Modern Slavery Statement

Modern slavery is a serious violation of human rights, and we are committed to ensuring that it has no place in our operations or supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out the principles, controls, and responsibilities that guide our approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing any risk of forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, or child labour. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of exploitation and expect the same standard from everyone who works with us.

Our commitment is embedded across our business through governance, due diligence, and continuous improvement. We recognise that the risk of modern slavery can exist in complex supply chains, especially where goods or services are sourced across multiple tiers. For that reason, our slavery and human trafficking statement is reviewed against the realities of our sourcing activity, operational footprint, and the countries in which our suppliers operate. We require clear ethical conduct, lawful employment practices, and respect for worker dignity at every stage of the relationship.

All employees, contractors, and business partners are expected to act in accordance with our ethical standards. Training and internal awareness efforts help ensure that everyone understands how to identify warning signs, escalate concerns, and respond appropriately. Any confirmed breach of our policy may result in contract termination, remedial action, or other measures considered necessary to protect workers and uphold our standards.

Supplier risk management is a central part of our approach. We assess suppliers before onboarding and continue to monitor them through ongoing review processes. Where the nature of the relationship or geography indicates higher risk, we apply enhanced scrutiny and request evidence of labour practices, recruitment controls, and worker protections. Our supplier audits are designed to check compliance with employment laws, wage practices, working hours, freedom of movement, and the absence of coercion or debt bondage.

Audit findings are recorded and followed up through corrective action plans. If deficiencies are identified, suppliers are expected to address them within agreed timeframes. Where a supplier is unable or unwilling to remedy serious concerns, we may suspend or end the relationship. This approach reinforces our modern slavery statement by linking risk identification with practical consequences and continuous improvement.

We also expect suppliers to extend these obligations to their own subcontractors and labour providers. In this way, the requirements of our anti-slavery statement are not limited to direct suppliers but are encouraged throughout the wider chain. We aim to build transparent relationships based on honesty, accountability, and lawful treatment of workers.

Reporting concerns is an essential safeguard. Any worker, employee, or third party who suspects exploitation may raise concerns through our internal reporting channels, which are designed to allow issues to be escalated safely and, where appropriate, confidentially. Reports may relate to recruitment fees, document retention, intimidation, unsafe accommodation, excessive working hours, or any other practice that could indicate modern slavery. All concerns are taken seriously and investigated promptly.

We prohibit retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith. This protection is an important part of our governance framework and helps ensure that vulnerabilities are brought to light early. The success of a slavery and human trafficking statement depends not only on policy, but also on the confidence people have in the process for raising issues and seeing action taken.

Our approach is supported by clear oversight from senior leadership, who are responsible for monitoring progress and ensuring that modern slavery risks are addressed. Leadership accountability ensures that this statement is not a formality, but a living commitment that shapes decision-making, procurement, and supplier engagement.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We conduct an annual review of this statement, our procedures, and the effectiveness of our controls. The review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, supplier performance, changes in legislation, and emerging risk areas. Where improvements are needed, we update our practices and strengthen our due diligence measures accordingly. This annual cycle helps ensure that our modern slavery framework remains relevant and effective.

We also use the review process to identify opportunities for better training, stronger contract language, and enhanced monitoring of higher-risk categories. By doing so, we aim to continually improve our response to exploitation risks and maintain a robust modern slavery statement that reflects current expectations and responsible business practice.

This statement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to ethical trade, fair treatment, and human rights protection. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review, we seek to prevent abuse and promote transparency throughout our operations and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen our processes so that our slavery and human trafficking statement remains effective, credible, and aligned with our values.