Modern Slavery Statement

Modern slavery statement reflects our unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, human dignity, and responsible business practices. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward slavery, forced labor, human trafficking, servitude, debt bondage, and any form of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. This modern slavery statement applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners, and it supports our broader responsibility to act with integrity and respect. We expect everyone connected to our organization to uphold these principles and to share our determination to prevent abuse.

Our approach is grounded in prevention, detection, and continuous improvement. We assess risk across procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and service delivery to identify areas where vulnerable workers may be exposed to harm. Where risk is higher, we apply enhanced due diligence, tighter oversight, and corrective measures. This anti-slavery statement is not a static declaration; it is an active framework that guides decision-making, supplier engagement, and internal controls.

We also require all business units to understand their role in identifying warning signs, including restricted freedom of movement, withheld documents, unsafe working conditions, or coercive recruitment practices. Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognize risks and escalate concerns early. By embedding these expectations into daily operations, our modern slavery policy reinforces accountability and supports ethical growth.

Supplier relationships are central to our prevention efforts. Before onboarding new suppliers, we review their labor standards, ownership structures, and compliance history. Existing suppliers are periodically assessed through questionnaires, document reviews, and supplier audits based on risk level and business criticality. These audits examine recruitment practices, wage records, working hours, health and safety conditions, and the use of subcontractors. When deficiencies are identified, suppliers must implement corrective action plans within agreed timelines.

We reserve the right to suspend or end commercial relationships where serious concerns are not addressed, or where a supplier refuses to cooperate with remediation. Our procurement teams are expected to consider modern slavery risks alongside price, quality, and service. This balanced approach ensures that our modern slavery disclosure remains practical and enforceable, rather than symbolic.

Reporting concerns is essential to effective safeguarding. We provide multiple internal reporting channels so employees, contractors, and third parties can raise issues safely and in good faith. Concerns may relate to unsafe recruitment, labor exploitation, retaliation, or any situation suggesting forced labor. All reports are treated seriously, reviewed promptly, and handled with discretion to protect those involved. Retaliation against anyone who reports a concern or cooperates in an investigation is strictly prohibited.

Where allegations are substantiated, we work with relevant stakeholders to take immediate remedial action. This may include worker support, contract review, supplier remediation, enhanced monitoring, or engagement with specialist advisors. In severe cases, we may cease trading with the supplier. Our intention is not only to respond to incidents, but also to address root causes and strengthen our modern slavery controls over time.

We recognize that modern slavery risks can evolve quickly due to changes in geography, labor markets, sourcing models, and subcontracting arrangements. For that reason, our governance structure includes periodic risk reviews and oversight by senior management. This helps ensure that our modern slavery statement remains relevant, credible, and aligned with our operational reality. Risk indicators are monitored as part of broader compliance and ethical sourcing activities.

Our commitment is supported by documented policies, supplier standards, due diligence processes, and staff awareness initiatives. These measures are intended to foster a culture in which exploitation is neither tolerated nor overlooked. Through consistent application of our anti-slavery statement principles, we aim to protect workers, strengthen supplier accountability, and uphold trust across our business relationships.

We conduct an annual review of this statement and the associated controls to ensure continued effectiveness. The review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, remediation progress, emerging risks, and changes in legal or regulatory expectations. Findings from the review are used to refine our training, supplier due diligence, and governance practices. This process helps us maintain a current and meaningful response to modern slavery risk.

We also evaluate whether our current actions are sufficient to support long-term prevention and responsible supply chain management. Where improvements are needed, we set priorities and assign accountability for implementation. This continuous improvement cycle strengthens our ability to identify vulnerabilities and respond with appropriate measures. It also ensures that our modern slavery policy continues to guide conduct across the organization.

In summary, this modern slavery statement represents our firm commitment to ethical sourcing, worker protection, and responsible oversight. We will continue to apply a zero-tolerance policy, conduct supplier audits, maintain accessible reporting channels, and complete an annual review to keep our approach effective. We believe that sustained vigilance, clear expectations, and decisive action are essential to preventing exploitation and promoting respect for human rights.