Modern Slavery Statement
This modern slavery statement sets out our commitment to preventing slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any conduct that undermines human dignity, fairness, or lawful employment practices. Our approach is grounded in respect for people, ethical sourcing, and responsible business conduct.
We recognise that risks can exist in multiple tiers of a supply chain, particularly where labour is sourced through subcontractors, labour agents, or in higher-risk regions or sectors. For that reason, our modern slavery policy is designed to support prevention, early detection, and prompt corrective action. All employees and relevant business partners are expected to comply with these standards and uphold our zero-tolerance approach in practice.
Our governance framework includes due diligence processes, training, and periodic monitoring to help identify and reduce risk. We review supplier relationships through a risk-based lens, taking into account geography, service type, worker vulnerability, and labour practices. Where concerns arise, we require immediate investigation and, if necessary, remediation or termination of the relationship. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible procurement and the protection of human rights.
Supplier management is central to our modern slavery commitments. Before engaging new suppliers, we seek assurances regarding labour standards, working conditions, and legal compliance. Existing suppliers may be subject to supplier audits, document reviews, and corrective action follow-up where risks are identified. These audits may include site visits, worker interviews, and checks of employment records to assess whether modern slavery risks are being adequately controlled.
We expect suppliers to maintain transparent hiring practices, prohibit passport retention, avoid recruitment fees charged to workers, and ensure all employment is freely chosen. Where a supplier cannot demonstrate acceptable standards, we reserve the right to suspend, remediate, or end the relationship. Our modern slavery statement also requires suppliers to cascade these expectations through their own subcontractors and labour providers.
To support oversight, we provide targeted training to relevant personnel involved in procurement, contract management, and risk assessment. This helps colleagues recognise indicators such as debt bondage, restricted movement, excessive overtime, or intimidation. By strengthening awareness, we improve the effectiveness of our modern slavery and human trafficking prevention controls across the organisation.
We encourage workers, employees, contractors, and third parties to raise concerns through established reporting channels. Reports may be made confidentially and, where permitted, anonymously. All concerns are treated seriously, reviewed promptly, and investigated in a fair and proportionate manner. Retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith is prohibited and will not be tolerated.
Our response process is designed to protect potential victims, preserve evidence, and coordinate appropriate remediation. If an issue is substantiated, we may work with suppliers to improve controls, support affected individuals, and monitor corrective actions over time. In serious cases, we will escalate matters to the relevant authorities and take decisive commercial action. This forms part of our broader commitment to ethical and responsible business conduct.
This modern slavery statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with evolving legal expectations and operational risks. During the annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, supplier oversight, training, and reporting mechanisms. Findings are used to strengthen our practices and shape future priorities. We are committed to continuous improvement and to maintaining a business environment where exploitation has no place.
