Modern Slavery Statement

We are committed to conducting business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labor, debt bondage, child labor, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognize that modern slavery can occur in many forms and in many sectors, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that compromises the dignity, safety, or freedom of individuals.

Our approach is rooted in prevention, detection, and continuous improvement. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to act ethically and comply with applicable labor laws and human rights standards. This anti-slavery statement reflects our commitment to identifying risks early, taking corrective action where necessary, and ensuring that our procurement and operational decisions support fair treatment for all workers.

We assess modern slavery risks across our business activities and supply chains, giving particular attention to higher-risk categories such as labor-intensive services, outsourced operations, and geographies where vulnerability may be elevated. As part of our due diligence, we require suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or underage labor and that they provide safe, lawful working conditions. Our supplier onboarding process includes review of policies, workforce practices, and contractual obligations relating to ethical conduct.

To strengthen oversight, we carry out supplier audits and periodic reviews. These may include document checks, site assessments, interviews, and follow-up actions where concerns are identified. Audits are designed not only to verify compliance, but also to encourage suppliers to improve transparency, wage practices, recruitment standards, and worker protections. Where a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we may require immediate remediation, suspend business, or end the relationship if serious issues remain unresolved.

We also promote awareness among employees and managers so they can recognize warning signs of exploitation. Training covers indicators such as restriction of movement, withheld identity documents, excessive recruitment fees, deception about work conditions, and intimidation. By building understanding throughout the organization, we aim to ensure that our modern slavery policy is not merely a document, but a living part of everyday decision-making.

Clear and accessible reporting channels are essential to our program. We encourage anyone with concerns about potential modern slavery, unethical labor practices, or supplier misconduct to report them promptly through established internal channels. Reports are handled confidentially and, where permitted by law, anonymously. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Every report is reviewed, investigated where appropriate, and escalated in line with our internal governance procedures.

When an issue is identified, we take a risk-based and proportionate response. This may involve direct engagement with the supplier, corrective action plans, enhanced monitoring, worker protection measures, or termination of the relationship in severe cases. We seek to address root causes, not only symptoms, because sustainable change requires attention to recruitment practices, subcontracting controls, payroll accuracy, and worker voice mechanisms. Our aim is to support responsible business conduct while protecting vulnerable people from exploitation.

Our governance structure ensures oversight at senior levels. Leadership reviews key findings, trends, and remediation progress so that modern slavery risks are considered in strategic decisions. Procurement teams are expected to apply ethical sourcing criteria, and relevant policies are integrated into supplier terms and internal procedures. This joined-up approach helps us maintain consistency and reinforce accountability across the organization.

We will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to evaluate progress, reflect changes in risk, and update our controls where necessary. The annual review includes examination of audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, and emerging regulatory expectations. Through this process, we continue to strengthen our commitment to zero tolerance, responsible sourcing, and the protection of human rights throughout our operations and supply chains.