Slavery & Human Trafficking transparency Statement - Flipbook - Page 13
A specialist garment supplier in India
A glove manufacturer in China
A hi-vis production partner in Bangladesh
In addition, approximately 72% of our annual spend is directed to our
top 30 UK suppliers, all of whom undergo annual assessments aligned
with our Responsible Sustainable Partner Strategy. This includes ESGspecific supplier self-assessments to ensure alignment with our values
and expectations around ethical labour, environmental responsibility,
and governance.
By fostering strong, long-term partnerships across our sourcing
network, we continue to build a resilient, ethical, and future-ready
supply chain.
Supplier Relationships
We work closely with our suppliers and expect them to adhere to the
same high standards in preventing slavery and human trafficking. All
new suppliers must complete our onboarding process, including the
completion of a supplier questionnaire related to their compliance
with modern slavery laws. Additionally, we review either (annually or
bi-annually) supplier practices and contracts to ensure compliance
with our policies.
Employee Training and Awareness
We provide regular training to all employees on the risks of modern
slavery and human trafficking, ensuring that they understand the
signs and know how to report concerns. Our employees are
encouraged to report any concerns about suspected slavery or human
trafficking through our established channels, including their line
manager, HR, or anonymously through our whistleblowing procedure.
2025 SMI MODERN SLAVERY
We are in the process of onboarding five new factories, including:
