Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, forced labor, human trafficking, debt bondage, and child labor across our operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically, respecting human rights, and ensuring that our business practices do not contribute to exploitation in any form. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing, fair treatment, and accountability.

Our approach to modern slavery prevention is built on risk awareness, governance, and continuous improvement. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the highest standards of integrity. No individual or organization acting on our behalf may engage in, enable, or conceal any form of exploitation. Breaches of this policy are treated as serious misconduct and may result in immediate termination of commercial relationships or employment.

We recognize that the risk of slavery and trafficking may exist in complex supply chains, particularly where labor is outsourced or sourced from regions with heightened vulnerability. To address this, we conduct supplier due diligence before onboarding and maintain ongoing oversight throughout the relationship. Our procurement teams assess labor practices, recruitment methods, subcontracting arrangements, and workplace conditions to identify and reduce risk.

Supplier Audits and Oversight

Supplier audits are a key part of our modern slavery statement framework. We carry out periodic and risk-based audits to verify compliance with our standards and to identify any signs of coercion, withheld identity documents, excessive recruitment fees, or unsafe working conditions. Where concerns are identified, we require corrective action plans, monitor progress, and escalate unresolved issues.

Modern slavery prevention also depends on transparency throughout the supply chain. We encourage suppliers to maintain accurate records, disclose their labor practices, and flow our ethical requirements through their own subcontractors and labor providers. We reserve the right to suspend or end relationships where a supplier fails to meet our expectations or refuses to cooperate with remediation.

Training and awareness are essential to our anti-slavery efforts. Employees involved in sourcing, contracting, or supplier management receive guidance on recognizing warning signs and responding appropriately. This helps build a culture where concerns are identified early and addressed consistently, supporting our broader commitment to responsible business conduct.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

We maintain clear reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised promptly and in confidence. Reports may be made by employees, suppliers, workers, or other stakeholders through internal escalation routes established for ethical and compliance matters. All reports are handled sensitively, investigated promptly, and reviewed by appropriate decision-makers.

We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Protecting whistleblowers is vital to ensuring that modern slavery risks are surfaced early. Where allegations are substantiated, we take proportionate action, which may include remediation for affected workers, strengthening controls, retraining suppliers, or terminating relationships where necessary.

Our response to modern slavery concerns is guided by fairness, evidence, and urgency. We seek to remediate harm where possible and to work with partners that demonstrate a genuine commitment to improvement. However, where exploitation is deliberate, repeated, or concealed, decisive action will be taken to protect people and preserve the integrity of our operations.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We review this Modern Slavery Statement at least annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with evolving legal and ethical expectations. The annual review considers audit findings, supplier performance, reported concerns, remediation outcomes, and changes in the risk profile of our operations and supply chain. This process helps us strengthen controls and improve accountability year on year.

As part of each annual review, we evaluate whether additional training, enhanced supplier audits, or revised contractual requirements are needed. We also examine trends in incidents and near misses to refine our preventive measures. In this way, our modern slavery statement is not a static document but a living commitment to continuous improvement.

Through governance, vigilance, and partnership, we continue to advance our zero-tolerance stance on exploitation. We remain committed to protecting workers, strengthening supply chain integrity, and upholding human dignity in every part of our business. This statement reflects our promise to act responsibly and to challenge any practice that undermines freedom, safety, or basic rights.