Modern Slavery Statement
Our modern slavery statement sets out the principles and actions that guide our approach to preventing exploitation in every part of our operations and supply chain. We are committed to upholding human dignity, protecting worker rights, and ensuring that our business does not contribute to forced labor, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labor, or any other form of modern slavery. This commitment applies across all business activities, from procurement and logistics to service delivery and third-party relationships.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and expect all employees, contractors, and suppliers to share this commitment. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in corrective action, contract termination, or referral to the relevant authorities. Our modern slavery policy is embedded in internal procedures, training, and governance processes so that ethical conduct remains a core business requirement rather than an optional standard.
Risk assessment is central to our anti-slavery controls. We identify higher-risk categories by reviewing geography, labor practices, subcontracting arrangements, and the nature of goods and services provided. These findings inform due diligence checks and ongoing oversight. We also require supplier declarations confirming compliance with labor laws and ethical sourcing expectations. 
This helps us detect potential concerns early and respond promptly to protect vulnerable workers.
Our supplier management framework includes regular supplier audits designed to verify compliance with our standards. Audits may be announced or unannounced, depending on the assessed risk. During reviews, we examine recruitment practices, wage records, working hours, age verification, freedom of movement, and accommodation conditions where relevant. Where shortcomings are identified, suppliers must implement corrective action plans within agreed timelines. Continued non-compliance may lead to suspension or removal from our approved supplier base.
Training is provided to relevant teams so they can recognize warning signs, ask the right questions, and escalate concerns appropriately. Procurement staff are trained to evaluate labor risks during sourcing decisions, while managers receive guidance on identifying indicators such as excessive recruitment fees, document retention, intimidation, or restricted access to employment records. By strengthening awareness, our modern slavery statement supports practical action across the business and promotes consistent decision-making.
We also encourage a culture of accountability through clear and accessible reporting channels. Employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders may raise concerns through internal reporting routes, including line management and designated compliance processes. Reports can be made confidentially and will be handled with sensitivity. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. This protection is essential to ensuring that issues are surfaced early and investigated thoroughly.
Governance and Responsibility
Oversight of this modern slavery statement is shared by senior leadership and relevant operational teams. Responsibilities include monitoring risk, reviewing audit outcomes, ensuring remedial action is completed, and supporting continuous improvement. We expect our business partners to maintain the same high standards and to cascade equivalent expectations through their own suppliers where applicable. In this way, responsibility is extended beyond direct relationships and into the wider supply chain.
Where any instance or suspicion of exploitation is identified, we act swiftly. Our response may include safeguarding affected individuals, working with suppliers to remedy non-compliance, and revising controls to reduce future risk. We recognize that preventing modern slavery is not a one-time exercise; it requires vigilance, partnership, and an unwavering commitment to ethical practice. For that reason, our approach combines prevention, detection, response, and remediation.
Annual Review
We review this statement annually to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. The review considers audit findings, risk assessments, training completion, reporting trends, and any incidents or near misses identified during the year. Where improvements are needed, action plans are updated and responsibilities assigned.
Through this annual review cycle, our modern slavery commitment continues to strengthen, ensuring that our policies and practices evolve to meet emerging risks and reinforce our zero-tolerance stance.
