Modern Slavery Statement

Our organization is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labor, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. This modern slavery statement reflects a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines human dignity, freedom, or safe working conditions. We recognize that modern slavery can appear in many forms, including debt bondage, coercion, withheld wages, and child labor, and we take responsibility for identifying and addressing these risks wherever they may arise.

We are committed to acting with integrity and accountability. Modern slavery risks are considered in our governance, procurement, and supplier management processes. Our approach is guided by respect for internationally recognized labor standards and a clear expectation that every worker must be treated fairly, lawfully, and with dignity. We expect our employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold these same principles.

As part of our modern slavery commitment, we maintain policies and procedures designed to prevent, detect, and respond to unethical labor practices. These measures support responsible business conduct and help ensure that our operations do not contribute to exploitation in any form.

We conduct supplier due diligence to assess the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains. This includes reviewing supplier labor practices, evaluating geographic and sector-specific risks, and confirming compliance with applicable employment standards. Where appropriate, we require suppliers to provide documentation, complete self-assessments, and acknowledge our ethical sourcing expectations.

Supplier audits are an important part of our control framework. These audits may be announced or unannounced and can include document checks, worker interviews, and site observations. When concerns are identified, we expect prompt corrective action plans, close monitoring, and, if necessary, escalation or termination of the commercial relationship. We believe that meaningful oversight is essential to a credible modern slavery statement.

Our supplier standards require clear contractual commitments against forced labor, trafficking, and any form of involuntary work. We also encourage suppliers to maintain reliable recruitment practices, retain transparent payroll records, and ensure workers have freedom of movement and the right to leave employment in accordance with the law.

Employees are trained to recognize indicators of exploitation and to respond appropriately when concerns arise. Training emphasizes the importance of identifying unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement, unsafe accommodation, withheld identity documents, or signs that workers may be under pressure or control. Through awareness and vigilance, we strengthen our ability to prevent modern slavery risks across the business.

We provide multiple reporting channels so that concerns may be raised safely and in good faith. Reports can be made through internal management structures, compliance processes, or designated whistleblowing mechanisms. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern or assists in an investigation. All reports are handled seriously, investigated promptly, and treated with confidentiality to the extent possible.

Any allegation relating to slavery, forced labor, or trafficking is reviewed by the appropriate internal stakeholders. Where a risk is confirmed, we take decisive action, which may include supplier remediation, workforce protection measures, contract review, and reporting to authorities where required. Our response is intended not only to address incidents, but also to prevent recurrence.

We understand that modern slavery risks can change over time due to new suppliers, changing markets, and evolving sourcing patterns. For that reason, we review our approach regularly and integrate findings into our business controls. Our focus is on continuous improvement, practical safeguards, and responsible purchasing decisions that do not place undue pressure on suppliers or workers.

Every year, we carry out an annual review of our modern slavery-related policies, controls, training, and supplier oversight activities. This review helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our prevention measures and identify opportunities to strengthen our program. The findings inform updates to our processes, expectations, and risk assessments for the year ahead.

Our annual review also considers incident trends, audit outcomes, training completion, and any lessons learned from investigations or supplier engagement. This ensures that our modern slavery statement remains current, relevant, and aligned with our values and responsibilities.

This statement is supported by senior leadership and applies across our organization and relevant supply chain relationships. We remain committed to eliminating exploitation wherever we can influence outcomes and to working with partners who share our ethical standards. Our zero-tolerance approach is central to how we operate and to how we expect others to conduct business with us.

By maintaining strong controls, using supplier audits, offering secure reporting channels, and completing an annual review, we aim to uphold a robust and effective response to modern slavery risks. We will continue to strengthen our practices and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of responsible conduct.