Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles, controls, and responsibilities that guide our approach to preventing forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery, and we expect the same standard from every supplier, contractor, and business partner. Our approach is designed to identify risks early, respond decisively, and strengthen accountability at every level.

We recognise that modern slavery can occur in complex and hidden ways. For that reason, our slavery and human trafficking statement is built around prevention, detection, and remediation. All relevant decision-makers are required to understand the warning signs of exploitation and to act promptly where concerns arise. This commitment applies across recruitment, procurement, labour sourcing, and subcontracting activities.

Our governance framework assigns clear responsibility for oversight of modern slavery risks. Senior leadership reviews potential exposure, monitors controls, and ensures that the organisation remains aligned with legal and ethical obligations. We also expect managers to encourage a culture in which concerns are raised early, recorded carefully, and addressed without delay.

Supplier due diligence is central to our modern slavery commitment. Before engagement, suppliers are assessed against risk indicators that may include geography, sector, labour model, and use of subcontractors. Where risks are identified, enhanced review measures are applied, including verification of policies, labour practices, and recruitment standards.

We conduct supplier audits on a risk-based schedule to confirm that our partners uphold acceptable working conditions and lawful employment practices. These audits may involve document checks, site visits, worker interviews, and follow-up reviews of corrective actions. If any supplier fails to meet our standards, we require immediate improvement plans and reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship where necessary.

Our procurement teams are trained to identify indicators of exploitation, including excessive recruitment fees, passport retention, restricted movement, and wage withholding. Training is refreshed regularly so that modern slavery risk remains visible during sourcing and contract management. In this way, our modern slavery policy becomes a practical control rather than a static document.

We also maintain clear and accessible reporting channels so that employees, workers, and other stakeholders can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made confidentially and are reviewed through a structured escalation process. All allegations are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with appropriate sensitivity and discretion.

Any individual who raises a concern in good faith is protected from retaliation, discrimination, or adverse treatment. This protection is essential to ensuring that our modern slavery statement is supported by action and not simply by policy language. Where grievances reveal misconduct, we take corrective measures that may include remediation for affected individuals, disciplinary action, supplier intervention, or referral to external authorities where appropriate.

Our internal controls are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain effective and proportionate. We use a risk-based approach to monitor high-risk functions, suppliers, and regions, and we document findings to support continuous improvement. This helps us maintain a robust anti-slavery framework that evolves alongside changes in our business and supply chain.

We require all relevant personnel to complete periodic awareness training on modern slavery risks, reporting responsibilities, and escalation procedures. This training reinforces the expectation that everyone has a role in identifying and preventing exploitation. We also encourage careful consideration of hiring practices, labour providers, and contractual safeguards to reduce the likelihood of abuse.

Our commitment extends beyond compliance. We seek to promote fair treatment, lawful employment, and dignity in work throughout our value chain. By embedding human rights considerations into procurement and operational decisions, we strengthen the integrity of our business and reduce the risk of hidden harm.

This modern slavery statement is reviewed annually to assess progress, incorporate lessons learned, and update our controls in response to emerging risks. The annual review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, supplier performance, and changes in legislation or market conditions. Findings from the review inform future priorities and improvement actions.

Through consistent oversight, supplier scrutiny, secure reporting channels, and annual review, we reaffirm our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in all its forms. We remain committed to acting responsibly, improving continuously, and ensuring that our operations and supply chains reflect the highest standards of ethical conduct.