Modern Slavery Statement for Financial Year Ending 30 June 2023,
Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, forced labour (including child labour)and human trafficking. GEW (EC) Limited has a zero-tolerance approach to any formof modern slavery. We are committed to acting equally, ethically and with integrity andtransparency in all business dealings and to putting effective systems and controls inplace to safeguard against any form of modern slavery taking place within the businessor our supply chain.
We are committed to continually improving our practices to ensure there is no slavery
or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. This applies
to all Directors, employees, and business partners. GEW (EC) Limited takes its
obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 seriously and has working practices topromote compliance. Any concerns should be directed to our UK HR Management at
the earliest opportunity who can be contacted at privacy@gewuv.com.
Supply Chain
GEW (EC) Limited operates from its manufacturing headquarters in the UnitedKingdom. We also operate in Europe and the USA. Suppliers to GEW are critical tothe success of our business. We have a large supplier base consisting ofapproximately 300 vendors although we maintain a much smaller preferred supplierlist. The most of our suppliers are UK based. We expect our international supply chainsto adopt suitable anti-slavery and human trafficking policies and processes, incompliance with all local and international legislation which may apply. We expect
each entity in the supply chain to at least adopt a ‘one up’ due diligence on the next
link in the chain. It is not practical for us (and every participant in the chain) to have a
direct relationship with all other links in the chain.
We do not tolerate modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business,
and we expect the same high standards from our suppliers and contractors.
Supplier Selection Process (2023)
As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, we undertake due diligence whenselecting appropriate vendors. For example (this list is not exhaustive): Identify region specific risks by assessing the prevailing environmental, social,or political risk factors.
 Supplier selection; could include:- Site visits - assessing the vendors working conditions, suitability and/orcompliance with our ethical practices.
- Sourcing from alternative vendors if standards are not met.
 New suppliers are required to complete a supply chain survey as part of theapproval process to ensure they meet our required standards.
We require confirmation that our suppliers:Have taken steps to eradicate modern slavery within their business.
Hold their own suppliers to account over modern slavery.
Have ethically sourced all employees or staff that work for them in any capacity.

Pay their employees at least any prevailing minimum wage applicable within
their country of operations.
Promote a safe working environment applicable to the country of operations.
Are financially sound and well managed to produce reliable products of goodquality that make a positive contribution to the products we offer our customers.
Where possible implement processes/procedures that have a positive impact
on the environment.

This is subject to ongoing review.
Questionnaires are issued to suppliers that provide goods and services to GEW. The
responses received confirm compliance with our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking
Policy.
Suppliers who do not meet our requirements and cannot demonstrate positive action
on areas of concern to GEW will be removed from the preferred supplier list. Should
any instances of modern slavery come to light, we may terminate the contract at anytime.
Training
Staff training will be provided as necessary, relevant to the employee’s role. Our AntiSlavery and Human Trafficking Policy outlines the procedures for reporting concerns.
During the financial year under review, Modern Slavery Awareness training has beencompleted by new staff within the Human Resources, Quality and Procurement/Supply
Chain teams. We keep the need for this training under constant review and may extend
it to wider staff members as required.
Our Policies
We operate a number of internal policies to ensure that we are conducting businessin an ethical and transparent manner. These include: Company Values
 Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
 Equal Opportunities Policy Recruitment Policy
 Grievance Procedure Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy Health and Safety Policy
Our Recruitment Policy and checks confirm that all employees are paid at least theNational Minimum Wage.
Key Performance Indicators
Our current key performance indicator is the number of reports that are received from
employees, the public, or law enforcement agencies to indicate that modern slavery
practices have been identified. In the financial year ending June 2023 no reports weremade.

We are not aware of any slavery or human trafficking taking place in our business or
supply chain, and we shall continue to apply appropriate risk based due diligenceprocesses to ensure compliance with the Act.
Workplace Safety
At the time of publication, normal business activities have resumed following disruption
caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. As with the past years, we will continue to prioritise
to keep our customers, suppliers, and colleagues safe in line with Government
guidelines on workplace health and safety.
Our Statement
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 andconstitutes GEW’s anti-slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year
ended 30 June 2023.
Signatory
Signed for and on behalf of the board of directors:Malcolm Rae
19 December 2023