Ethics Policy

Purpose

This policy sets out our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to act ethically and with integrity, ensuring that slavery and human trafficking have no place in our organisation.

Scope

This policy applies to:

All employees, contractors, and temporary staff.

All suppliers, partners, and third parties working with us.

All business operations, both within the UK and internationally.

Our Commitment

We uphold the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

We will not tolerate slavery, servitude, forced labour, or human trafficking in any form.

We are committed to transparency in our practices and expect the same from our suppliers.

Responsibilities

Senior Management: Ensures compliance with this policy

HR Teams: Monitor recruitment practices to identify risks.

Employees: Expected to raise concerns if they suspect modern slavery or human trafficking.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We aim to:

Assess potential risks in our supply chains and operations.

Conduct due diligence on new suppliers, including ethical sourcing checks.

Require suppliers to confirm compliance with anti-slavery legislation.

Reporting Concerns

Employees can report concerns confidentially through our whistleblowing procedure.

Reports will be investigated promptly and appropriate action taken.

We will protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

Monitoring and Review

This policy will be reviewed annually.

Continuous improvement measures will be implemented to strengthen our approach.

Breach of Policy

Any breach of this policy by employees may result in disciplinary action.

Any breach of this policy by contractors may result in the contract being terminated.

Breaches by suppliers may result in termination of contracts.

Version

Date Updated

Updated by (Name & Role)

V0.1

11/12/2025

Kate Richards, People & Business Support Partner