Human Trafficking and Slavery Policy

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person’s liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.

The Company has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, and we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any of our supply chains.

We are also committed to ensuring there is transparency in our own business and in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chains, consistent with our disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

This document should be read in conjunction with our Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) Statement (which outlines our broader values and commitments) and our Ethical Policy & Accreditations (which details our operational standards for suppliers).

This policy applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, interns, agents, contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives and business partners.

This policy does not form part of any employee’s contract of employment, and we may amend it at any time.

Responsibility for the Policy

The Company has overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations, and that all those under our control comply with it.

Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy and are given adequate and regular training on it and the issue of modern slavery in supply chains.

Training and Awareness

To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we provide training to our staff.

All staff receive safeguarding and anti-slavery training during their onboarding induction, utilising Gov.uk training materials, with mandatory annual refreshers. Crucially, our operational and warehouse staff are specifically trained to remain alert to common behaviours associated with modern slavery, and to actively identify any messages, notes, or potential pleas for help which may be hidden within garments, PPE packaging, or other forms of communication.

Supply Chain Due Diligence

We expect the same high standards from all of our contractors, suppliers and other business partners. Because we source garments and PPE globally, we recognise that our supply chain is our area of greatest risk.

To mitigate this risk, we maintain a robust supplier vetting procedure as detailed in our Ethical Policy. We engage an accredited auditor to conduct SA8000-compliant social accountability audits, ensuring our partners operate in compliance with best-practice labor standards.

Our auditor is specifically trained in identifying human trafficking and modern slavery practices. Furthermore, we conduct checks on conflict minerals within our supply chain (Tungsten, Tin, Tantalum, and Gold) to ensure ethical sourcing.

Compliance with the Policy

You must ensure that you read, understand, and comply with this policy.

The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chains is the responsibility of all those working for us or under our control. You are required to avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy.

You are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any parts of our business or supply chains of any supplier tier at the earliest possible stage.

If you believe or suspect a breach of this policy has occurred or that it may occur, you must notify your line manager or a company Director.

If you feel unable to raise the issue internally, or if you prefer to speak to an independent body, reports can be made in total confidence to the independent whistle-blowing charity, 'Protect'.

We aim to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken. We are committed to ensuring no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting in good faith their suspicion that modern slavery of whatever form is or may be taking place in any part of our own business or in any of our supply chains.

Detrimental treatment includes dismissal, disciplinary action, threats or other unfavourable treatment connected with raising a concern. If you believe that you have suffered any such treatment, you should inform your line manager immediately.

Breaches of this Policy

Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct. We may terminate our relationship with other individuals and organisations if they breach this policy.

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Last Reviewed: 6 April 2026