Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent, identify, and address all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms, including forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, servitude, and exploitation. As an organisation, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines human dignity, freedom, or lawful employment. Our commitment is grounded in respect for human rights, ethical conduct, and responsible business practice.

We expect everyone working with us to uphold the same principles. This includes employees, contractors, agency workers, and business partners who contribute to our services and products. Modern slavery prevention is not treated as a one-time exercise but as an ongoing responsibility embedded in governance, procurement, and operational oversight. All decisions are made with the expectation that labour is freely chosen, fairly compensated, and safe.

Our governance framework includes regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities across geographies, sectors, and labour categories. We review areas such as recruitment practices, subcontracting, migrant labour use, and high-risk materials or services. Where potential concerns are identified, appropriate corrective actions are taken, including enhanced due diligence, supplier engagement, or termination of the relationship where required.

Supplier management is central to our approach to combating modern slavery. Before engagement, suppliers are assessed against ethical, legal, and operational criteria. We require suppliers to confirm compliance with applicable labour laws and to demonstrate that they do not use forced, bonded, or trafficked labour. In higher-risk cases, we conduct supplier audits to evaluate working conditions, wage practices, recruitment processes, and worker freedom. These audits may include document reviews, site inspections, and interviews with workers where appropriate.

If an audit or review reveals a concern, we work with the supplier to implement a corrective action plan. However, where serious breaches are found or remediation is not possible within an acceptable timeframe, we reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship. This approach reflects our zero-tolerance stance and reinforces the expectation that our supply chain must operate with integrity and transparency.

We also seek to strengthen awareness across our organisation through training and internal communication. Employees involved in procurement, onboarding, and supplier management receive guidance on identifying indicators of exploitation, including restricted movement, withholding of identity documents, excessive deductions, intimidation, and unsafe living or working conditions. This helps ensure that modern slavery risks are recognised early and addressed decisively.

Reporting and escalation are essential to effective prevention. We provide clear reporting channels for employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns in good faith about suspected violations, unethical conduct, or unsafe labour practices. Reports are treated seriously, reviewed promptly, and investigated with discretion. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern or participates in an investigation. Transparency and accountability are critical to building trust and ensuring action is taken when issues arise.

When concerns are confirmed, we apply appropriate remediation measures. These may include engaging with affected parties, strengthening controls, requiring supplier improvement, or notifying relevant authorities where required by law. Our response is guided by the seriousness of the issue, the level of risk to workers, and the need to prevent recurrence. We aim to support meaningful improvement while remaining firm where exploitation is present.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with evolving legal and ethical expectations. The annual review considers changes in risk profile, audit findings, training outcomes, and the effectiveness of our controls. Updates are made where needed to strengthen our response and maintain continuous improvement. Through this process, we reaffirm our commitment to preventing modern slavery, protecting workers, and promoting responsible business conduct throughout our organisation and supply chains.