Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting with integrity and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery. This commitment applies to all employees, contractors, and business partners involved in our activities.

Our modern slavery statement reflects our responsibility to identify, prevent, and address risks wherever they may occur. We recognise that modern slavery can appear in complex ways, including hidden labour exploitation, debt bondage, and coercive recruitment practices. To reduce these risks, we require every part of the business to uphold the highest ethical standards and to report concerns promptly.

We do not accept any practice that undermines human rights or dignity. This includes child labour, unlawful withholding of wages, retention of identity documents, and unsafe working conditions. Our policy is reviewed and communicated regularly so that the principles of this modern slavery declaration remain embedded in daily decision-making.

We expect our suppliers and business partners to share our commitment. Before engagement, suppliers are assessed against ethical, legal, and operational criteria, and higher-risk relationships may be subject to enhanced due diligence. Where necessary, we require corrective action plans to address identified gaps and to support compliance with our standards.

Supplier audits are an important part of our due diligence programme. These audits may be announced or unannounced, and they may include document reviews, workforce interviews, and site inspections. Findings are evaluated against our modern slavery requirements, with particular attention to recruitment practices, subcontracting arrangements, working hours, and wage payments.

The results of supplier audits inform our risk-based monitoring approach. Where non-compliance is identified, we seek immediate remediation and may suspend or terminate the relationship if issues are not corrected within agreed timelines. This approach reinforces our anti-slavery statement and helps us maintain accountability across the supply chain.

We encourage a culture in which concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Reporting channels are available to employees and relevant third parties so that suspected breaches of our modern slavery policy can be escalated quickly. Reports are treated seriously, reviewed confidentially, and investigated by appropriate personnel.

To support effective reporting, we promote awareness of warning signs such as restricted movement, signs of intimidation, unexplained deductions, or inconsistent employment records. Training helps colleagues understand how to identify possible abuse and how to respond in line with our modern slavery and human trafficking controls. This awareness is a key part of our preventative framework.

When concerns arise, we aim to act swiftly, proportionately, and respectfully. Investigations may involve temporary risk controls, supplier engagement, and, where appropriate, cooperation with external experts. Our intention is not only to respond to incidents, but also to strengthen long-term protections against exploitation.

We understand that the risk of modern slavery is dynamic and may change as our business evolves. For that reason, this statement and the wider modern slavery compliance programme are reviewed annually to assess effectiveness, capture lessons learned, and reflect changes in law, operations, and supply chain risk.

The annual review considers audit findings, incident reports, training completion, supplier performance, and any identified high-risk areas. Senior leadership is responsible for reviewing progress and ensuring that improvement actions are tracked through to completion. This process supports continuous strengthening of our ethical sourcing and labour standards.

Through these measures, we aim to uphold a clear and consistent slavery and trafficking statement that protects people, promotes transparency, and reinforces responsible business conduct. Our commitment is ongoing: we will continue to refine controls, deepen supplier engagement, and maintain vigilance against exploitation in all parts of our operations.

By embedding accountability, conducting supplier audits, enabling confidential reporting channels, and carrying out an annual review, we seek to ensure that our modern slavery policy statement remains practical, robust, and aligned with our values. We recognise that eliminating modern slavery requires persistent effort, and we are committed to that effort across every level of the organisation.