Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working conditions within our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery or servitude, and we expect the same commitment from every supplier, contractor, and business partner. Our aim is to ensure that respect for human rights remains central to how we source, operate, and grow.

We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including debt bondage, child labour, coerced work, and deception about wages or conditions. To reduce these risks, we apply due diligence across procurement, onboarding, and ongoing supplier relationships. This includes clear contractual expectations, risk assessments, and internal oversight designed to identify and address concerns early.

Our modern slavery statement reflects a company-wide commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability. We train relevant teams to recognise warning signs and to take appropriate action when risks are identified. In addition, we require suppliers to share information about their own labour standards, recruitment practices, and workforce protections so that we can better understand and monitor potential exposure.

Supplier Oversight and Risk Management

Supplier audits are a key part of our control framework. We conduct supplier audits based on risk level, location, sector, and the nature of the goods or services provided. These reviews may include document checks, site visits, worker interviews, and follow-up assessments where concerns arise. When non-compliance is identified, we expect immediate corrective action and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships if remediation is not adequate.

We also extend our expectations through our supply base by encouraging suppliers to apply similar standards to their own subcontractors and labour providers. This approach helps us strengthen the resilience of the supply chain and reduce the likelihood of hidden exploitation. Our purchasing decisions are informed by ethical considerations as well as commercial needs, because responsible sourcing is essential to long-term sustainability.

To support this work, we maintain documented procedures for escalation, review, and remediation. Where risks are identified, we assess whether they relate to recruitment fees, passport retention, excessive working hours, wage withholding, or restrictions on freedom of movement. The findings inform a proportionate response, ranging from targeted improvement plans to enhanced monitoring or disengagement.

Reporting, Escalation, and Accountability

We promote a speak-up culture so that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Reporting channels are available for employees, contractors, and other stakeholders to flag suspected cases of modern slavery or labour abuse. Reports are handled confidentially, reviewed promptly, and escalated through appropriate internal processes for investigation and action.

All concerns are treated seriously, and we protect individuals who raise issues in good faith. The purpose of our reporting system is not only to detect misconduct but also to create a safe route for raising sensitive matters that may otherwise remain hidden. We reinforce this commitment through periodic communication, awareness training, and management oversight.

Accountability for implementing this modern slavery statement sits with senior leadership, who review progress and ensure that responsibilities are clearly assigned. Internal teams are expected to maintain records of supplier checks, audits, remedial actions, and case outcomes. This ensures we can measure our efforts and improve them over time.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We carry out an annual review of this statement and of the controls that support it. The review considers changes in legislation, emerging supply chain risks, audit results, reported concerns, and the effectiveness of remedial measures. Findings are used to strengthen policy, update training, and refine supplier expectations so that our response remains practical and effective.

Continuous improvement is central to our approach. As risks evolve, we will adapt our due diligence, supplier engagement, and monitoring processes to better detect and prevent exploitation. By combining a strict zero-tolerance position, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review cycle, we aim to uphold ethical standards across our organisation and wider supply chain.