Modern Slavery Statement

Our Modern Slavery Statement reflects a clear zero-tolerance policy toward slavery, human trafficking, forced labor, child labor, and any form of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This statement sets out the principles and actions that guide our approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery risks.

We recognize that modern slavery can exist in complex and hidden ways, particularly within global sourcing networks and outsourced services. For this reason, we apply due diligence proportionate to risk and regularly assess the areas most exposed to abuse. Our commitment is supported by governance, training, oversight, and enforcement measures designed to protect people and uphold ethical standards.

All employees, contractors, and business partners are expected to comply with our ethical expectations. Any breach of these standards is treated seriously, and we will take appropriate action where misconduct is identified. Our objective is not only compliance, but continuous improvement in the way we prevent and respond to modern slavery concerns.

Supplier relationships are central to our approach, and we require suppliers to share our values and observe applicable labor laws. Before engagement, suppliers are assessed for risk based on geography, sector, labor model, and service type. Where necessary, we request further information, contractual commitments, and evidence of responsible labor practices as part of onboarding and ongoing monitoring.

Supplier audits are a key component of our control framework. These audits may be scheduled or unannounced depending on the nature of the risk. They can include document checks, site visits, worker interviews, and reviews of recruitment and wage practices. Where concerns are identified, we require corrective action plans and may suspend or end the relationship if issues are not resolved promptly.

We also work to build supplier capability through clear expectations and practical engagement. This includes communicating our anti-slavery requirements, monitoring compliance indicators, and reviewing performance at regular intervals. Our modern slavery policy is embedded into procurement decisions so that responsible sourcing remains a consistent priority.

To support early detection, we provide multiple reporting channels for raising concerns about suspected slavery, trafficking, or labor exploitation. Concerns may be raised by employees, suppliers, workers, or other stakeholders through formal internal processes. Reports are handled confidentially and assessed impartially, with a focus on safeguarding individuals and preventing retaliation.

We encourage anyone who becomes aware of potential issues to speak up without delay. All reports are reviewed by appropriately trained personnel, and where necessary, matters are escalated for investigation and remediation. Our approach aims to protect vulnerable individuals while ensuring that incidents are recorded, analyzed, and used to strengthen future controls.

The effectiveness of this Modern Slavery Statement is measured through governance reviews, audit outcomes, risk assessments, and the completion of corrective actions. We maintain records of identified issues and monitor trends to improve our prevention strategy. This process helps ensure that our response remains practical, proportionate, and focused on meaningful outcomes.

Annual review is an essential part of our commitment. We review this statement every year, or sooner if significant changes arise in our operations, legal obligations, or risk profile. The review considers the results of supplier audits, reported concerns, training completion, and progress against improvement actions.

We use the review process to identify emerging risks and update our controls accordingly. This may include strengthening procurement checks, enhancing monitoring in high-risk categories, or improving awareness across the organization. Our aim is to ensure that our anti-slavery measures remain effective and aligned with best practice.

Through this modern slavery statement, we affirm our ongoing responsibility to prevent exploitation and to promote fair, lawful, and ethical working conditions. We expect our teams and partners to uphold these standards consistently, and we remain committed to acting decisively wherever risks of modern slavery are found.