Modern Slavery Statement

We are committed to conducting our business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address the risk of slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. Our approach is built on a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery, and we expect the same standard from every party acting on our behalf.

We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, coercion, deceptive recruitment, and the withholding of identity documents. To reduce these risks, we maintain clear internal controls, due diligence procedures, and training for relevant teams. We also require colleagues to understand their responsibility to report concerns promptly and to act in line with our ethical standards. This modern slavery commitment is embedded in our governance and risk management processes.

Our procurement and onboarding practices are designed to ensure that suppliers meet our expectations before any relationship begins. We assess supplier risk based on geography, sector, service type, and labour intensity, and we reserve the right to investigate further where indicators of concern arise. Where necessary, we may request supporting records, speak to workers, or require corrective action plans. These supplier audits are an important part of our wider effort to prevent exploitation and strengthen responsible sourcing.

All employees are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. We provide multiple reporting channels so that issues relating to modern slavery may be escalated internally through secure and confidential routes. Reports may concern recruitment practices, working hours, wage withholding, document retention, or any other indicator of coercion. Every report is reviewed carefully, and where required, we will investigate, remediate, and escalate matters to the appropriate senior level. A strong reporting culture supports the effectiveness of this anti-slavery statement.

Our supplier standards require compliance with all applicable laws and a clear prohibition on forced, bonded, or child labour. We expect suppliers to conduct their own checks within their operations and supply chains, and we may ask them to demonstrate how they identify and manage labour risks. If a breach is identified, we will seek immediate remediation; if improvement is not possible, we may suspend or end the relationship. This firm approach reinforces our modern slavery policy and protects the people connected to our business.

Training plays a key role in helping teams recognise warning signs and act responsibly. Relevant staff receive guidance on due diligence, contract management, risk indicators, and escalation procedures. In particular, managers involved in sourcing, onboarding, and contract oversight are trained to spot practices that may suggest hidden labour abuse. By improving awareness, we strengthen our ability to identify risks early and uphold our zero-tolerance stance.

Governance and Review

We monitor the effectiveness of our controls through periodic reviews, internal oversight, and supplier engagement. Lessons learned from audits, investigations, and risk assessments are used to improve our procedures and refine expectations. We also encourage transparency in our supply chain by asking suppliers to cooperate fully with checks and to maintain accurate records. These measures help us maintain a resilient and ethically responsible sourcing framework.

Responsibility for this statement rests with senior leadership, who oversee the implementation of our modern slavery controls and review any material issues that arise. The statement is informed by our broader commitment to human rights, fair treatment, and lawful employment practices. We will continue to strengthen our processes where needed and ensure that our policies remain practical, proportionate, and effective in addressing modern slavery risks.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current and reflects our operations, risk profile, and improvement priorities. The annual review considers audit results, supplier performance, staff training, reported concerns, and any emerging legal or ethical developments. Through this yearly assessment, we reaffirm our commitment to prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement in combating slavery and human trafficking.