Modern Slavery Statement

Our Structure, Business, and Supply Chains

Retail & Asset Solutions is a European business at the forefront of designing and delivering sustainable solutions for complex retail and asset-based industries. We operate across the UK and Europe and deliver service solutions that are aligned with the business strategies of our clients.

To deliver these services, we procure the majority of goods and services from a core group of long-standing, trusted suppliers. We proactively monitor and review these supplier relationships to ensure ethical sourcing and compliance with human rights standards. These standards are embedded into all major procurement and tendering processes in line with our ESG Policy and Human Rights Policy.

Our Aim

We are committed to operating ethically and with integrity, and to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and across our value chain, both in the UK and overseas. This includes:

This includes:

• Providing colleagues with clear policies and procedures to identify and tackle modern slavery risks.
• Incorporating modern slavery indicators into our Safe Site Inspections, with central communication and awareness campaigns across client sites.
• Raising awareness through targeted e-learning modules.
• Encouraging and enabling safe and confidential reporting of exploitation, particularly among migrant worker communities.
• Fostering long-term relationships with suppliers who share our commitment to responsible and ethical labour practices.

Policy Integration

This statement works in conjunction with our ESG Policy and Human Rights Policy to ensure a consistent, embedded approach to ethical operations, colleague welfare, and value chain accountability.

Governance and Oversight

Oversight of our modern slavery strategy sits with the Group Risk Committee, ensuring integration with broader ESG governance structures. The committee reviews risks, actions, and stakeholder engagement related to modern slavery and ensures continual improvement across the business.

Policies and Supplier Due Diligence

We maintain a suite of policies that support compliance with the Modern Slavery Act and reinforce our ethical standards. These include:

• Anti-Bribery & Corruption
• Equal Opportunities
• Ethical Trading
• Recruitment & Eligibility to Work
• Vetting & Screening
• Whistleblowing
• Working Time Regulations

Our Supplier Charter explicitly requires that suppliers:

• Prohibit all forms of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour.
• Ensure workers are treated humanely and with dignity.
• Maintain legal and ethical recruitment practices.
• Provide safe working conditions and fair remuneration.

We expect our suppliers and contractors to uphold the same high standards we apply within our business. These expectations are communicated clearly and monitored through due diligence, audits, and continued engagement.

Areas of Potential Risk

We recognise that certain industries, goods, and geographic regions may carry a higher risk of modern slavery. Where we engage with temporary staffing agencies or international suppliers, we apply enhanced due diligence, contractually require ethical compliance, and assess practices against our Supplier Charter.

Colleague Engagement and Awareness

Colleagues receive training on modern slavery risks and how to identify and report concerns. This is delivered through our mandatory e-learning module available on the company’s training portal. Awareness is reinforced through posters and communication at client sites.

Whistleblowing and Reporting Mechanisms

We encourage individuals to report any concerns related to potential modern slavery or human trafficking through our confidential Whistleblowing Policy. All disclosures are treated seriously and handled confidentially and sensitively.

External Engagement – Stronger Together

We utilise the resources and training provided by Stronger Together, including toolkits, workshops, and online modules. These tools help us to continually strengthen our strategy to deter, detect, and deal with exploitation across our operations and value chain.

Our Commitment

To demonstrate accountability, transparency, and alignment with statutory reporting standards, the Company commits to the following measurable performance framework for the upcoming reporting period:

• Completing 100% of planned Safe Site Inspections annually, with each inspection including modern slavery checks.
• Ensuring 100% of any reported modern slavery concerns or vulnerabilities are formally investigated, remediated, and closed within 30 days.
• Ensuring a minimum of 90% of colleagues in identified high-risk roles (Payroll, Recruitment, and Operations Management) complete modern slavery awareness training by the end of the next reporting year.

Summary

We are proud to operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. This statement outlines the proactive systems, collaborative partnerships, and governance structures we have implemented to support our ESG and Human Rights commitments. Through continuous improvement, supplier engagement, and colleague education, we remain steadfast in our mission to eliminate modern slavery and ensure dignity and respect across our business and value chain.

This statement is made in accordance with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the Human Rights Act 1998 for the financial year ending 2025.