Company Commitment to Ethical and Social Responsibility

As a company, we recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical, legal, and professional standards while also considering the impact of our activities on society and the environment. We expect all employees to maintain exceptional business and personal ethics within their roles. Honesty and integrity must guide all interactions—with colleagues, the public, the broader community, suppliers, clients, and government authorities.

We are dedicated to conducting business responsibly, minimising negative impacts on people and the environment, and maximising our positive contributions to the local community and society.

Our commitment to growth will never come at the expense of environmental sustainability, quality of life, or social equity. Employees must always adhere to applicable laws, company policies, and government regulations, never compromising ethical standards in pursuit of profitability or loyalty to the company.

We continually review and improve our social responsibility practices and encourage our business partners to implement corporate social responsibility measures aligned with their operations.

Ethical Trading Standards

As a socially responsible business, we ensure that our suppliers, local communities, and customers can trust that we operate under strong ethical principles. We proudly adhere to the following Ethical Trading Criteria:

  • Employment is freely chosen—forced labor is strictly prohibited.

  • Working conditions are safe and hygienic, supported by an active Health & Safety culture and regular training.

  • Child labor is not used.

  • Wages are fair, competitive within our sector, and, where possible, exceed the minimum wage. Employees receive clear, written employment terms regarding pay before starting employment and for each pay period.

  • Wage deductions as a disciplinary measure are not permitted.

  • Working hours are reasonable and not excessive.

  • Regular employment is provided to those on permanent contracts.

  • Bribery and corruption are strictly prohibited.

  • We foster a workplace free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination, providing equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, or national origin.

Environmental Responsibility

Like all businesses, our operations have an environmental impact. We are committed to continuously improving our environmental performance and reducing our footprint through sustainable practices. To achieve this, we will:

  • Comply with—and where possible, exceed—all applicable environmental legislation and industry best practices.

  • Implement best working practices to prevent pollution and establish procedures for rapid and effective response to incidents.

  • Minimise landfill waste by promoting recovery, reuse, and recycling.

  • Reduce the use of raw materials and natural resources such as water and energy through efficient production methods and environmental monitoring.

  • Provide training and resources to raise staff awareness of our environmental impact and encourage responsible actions.

  • Integrate environmental considerations into capital projects and new equipment specifications.

  • Promote the recovery, recycling, and reuse of our products while working with customers to understand their environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Support customers in meeting environmental best practices and responding to evolving statutory and public concerns.

  • Require and encourage good environmental practices among our suppliers.

  • Respect the environmental concerns of local communities where we operate.

  • Regularly review progress on environmental objectives and improvement targets.

Through these commitments, we aim to uphold our ethical responsibilities, contribute positively to society, and operate with sustainability at the core of our business.

Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

Policy Commitment and Availability

This policy has the full support and commitment of management and employees. It is provided to all staff during induction and serves as a working document that will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary.

Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to all employees, workers, and contractors.

Modern slavery and human trafficking continue to be serious global issues, often hidden within supply chains. We all have a responsibility to remain vigilant to potential risks, no matter how small, both within our business and the broader supply chain.

Our Commitment

We are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our supply chains or any part of our business.

We uphold ethical business practices and integrity in all our operations. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any business or organization we engage with aligns with our values and does not participate in slavery or human trafficking.

Due Diligence and Compliance Measures

The Company enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and human trafficking. We expect all suppliers, contractors, and business partners to adhere to our ethical standards.

As part of our risk mitigation efforts, we have established systems to:

  • Encourage the reporting of concerns related to modern slavery.

  • Protect whistleblowers who raise legitimate issues.

  • Ensure that all our supply chain providers, who are UK-based, implement robust anti-slavery and human trafficking policies.

Training and Awareness

Our management team is responsible for ensuring compliance within their departments and supplier relationships. They receive training on identifying risks and enforcing our anti-slavery policies.

During company induction, all employees are introduced to our policies, procedures, and expectations regarding modern slavery and ethical business conduct.

Measuring Our Effectiveness

To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts in preventing slavery and human trafficking, we track the following key performance indicators:

  • Labour monitoring, right-to-work documentation, and payroll audits.

  • Ongoing communication and engagement with supply chain partners to ensure they understand and comply with our ethical standards.

  • Regular reviews of supply chain policies, codes of conduct, and business practices to reinforce our commitment.

This statement is made in accordance with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the Company’s official Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.