Modern Slavery Statement

Our commitment to eradicating modern slavery is uncompromising. This modern slavery statement explains our approach to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and related abuses across our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of exploitation and require every part of our organisation to uphold ethical standards and legal obligations. The anti-slavery governance framework is embedded in leadership responsibilities and reflected in procurement, human resources and risk management.

We publish this Modern Slavery Policy to communicate the steps we take to identify, assess and mitigate risks of slavery and trafficking. Our policy articulates expectations for employees, contractors and trading partners and is aligned with international best practice on modern slavery and human trafficking. All employees receive training on recognising signs of exploitation and the procedures for escalation.

Risk assessment and due diligence form the backbone of our approach to preventing human rights abuses. We conduct regular risk mapping across geographies, products and service categories and implement proportionate measures where risk is higher. Supplier selection criteria include checks for labour standards, legal compliance and transparent employment practices. When concerns are identified, we take decisive corrective actions, including remediation plans, contract review and, when necessary, contract termination.

Supply chain controls and audits

We operate a structured supplier audit programme that combines document reviews, site visits and worker interviews. Our supplier audits are risk-based and prioritise high-risk sectors, regions and subcontracting tiers. Audit findings trigger tailored improvement plans and follow-up assessments. We require suppliers to maintain appropriate recruitment and payroll records, to refrain from charging recruitment fees and to ensure freedom of movement for workers.

Supplier due diligence includes screening onboarding checks and periodic reassessments. We maintain contractual clauses that require compliance with our anti-slavery standards and reserve the right to audit third-party suppliers. Our procurement teams use performance indicators to track supplier adherence and escalate persistent non-compliance to senior management. The supplier audit process is critical to our public anti-slavery disclosure and continuous improvement objectives.

Reporting channels are available to all workers, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. We operate secure whistleblowing mechanisms and multiple reporting routes, emphasising anonymity and independent investigation. Reports are logged, risk-assessed and investigated by trained personnel, and outcomes are communicated to relevant stakeholders. Our reporting approach supports remediation and protects potential victims while ensuring appropriate disciplinary or contractual action when breaches occur.

Training, remediation and continuous improvement

We provide targeted training for procurement, HR and site managers so they can identify indicators of forced labour and take prompt action. Awareness campaigns for workers and supplier employees explain rights, complaint routes and how to access support. Remediation procedures prioritise the safety and wellbeing of potential victims and seek to restore rights, wages and conditions through fair and effective measures.

Governance and oversight are maintained through a dedicated cross-functional committee responsible for anti-slavery strategy, compliance and reporting. Senior leadership receives periodic updates on supplier audit performance, incident response and risk trends. Our board reviews and signs off on key policies to ensure corporate accountability and alignment with the company’s ethical commitments.

Annual review and forward commitments: we undertake an annual review of this modern slavery and human trafficking statement to evaluate the effectiveness of our controls, identify emerging risks and set tangible targets for the coming year. That review informs continuous enhancement of our supplier audits, reporting channels and training programmes. Our ongoing commitments include strengthening supply chain transparency, expanding risk-based audits and deepening engagement with suppliers to eliminate forced labour risks.