Modern Slavery Statement

Modern slavery is a serious violation of human rights, and our organization is committed to preventing it in every part of our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles, controls, and responsibilities that guide our approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing forced labor, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labor, and other exploitative practices. We recognize that risks can exist in complex supply networks, and we therefore maintain a proactive and risk-based approach to due diligence.

Our policy is based on a clear zero-tolerance position toward any form of slavery or human trafficking. This applies to all employees, contractors, temporary workers, suppliers, and business partners. We expect every party associated with us to uphold fair labor standards, respect human dignity, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. Any breach of these expectations may result in corrective action, contract termination, or referral to relevant authorities where required.

To support the effectiveness of this modern slavery statement, we implement training, internal controls, and supplier oversight measures. Employees involved in procurement, recruitment, and operations receive guidance on how to identify warning signs such as withheld documents, restricted movement, excessive recruitment fees, and signs of coercion. By strengthening awareness, we improve our ability to detect and respond to concerns early.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Process

Our suppliers are required to confirm their compliance with our standards and to cooperate with monitoring activities. We conduct supplier assessments using a structured due diligence process that considers geography, sector, labor model, and subcontracting arrangements. High-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced scrutiny before onboarding and throughout the life of the relationship.

As part of this modern slavery policy, we carry out supplier audits, which may include documentation reviews, worker interviews, site visits, and checks of wage records, identity documentation, and recruitment practices. These audits are designed to identify non-compliance and to encourage continuous improvement. Where issues are found, suppliers are expected to implement corrective action plans within defined timeframes.

We also seek evidence that suppliers have their own prevention controls in place, including training, grievance channels, and transparent employment practices. Modern slavery risks are not static, so we regularly reassess suppliers and may increase audit frequency where the risk profile changes. If a supplier cannot or will not remediate serious concerns, we reserve the right to end the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

We encourage all employees and business partners to report concerns promptly if they suspect slavery, exploitation, or unethical recruitment practices. Reports may be made through internal reporting channels established for this purpose, and concerns may be raised anonymously where permitted by local law and internal policy. Every report is treated seriously and handled with confidentiality and respect.

Our reporting framework supports early intervention and protects individuals from retaliation. Any person who raises a concern in good faith is protected from victimization, discrimination, or disadvantage. Retaliation against reporters or affected workers is not tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action. We also require managers to escalate allegations immediately so that investigations can begin without delay.

The effectiveness of our modern slavery statement depends on trust in these reporting mechanisms. Accordingly, we reinforce awareness through internal communications, onboarding, and supplier engagement. Where appropriate, concerns are investigated with support from legal, compliance, human resources, and procurement teams, ensuring that responses are timely, proportionate, and well documented.

Governance, Review, and Continuous Improvement

Responsibility for overseeing this statement rests with senior leadership, who review performance indicators, risk assessments, and remediation outcomes. We expect leaders across the organization to promote ethical conduct and to embed anti-slavery principles into decision-making. This governance structure ensures that our commitments are not symbolic, but actively managed and measured.

Our approach includes a formal annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and the related controls that support it. Each year, we evaluate our policies, supplier audit findings, training completion, incident trends, and any changes in legislation or operational risk. The review allows us to update our practices and strengthen controls where necessary.

Through continuous improvement, we aim to deepen accountability and reduce exposure to exploitation across our operations. This modern slavery commitment reflects our broader values of integrity, fairness, and respect. We will continue to refine our monitoring, supplier engagement, and reporting processes so that our zero-tolerance stance remains effective and credible.