Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and actions used to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labor, and exploitative working practices across our operations and supply chain. We recognize that modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, child labor, coercion, and the withholding of identity documents. Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: any form of slavery, servitude, or unsafe exploitation is unacceptable. This statement reflects our commitment to ethical business conduct, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvement in safeguarding human rights.
We expect every person working with or for the organization to uphold these standards. This includes employees, contractors, agency workers, and business partners. Our approach to the modern slavery framework is built on prevention, detection, and response. We assess risk in the areas where vulnerability is highest, such as labor recruitment, seasonal work, outsourced services, and cross-border procurement. By maintaining a robust compliance culture, we aim to protect workers and ensure that our supply chain remains transparent and accountable.
The organization provides mandatory training so relevant teams can identify warning signs of exploitative conduct and escalate concerns appropriately. Training covers indicators such as wage withholding, excessive overtime, restricted movement, unsafe living conditions, and recruitment fees passed to workers. We also require due diligence before entering into supplier relationships, with periodic reviews to ensure ongoing compliance. Modern slavery prevention is not a one-time exercise; it is embedded into our governance, decision-making, and supplier management processes.
Our supplier due diligence process includes risk-based supplier audits, document checks, and, where appropriate, on-site inspections. Audits are used to verify labor practices, subcontracting arrangements, and adherence to applicable employment standards. If a supplier is found to be non-compliant, we work with them to create a corrective action plan with clear deadlines. Serious breaches may result in suspension or termination of the relationship. This balanced but firm approach supports meaningful improvement while reinforcing our zero-tolerance stance toward modern slavery.
Reporting concerns is essential to our prevention strategy. We maintain confidential reporting channels that allow workers and stakeholders to raise issues without fear of retaliation. Reports may relate to unsafe recruitment, document retention, coercion, or any other suspected abuse. All concerns are handled promptly, sensitively, and in line with internal investigation procedures. We emphasize that speaking up is a protected act and that retaliation against whistleblowers will not be accepted.
When concerns are raised, we assess them using a structured risk-based process. This includes reviewing evidence, interviewing relevant parties, and determining whether immediate action is needed to safeguard workers. Where necessary, we engage specialist support and coordinate remediation steps designed to protect affected individuals. Our goal is to address harm quickly, prevent recurrence, and strengthen the integrity of our anti-slavery controls across the organization and its extended supply base.
We recognize that modern slavery risks evolve over time, particularly as supply chains change, new markets are entered, or sourcing models become more complex. For this reason, the statement, policies, and controls are reviewed annually by senior leadership. The annual review considers audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion, supplier performance, and changes in legislation or best practice. Findings from the review are used to refine our procedures and improve the effectiveness of our modern slavery response.
Governance plays a central role in ensuring accountability. Senior management receives updates on compliance activity, supplier risk trends, and any corrective actions underway. Responsibilities are assigned clearly across procurement, operations, legal, and human resources so that concerns are not overlooked. This coordinated model helps us maintain a consistent modern slavery compliance standard and supports better oversight across all business functions.
Looking ahead, we will continue strengthening our controls through deeper supplier engagement, enhanced monitoring, and more targeted risk assessments. We remain committed to promoting fair work, dignified employment, and respectful treatment for everyone connected to our business. Our modern slavery statement is a living commitment: it sets expectations, guides action, and reinforces our determination to eradicate exploitation from our operations and supply chain.
