Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and controls that guide our approach to preventing forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, debt bondage, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many industries and geographies, often hidden behind complex labour arrangements. For this reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines freedom, dignity, or lawful employment. Our commitment is reinforced through governance, training, risk assessment, and supplier oversight.

Our anti-slavery framework applies to all employees, contractors, agents, and business partners. We expect every person acting on our behalf to uphold ethical labour standards and to respect the rights of workers at every level of the value chain. Any breach of this policy may result in corrective action, contract termination, or escalation to the appropriate authorities where required. We also require our leaders to promote a culture of vigilance, accountability, and continuous improvement in relation to modern slavery risks.

The organisation conducts regular supplier audits to assess labour practices, working hours, recruitment methods, document retention, wage payment, and worker treatment. These audits may be announced or unannounced depending on risk, location, and historical performance. Where concerns are identified, suppliers are expected to implement corrective action plans within agreed timelines. We prioritise high-risk categories such as labour-intensive services, cross-border recruitment, and subcontracted production, and we may suspend or end relationships where meaningful improvement does not occur.

To strengthen due diligence, our procurement teams apply screening during onboarding and periodic reassessment throughout the relationship. This includes reviewing ownership structures, labour policies, recruitment fees, and the presence of any indicators associated with exploitation. We also encourage suppliers to cascade equivalent expectations to their own suppliers and labour providers. In this way, our modern slavery statement reflects not only internal controls but also a broader responsibility across the supply network.

We provide multiple reporting channels so that employees, contractors, and other stakeholders can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may relate to suspected coercion, withheld identity documents, unsafe accommodation, excessive fees, or any behaviour that appears inconsistent with ethical labour standards. All concerns are reviewed promptly, handled sensitively, and investigated in accordance with our internal procedures. Where appropriate, temporary protective measures are put in place while facts are established.

Training is an essential part of our response to modern slavery risks. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising warning signs, escalating issues, and applying due diligence during supplier selection and contract management. We also reinforce the importance of zero tolerance through policy communications and management oversight. By improving awareness across the business, we aim to identify risks earlier and respond more effectively before harm becomes entrenched.

Our approach is reviewed annually to ensure that it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal expectations and emerging risk patterns. The review considers audit findings, grievance data, supplier performance, remediation outcomes, and changes in our operational footprint. Where necessary, we update policies, training, and monitoring practices to address gaps and strengthen prevention. This annual cycle supports a living framework rather than a static declaration.

In addition to formal review, we monitor whether remediation is leading to meaningful change. If a supplier fails to cooperate, repeats serious breaches, or is linked to severe exploitation, we will consider disengagement alongside any legal or ethical obligations that apply. Our modern slavery policy is therefore both preventive and corrective, designed to protect workers and preserve the integrity of our business relationships.

We remain committed to continuously improving our systems, deepening supplier accountability, and maintaining a workplace and supply chain that are free from exploitation. This statement demonstrates our determination to uphold human rights, strengthen oversight, and respond decisively to concerns. Through vigilance, collaboration, and responsible governance, we seek to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our organisation or in the networks that support our work.