Modern Slavery Statement

Modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations, workforce, or supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent, detect, and respond to any risk of exploitation. We are committed to upholding human dignity, protecting vulnerable people, and ensuring that every person connected to our business is treated fairly and lawfully.

Our approach is based on a clear zero-tolerance policy. We do not accept forced labor, bonded labor, child labor, deceptive recruitment, withheld identity documents, or any other form of abuse. This commitment applies to our employees, contractors, agency workers, and all business partners. Any breach of our modern slavery policy may result in immediate corrective action, contract termination, or referral to the appropriate authorities.

To support this position, we maintain internal controls designed to identify risks early. These include due diligence checks, workforce awareness activities, and review of labor practices where risk is higher. We expect managers to understand the signs of exploitation and to act promptly if concerns arise. Our modern slavery commitment is embedded in governance, procurement, and operational decision-making.

Supplier relationships are central to our prevention efforts. Before engaging new suppliers, we assess their labor standards, ownership structure, and country-specific risk factors. Higher-risk suppliers may be required to complete enhanced questionnaires, provide policy evidence, or agree to contractual safeguards that address the risk of slavery and trafficking within the supply chain.

Supplier audits are conducted on a risk-based basis and may include document reviews, site inspections, worker interviews, and checks on recruitment and wage practices. When issues are identified, we require a remediation plan with clear deadlines and follow-up verification. Where a supplier fails to improve or shows unwillingness to cooperate, we reserve the right to reduce business, suspend orders, or end the relationship.

Our procurement teams receive guidance on responsible sourcing so that modern slavery risks are considered at the start of the purchasing process, not after a contract has been awarded. This helps us strengthen oversight of subcontractors, labor providers, and informal channels that may otherwise remain hidden.

We encourage an open culture in which concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Reporting channels are available for employees and relevant stakeholders to report suspected exploitation, unsafe recruitment practices, wage manipulation, document retention, or any other concern linked to the modern slavery statement commitments. Reports are reviewed confidentially and handled by trained personnel.

All concerns are assessed promptly and, where necessary, escalated for investigation. We aim to protect anyone who raises a concern in good faith and prohibit retaliation against reporters or witnesses. If a concern involves immediate harm, urgent protective measures will be taken. This reporting framework helps us identify hidden risks and respond before harm becomes entrenched.

Training supports the effectiveness of these channels. Employees involved in hiring, procurement, logistics, and supplier management receive targeted awareness on indicators of forced labor, trafficking, and coercive control. The objective is not only compliance, but also the creation of a workplace and supply chain where exploitation is actively challenged and prevented.

Our governance arrangements ensure that modern slavery risks are reviewed at a senior level. Progress against our action plans is monitored throughout the year, including supplier remediation, audit outcomes, grievance trends, and training completion. This evidence helps us evaluate whether our controls remain effective and where further improvements are required.

The annual review of this statement is an important part of our accountability framework. At least once every year, we reassess risks, test the effectiveness of controls, and update our priorities in response to changes in operations, markets, legislation, and supplier behavior. The review may lead to revised policies, enhanced audits, or additional training where emerging risks are identified.

Looking ahead, we will continue to strengthen our response to modern slavery through continuous improvement, stronger supplier due diligence, and closer oversight of high-risk activities. Our modern slavery statement reflects a long-term commitment to ethical conduct, lawful employment, and respect for human rights across every part of our organization and supply chain.