Modern Slavery Statement

Our modern slavery statement sets out the principles, controls, and responsibilities that guide our approach to preventing exploitation in any part of our operations and supply chain. We are committed to acting with integrity, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, child labour, debt bondage, and any other form of modern slavery. This commitment is embedded in our governance, procurement, and employment practices.

We expect all colleagues, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same standards. Our modern slavery policy is designed to support ethical decision-making, promote transparency, and ensure that concerns are identified early. We recognize that slavery and trafficking risks can arise in multiple sectors and geographies, so our controls are applied across operations and assessed according to risk.

To reinforce our modern slavery commitment, we require suppliers to confirm compliance with applicable labour laws and to demonstrate that their workplaces are free from coercion, abuse, or unlawful recruitment practices. Supplier onboarding includes due diligence checks, risk screening, and contractual clauses that prohibit modern slavery in all forms.

Our due diligence process also includes supplier audits, which are conducted on a risk-based schedule and may be announced or unannounced depending on the circumstances. These audits review working conditions, payroll practices, age verification controls, recruitment fees, subcontracting arrangements, and employee freedom of movement. Where issues are found, we require immediate corrective action plans and monitor progress until closure.

In higher-risk categories, our modern slavery statement requires enhanced oversight, including document verification, worker interviews, and review of labour agency relationships. We also evaluate whether suppliers are implementing meaningful remediation measures and whether they can demonstrate sustained improvement over time. Persistent non-compliance may result in suspension, disengagement, or termination of the relationship.

We encourage anyone who suspects misconduct to use our internal reporting channels, which are available to employees, contractors, and where appropriate, relevant third parties. Reports can be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation. We take all concerns seriously and ensure they are reviewed promptly, investigated fairly, and escalated where necessary.

Our reporting framework is supported by clear procedures for case management, evidence gathering, and remediation. This helps us respond consistently to allegations of modern slavery risks, whether they relate to recruitment, wages, living conditions, document retention, or subcontracted work. We also provide awareness materials so that people understand how to recognize warning signs and how to escalate concerns responsibly.

To strengthen our modern slavery and human rights controls, we train relevant teams on ethical sourcing, labour risk indicators, and supplier engagement expectations. Training is refreshed regularly and tailored to the roles most likely to influence procurement, vendor management, and workforce oversight. Our aim is to prevent harm before it occurs by building capability and accountability throughout the organization.

Annual review is a core part of this statement. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, consider emerging risks, review audit outcomes, and update our approach where necessary. This includes examining supplier performance, incident trends, training completion, and the adequacy of our reporting mechanisms. The review helps ensure continuous improvement and alignment with evolving legal and ethical standards.

In the coming year, our modern slavery statement will continue to focus on strengthening prevention, improving supplier oversight, and maintaining a culture of accountability. We remain committed to identifying and addressing risks across our business and supply chain, and to acting decisively where standards are not met. Our objective is simple: to operate responsibly, to protect vulnerable people, and to ensure that exploitation has no place in our organization.