Modern Slavery Statement and Commitment

Our organisation is committed to preventing all forms of exploitation and forced labour. This modern slavery statement outlines our zero-tolerance approach and the concrete steps we take to identify, mitigate and remediate risks across our operations and supply chains. We explicitly maintain a zero-tolerance policy for contemporary slavery, human trafficking and any practices that undermine fundamental labour rights. This Modern Slavery Policy is embedded in our corporate values and procurement standards, and it guides how we contract, audit and hold partners accountable.

We apply this anti-slavery statement across all jurisdictions where we operate, and it applies to our employees, contractors and suppliers. Our anti-slavery measures include due diligence, worker welfare checks and contractual safeguards that require compliance with labour and human rights laws. To ensure clarity, key obligations are built into supplier agreements and procurement frameworks. These documents require suppliers to adhere to our slavery and human trafficking policy and to provide evidence of lawful, voluntary employment.

Supplier audits are central to how we monitor compliance. We conduct risk-based audits of third-party vendors and subcontractors, prioritising regions and sectors with higher vulnerability to forced labour. Audits combine document reviews, site visits and worker interviews to verify hours, pay, recruitment practices and freedom of movement. Where audits identify concerns, we deploy corrective action plans, require remediation, and in severe cases apply contractual sanctions or termination. Our supplier assessment framework is publicly stated in our procurement protocols and updated regularly to reflect emerging risks.

Accessible Reporting Channels and Employee Protections

We provide multiple reporting channels so anyone—employees, suppliers or third parties—can raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through anonymous hotlines, internal ethics portals, or designated compliance officers. All reports are treated seriously: they are triaged, investigated and resolved in accordance with our procedures. We encourage early reporting and ensure protective measures for whistleblowers, including non-retaliation commitments and support for affected workers.

Training and stakeholder engagement complement audits and reporting. We deliver regular training for procurement teams, site managers and suppliers to raise awareness of forced labour indicators, ethical recruitment practices and remediation steps. We also maintain a published code of conduct, require suppliers to implement their own worker grievance mechanisms, and conduct supplier workshops to share good practice. Governance bodies receive periodic briefings on compliance trends and escalation outcomes to ensure leadership oversight.

Remediation, Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Our slavery and human trafficking statement sets out clear remediation pathways when issues are identified: immediate corrective steps, engagement with affected workers, payment of outstanding wages where necessary, and long-term improvements to employment and recruitment practices. We track remediation metrics to measure effectiveness and to inform continuous improvement. An annual review of our modern slavery and human trafficking policies is completed by the compliance team, and results are reported to the board. This annual review examines audit outcomes, incident response, training coverage, and supplier performance, and it updates risk assessments and action plans for the coming year.