Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach of our organization to preventing forced labor, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labor, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We are committed to upholding human dignity and to ensuring that our business practices reflect zero tolerance for any form of modern slavery. This commitment applies to all employees, contractors, partners, and suppliers who support our activities.

Our policy is built on the principle that every individual must be treated with respect, fairness, and lawful protection. We require all teams to remain alert to the risk of abuse, particularly in higher-risk sourcing regions and labor-intensive sectors. Through our modern slavery prevention controls, we aim to identify concerns early and take decisive action where risks are found.

We conduct regular supplier due diligence and supplier audits to assess working conditions, recruitment practices, wage compliance, and freedom of movement. These audits may include document checks, site inspections, worker interviews, and corrective action plans. Suppliers are expected to maintain accurate records and demonstrate ongoing compliance with our standards.

Our anti-slavery framework also requires suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or trafficked labor. If a supplier is found to be non-compliant, we may require immediate remediation, enhanced monitoring, suspension of orders, or termination of the relationship. We believe that responsible sourcing is essential to long-term ethical performance and business integrity.

We encourage all workers, employees, and third parties to report concerns through our formal reporting channels. Reports may be made confidentially and, where permitted, anonymously. Concerns can relate to recruitment fees, withheld wages, restricted movement, abusive supervision, identity document retention, or any indication of coercion. All allegations are reviewed promptly and handled with care, independence, and discretion.

Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognize warning signs and respond appropriately. This includes procurement, operations, human resources, and leadership teams, who play an important role in strengthening our modern slavery controls. By improving awareness, we reduce the risk that exploitation can occur unnoticed in our organization or across our supply chain.

We expect our suppliers to cascade comparable standards to their own subcontractors and labor providers. As part of our wider modern slavery statement commitments, we review purchasing practices to ensure they do not create pressure that could encourage unethical labor practices. Responsible procurement supports fair treatment, lawful employment, and transparent labor management.

Annual review is a key part of our governance process. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, audit findings, incident reports, supplier performance, and training outcomes. This review helps us identify emerging risks and strengthen the measures used across our business. Where necessary, we update procedures to reflect legal developments, operational changes, and lessons learned.

We recognize that addressing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Our approach combines prevention, detection, remediation, and continuous improvement. Through steady oversight, clear accountability, and ethical decision-making, we aim to support a supply chain that is transparent, lawful, and free from exploitation.

Senior management is responsible for ensuring this statement is implemented effectively and that appropriate resources are available to support compliance. Leaders are expected to promote a culture in which concerns are taken seriously and where safeguarding human rights remains a business priority. This governance approach reinforces the seriousness of our commitment.

We also maintain internal controls designed to monitor risk indicators and to respond quickly if concerns arise. These controls include review of recruitment practices, supplier onboarding assessments, and escalation routes for suspected breaches. Together, these measures support our wider commitment to ethical conduct and responsible business.

This modern slavery policy statement reflects our determination to act responsibly and to protect people from exploitation. We will continue to strengthen our controls, improve supplier oversight, and review our approach each year so that our standards remain robust and effective.