Modern Slavery Statement

Our commitment to ethical conduct is uncompromising. This modern slavery statement explains how we identify, prevent and address risks of forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines human dignity and contravenes applicable laws, and we require the same standard from all partners and suppliers.

We set out clear policies that form the backbone of this slavery statement for suppliers and colleagues. Modern-slavery risks are assessed through a combination of risk mapping, stakeholder engagement and targeted due diligence. Our executive leadership endorses these measures and ensures accountability for implementation through governance structures and performance objectives.

This slavery statement outlines our expectations for suppliers, contractors and agents. We require contractual commitments that prohibit forced labour, child labour and exploitative working conditions, and we perform enhanced checks where risk indicators are present. Regular monitoring and transparent reporting are key components of our approach to reducing and remediating risk.

Our

Zero-Tolerance Policy

is explicit: any confirmed incident of modern slavery will result in immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of the business relationship. We do not tolerate the use of forced labour in any form, and we support victim-centered remediation where abuse is identified. Prevention includes training for procurement and HR teams to ensure early identification and escalation of concerns.

Supplier audits and inspections form a critical part of our modern slavery mitigation strategy. We carry out both announced and unannounced audits, combining document reviews, worker interviews and site assessments to validate compliance with labour standards. High-risk suppliers are subject to more frequent audits and may be required to implement corrective action plans monitored by our compliance team.

We maintain a

Supplier Assurance

programme that integrates social compliance checks into procurement decisions. Our code of conduct is communicated to suppliers in local languages where necessary, and we offer capacity-building support to help suppliers meet required labour and safety standards. We encourage transparency and continuous improvement across tiers of the supply chain.

Reporting channels are available to all workers, suppliers and stakeholders to raise concerns about modern slavery, human trafficking or related abuses. We promote multiple safe reporting options and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Reports are triaged by our compliance team and investigated promptly, with outcomes recorded and tracked until resolved. Our reporting framework is designed to be accessible and confidential.

To reinforce accountability, we publish regular progress updates within our sustainability disclosures and internal communications. Key measures include audit outcomes, corrective action completion rates and supplier engagement metrics. Our approach to combating modern slavery spans due diligence, remediation and prevention, ensuring that findings lead to meaningful change on the ground.

We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and the policies it describes. Each year we reassess risk priorities, evaluate the effectiveness of supplier audits, refine reporting mechanisms and update training materials. The annual review ensures our slavery statement remains responsive to evolving supply chain risks and legal obligations, and it informs enhancements to our programme.

Implementation is cross-functional: procurement, legal, HR and sustainability work together to operationalize the slavery statement for contractors and employees. We track key performance indicators and embed obligations into supplier contracts to ensure measurable outcomes and clear consequences for non-compliance.

Remediation and survivor support are principled and practical. Where exploitation is identified, we aim to stop harm, provide appropriate support to affected individuals and remediate labour conditions. Our response prioritizes the rights and needs of victims over commercial considerations.

By maintaining a strong stance, including a zero-tolerance policy, rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a disciplined annual review, our organisation seeks to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement reflects a long-term commitment to respect human rights and to work collaboratively with partners to achieve lasting change.