Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our commitment to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, and other forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We recognize that modern slavery can occur in many industries and geographies, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to any practice that undermines human dignity. Our approach applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners, and is supported by policies, due diligence, training, and accountability measures designed to identify and address risk.
Our anti-slavery framework is built on respect for human rights and responsible business conduct. We require that all personnel act in accordance with applicable laws and internal standards, and we expect the same from those who provide goods or services on our behalf. Any indication of coercion, abuse, withholding of identity documents, restricted movement, unlawful recruitment fees, or child labour is treated seriously and investigated promptly. Where concerns arise, we act decisively, including suspension of business relationships where necessary.
We maintain clear governance over our modern slavery compliance program. Senior management oversees implementation, while operational teams are responsible for applying controls in day-to-day activities. Risk assessments are performed to identify vulnerable categories, including high-risk geographies, labour-intensive services, and complex multi-tier supply chains. This allows us to prioritize scrutiny where the likelihood of modern slavery is greatest and to direct resources toward prevention rather than reaction.
Supplier due diligence is central to our modern slavery prevention efforts. Before onboarding, suppliers are assessed against our ethical standards and may be required to provide information on workforce practices, recruitment methods, subcontracting arrangements, and labour protections. Where risk is elevated, we may request corrective action plans, documentary evidence, or additional assurances. We also reserve the right to terminate relationships if suppliers fail to meet our expectations or refuse to cooperate with remediation efforts.
Supplier audits form an important part of our monitoring program. These audits may be scheduled or unannounced and can include document reviews, site inspections, worker interviews, and checks on payroll, working hours, age verification, and freedom of movement. Findings are recorded, tracked, and escalated according to severity. If non-compliance is identified, we require timely corrective actions and follow-up verification. Persistent failures are subject to escalation, and repeated or serious breaches may lead to contract termination.
Training and awareness support the effectiveness of our modern slavery statement commitments. Employees with procurement, human resources, operations, or supplier management responsibilities receive targeted training to help them identify indicators of exploitation and respond appropriately. We also promote awareness of ethical recruitment, responsible sourcing, and labour rights so that people throughout the organization understand how to prevent harm and uphold our values.
We encourage reporting of any concern, whether suspected or confirmed, through secure and confidential channels. Reports may be made internally through established escalation routes, and all concerns are reviewed without retaliation against those who raise them in good faith. We take every report seriously, investigate with discretion, and apply remedial actions where needed. This reporting culture is essential to ensuring that issues are identified early and that affected individuals are protected.
Our response process is designed to support both accountability and remediation. When a concern is substantiated, we work to address the root cause, strengthen controls, and improve monitoring. If workers have been harmed, we seek to cooperate with appropriate parties to support remedy and avoid recurrence. We understand that an effective anti-slavery statement must go beyond compliance alone; it must demonstrate meaningful action, sustained vigilance, and respect for human rights in practice.
We review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to assess the effectiveness of our controls and to reflect changes in legal requirements, business operations, and supply-chain risk. The annual review includes evaluation of audit results, reporting trends, supplier performance, training completion, and any incidents identified during the year. Where improvements are needed, we update policies, enhance due diligence, and strengthen oversight. Through continuous review and improvement, we aim to keep our response robust, transparent, and aligned with our zero-tolerance commitment.
