Modern Slavery Statement
Our Modern Slavery Statement reflects a clear and unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, responsible business practices, and respect for human rights across every part of our operations. We recognize that modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude, child labour, and human trafficking, is a serious and unacceptable violation of basic dignity. Accordingly, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation within our organization and throughout our supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out the principles that guide our approach, the controls we apply, and the standards we expect from colleagues, suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
Our governance framework is designed to identify risk early and respond decisively. We require all relevant teams to consider slavery and trafficking risks when selecting suppliers, onboarding third parties, and reviewing commercial arrangements. Internal policies are supported by training, due diligence checks, and periodic risk assessments. These measures help ensure that our response to modern slavery remains practical, consistent, and proportionate to the nature of our operations. We treat the prevention of exploitation as a core part of responsible management, not as a separate compliance exercise.
A central element of our approach is rigorous oversight of suppliers and service providers. We expect every supplier to uphold ethical labour standards and to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws. Where appropriate, supplier audits are carried out to assess working conditions, recruitment practices, wage controls, identity document retention, and subcontracting arrangements. Where concerns are identified, we require prompt corrective action and, if necessary, suspend or terminate the relationship. Our modern slavery policy applies to all tiers of the supply chain, and suppliers are expected to maintain equivalent standards with their own partners and subcontractors.
We also recognize that effective prevention depends on strong reporting mechanisms. Employees and workers must be able to raise concerns safely, and we encourage the reporting of any suspected exploitation, coercion, or unsafe labour practice. Reports may be made through internal reporting channels established for confidential escalation and review. All concerns are handled sensitively, investigated appropriately, and recorded in line with our internal controls. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited, and we aim to foster a culture where speaking up is supported and protected.
Training and awareness are essential to strengthening our response. Relevant staff receive guidance on how to spot warning signs, including restricted movement, signs of debt bondage, withholding of passports, or unusual recruitment fees. Managers with responsibility for procurement or supplier oversight are expected to understand the risks associated with higher-risk sectors, geographies, and labour models. By embedding awareness across the business, we improve our ability to detect issues early and take effective action. Our slavery and human trafficking statement is therefore supported by continuous learning and practical accountability.
We maintain a risk-based due diligence process to identify suppliers or activities that may present increased exposure. This may include reviewing business ownership, labour sourcing practices, subcontracting transparency, and the use of labour brokers. In higher-risk scenarios, additional checks may be required before engagement can proceed. We also review our contracts to include clear expectations regarding ethical employment, compliance with law, audit access, and cooperation in investigations. These contractual requirements help reinforce our anti-slavery commitment across the wider network of business relationships.
Annual review is an important part of our framework. We assess the effectiveness of our actions at least once every year, considering changes in legislation, operations, procurement activity, and emerging risk trends. The review examines incidents, audit outcomes, training completion, and any reported concerns to determine whether additional controls are required. Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures, strengthen oversight, and adjust our priorities accordingly. This keeps our modern slavery statement current, relevant, and responsive to evolving risks.
We remain committed to taking proportionate and meaningful action wherever modern slavery risks are identified. If a breach of standards is substantiated, we will respond firmly, which may include remediation plans, enhanced monitoring, formal warnings, or termination of business relationships. Our objective is not only to enforce compliance but also to prevent harm and support ethical supply chains over the long term. By combining clear rules, supplier audits, reporting channels, and structured review, we work to ensure that exploitation has no place in our business.
This statement confirms our ongoing dedication to responsible practice and continuous improvement. We will continue to strengthen our controls, challenge risks, and uphold a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in all its forms. Our commitment is embedded in our culture, supported by oversight, and reinforced through action. Through vigilance and accountability, our Modern Slavery Statement serves as a practical expression of our values and a guide for ethical conduct across the organization.
