is shared across the business and that decisions are made with awareness of human rights impacts. Zero tolerance remains our guiding principle when dealing with exploitation in any form.

This statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in legislation, business operations, supplier relationships, and emerging risk areas. The review process enables us to assess progress against our objectives and strengthen our response where needed. As part of this cycle, we examine audit findings, incident trends, training completion, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

We are committed to maintaining a proactive and transparent approach to modern slavery prevention. By combining rigorous supplier audits, clear reporting channels, strong governance, and an annual review process, we seek to reduce risk and uphold human rights throughout our business and supply chains. This statement demonstrates our ongoing determination to act responsibly, respond decisively, and promote ethical conduct at every level.