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[SID_425] Policies Our Policy applies to all staff and is incorporated into our agreements with both sub-contractors and suppliers
[SID_425] The Policy outlines our zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking
[SID_425] It also sets out what actions individuals should take if they are concerned that slavery or human trafficking is taking place in our business or supply chain
[SID_425] To ensure that the risk of slavery or trafficking is prevented, we will engage with sub-contractors and suppliers to require that they improve their practices where concerns are identified
[SID_425] The Policy is complemented by our
[SID_425] Speak Up whistleblowing policy
[SID_425] Anti-bribery and corruption policy
[SID_425] Anti-fraud policy
[SID_425] Diversity and inclusion policy
[SID_534] For more information visit our Code of Conduct webpage
[SID_425] Health, safety and welfare policy
[SID_425] Our Group policies are reviewed on an annual basis
[SID_425] Copies of our policies are available on our website at: www.vistrygroup.co.uk/ policies-and-publications Our SpeakUp hotline is independently operated by EthicsPoint and can be used to report any concerns of modern slavery
[SID_425] There were no reports of modern slavery in the Vistry Group made to EthicsPoint in 2022
[SID_425] Due diligence All of our contractors are subject to due diligence via our onboarding process which ensures that our suppliers and sub-contractors have an awareness of our modern slavery commitments, along with our expectations
[SID_425] The onboarding process involves a face-to-face meeting between our site teams, commercial teams and the relevant contractor to discuss contract orders and Vistry Group policies, and how they are best implemented
[SID_425] If any concerns are raised, then further clarification may be sought
[SID_425] We require our Group suppliers to confirm their understanding of our Modern Slavey policy and provide copies of their own modern slavery policies
[SID_425] Suppliers which are new to Vistry Group following the combination with Countryside Partnerships had been through Countryside Partnerships supplier approval process, which involved checks for modern slavery policies
[SID_425] A review of these suppliers will form part of our integration programme
[SID_425] We meet regularly with our suppliers to review their performance and, if necessary, raise matters of concern
[SID_425] High risk areas The construction industry generally can include areas of high risk, with a number of job roles which have a low skill requirement and provide potential opportunities for the exploitation of individuals
[SID_425] The materials and goods that make up our homes may include raw materials from, or may be assembled in, countries that are at high risk of slavery and/or human trafficking
[SID_425] Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement - 2022 vistrygroup.co.uk Vistry Group PLC 05/2023
[SID_425] Each business unit is responsible for procuring goods and services for the developments in their area
[SID_425] This often means working with local businesses which may not be aware of the potential for slavery and human trafficking
[SID_425] Training The Groups Vistry Welcome induction programme includes an overview of the Groups sustainability strategy, including modern slavery awareness
[SID_425] In addition, since the beginning of 2023, our people now undertake mandatory annual Modern Slavery training via our Learning Management System, Vistry Learn
[SID_425] Our people also have access to a dedicated Modern Slavery Awareness training page on our Group intranet, which provides guidance on understanding modern slavery in the construction industry, how to spot the signs of modern slavery, contact details for relevant agencies and details of our SpeakUp whistleblowing hotline
[SID_425] Review of 2022 In 2022 we
[SID_425] Implemented a modern slavery training module on the Groups learning management system, Vistry Learn
[SID_425] Maintained our dedicated Modern Slavery Awareness intranet page, which provides guidance on understanding modern slavery in the construction industry, how to spot the signs of modern slavery, contact details for relevant agencies and details of our SpeakUp whistleblowing hotline
[SID_425] Rolled-out a targeted modern slavery poster campaign across the Groups sites to increase individual awareness
[SID_425] Worked with our supply chain towards ensuring that our third- party workers are paid the Real Living Wage; and
[SID_425] Audited literature, promotional material and employee awareness of both Modern Slavery and Speak-Up, and implemented further controls to ensure consistency of messaging across our entire estate
[SID_425] Further steps During 2023 we intend to
[SID_425] Implement mandatory modern slavery training on the Groups learning management system, Vistry Learn
[SID_425] Embed effective integration of our Policy throughout the enlarged Vistry Group following our combination with Countryside Partnerships
[SID_425] Incorporate the Groups work to prevent modern slavery into the newly formed Sustainability Committee, with Executive Director and Non-Executive Director participation
[SID_425] Continue to assess the Groups performance against the CCLA Find It, Fix It, Prevent It Initiative indicators
[SID_425] Continue to work with our supply chain so that all of our third- party workers are paid the Real Living Wage
[SID_425] Continue to monitor how effective we have been in ensuring that slavery or human trafficking is not taking place in our business or supply chain by measuring against our adopted KPIs
[SID_425] Approved by the Board and authorised for issue by: Greg Fitzgerald Chief Executive 18/05/2023 COMPANIES ON BEHALF OF WHICH THIS SECTION 54 MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT IS MADE: Vistry Group PLC Vistry Partnerships Yorkshire Holdings Limited Vistry Homes Limited Countryside Partnerships Limited Vistry Partnerships Limited Countryside Properties (Housebuilding) Limited Vistry Linden Limited Countryside Properties (UK) Limited Linden Limited Millgate Developments Limited Countryside Partnerships Southern Limited Countryside Properties (WPL) Limited Vistry Partnerships Yorkshire Limited Countryside Properties (Strategic Land) Limited
[SID_425] JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES ON BEHALF OF WHICH THIS SECTION 54 MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT IS MADE: Opal Silvertown LLP Linden (Basingstoke) Ltd Gallions Developments 2A LLP Countryside Zest (Beaulieu Park) LLP Acton Gardens LLP Countryside Clarion (Eastern Quarry) LLP Greenwich Millennium Village Limited vistrygroup.co.uk
[SID_426] Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
[SID_426] Financial Year 2022-2023
[SID_426] Green Britain Group Limited, owner of the Ecotricity group of companies, is at the forefront of the global green industrial revolution
[SID_426] Our businesses are pioneers in the new green economy and include the first green energy company in the world
[SID_426] Green Britain Groups purpose in life is the environment and to promote sustainable living in all its forms
[SID_426] We do not just try to reduce our impact, it is what we do it is in our DNA
[SID_426] We power more than 100,000 customers across Britain from our growing fleet of wind and sun parks
[SID_426] Green Britain Group Limited is also investing in green gas mills and energy storage facilities
[SID_426] We have also brought green principles to transport, food, sport, telecoms, jewellery and more
[SID_426] Our mission is to create a greener Britain working across the three frontiers of energy, transport and food
[SID_426] Company Structure
[SID_426] Our structure includes numerous ground-breaking Green Britain Group Limited subsidiaries, including amongst others
[SID_426] Ecotricity Limited, the first energy company of its kind offering green electricity and gas to businesses and customers
[SID_426] Devils Kitchen Limited, our venture taking super healthy vegan food to schools
[SID_426] Britwind Limited, our small wind company
[SID_426] The Sky Mining Company Limited, one of the worlds first producers of sustainable diamonds made entirely from the sky
[SID_426] Forest Green Rovers, the worlds leading sustainable and vegan football club
[SID_426] GreenCode Sustainability Limited, a green accreditation body providing organisations with a clear pathway to lowering their environmental impact and improving their sustainability credentials
[SID_426] Ecotalk Limited, a mobile network powered by renewable energy
[SID_426] Carbon Bank Limited, an innovative solution for organisations wanting to offset their residual carbon emissions and/or make a positive impact by reducing atmospheric CO2; and
[SID_426] Green Knight Studios, a creative agency dedicated to serving sustainable business
[SID_426] Supply Chains
[SID_426] We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all of our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains
[SID_426] We are an expanding business and so we acknowledge that as our areas of activity increase, we need to pay close attention to the risk of slavery and human trafficking with suppliers
[SID_426] We are careful about who we work with and who our partners are, too
[SID_426] We do not work with any organisations directly involved in anything we consider to be unethical, immoral or just plain wrong
[SID_426] Organisations in high-risk areas or industries are subject to rigorous assessment and approval before we work with them, including researching country of origin, their sector of activity, and the length of the business relationship in order to assess the areas of highest risk for us
[SID_426] We require all suppliers to follow our ethical and environmental ethos
[SID_426] Due Diligence, Existing Polices and Risk Assessments
[SID_426] Our ethos is to reduce the environmental and social impact of our own activities by encouraging and pursuing behavioural change from both inside and outside the company
[SID_426] As a result, we attract
[SID_426] employees who share our values and strive to achieve our ethos in their working lives, whilst making sure that the organisations we interact with share our values too
[SID_426] Slavery and servitude do not take place in any of the Green Britain Group businesses and we have policies in place to ensure they never will
[SID_426] We have in place procedures to
[SID_426] Identify and assess potential risk areas in our supply chains
[SID_426] Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains
[SID_426] Monitor potential risk areas in our supply chains
[SID_426] Protect whistle blowers
[SID_426] Promote equality
[SID_426] These policies and procedures promote the health and wellbeing of all our employees and help us to investigate any employee concerns safely, promptly and confidentially
[SID_426] We are committed to continually reviewing all of our employee-related policies to ensure that they are compliant with modern slavery guidelines
[SID_426] Measuring Effectiveness
[SID_426] Once we have conducted our latest review, the results are used to create internal policies and procedures that specifically help to combat and reduce the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains
[SID_426] Training for Colleagues
[SID_426] 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 colleagues
[SID_426] All new employees have access to our Modern Slavery Awareness and Victim Identification Guidance training documents, which includes the companies ethos and interacting with trusted organisations
[SID_426] Additionally, our dedicated People Team are trained to deal with any employee concerns safely, promptly and confidentially
[SID_426] Subsidiaries of Green Britain Group Limited
[SID_426] The Green Britain Group contains many smaller companies that do not fall within the remit of the Modern Slavery Act requirements, but we ensure that each and every one of them is still subject to the same policies and procedures
[SID_426] In this way, were endeavouring to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking does not take place in any of our supply chains or businesses
[SID_426] Continuing Review
[SID_426] Overall, the steps were currently taking, and our continuing review and improvement of supply chain management, will help us to ensure that slavery never has a place in the Green Britain Group
[SID_426] This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year 2022-2023
[SID_426] This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors
[SID_426] Dated
[SID_426] Asif Rehmanwala (Director)
[SID_426] Sep 20, 2023
[SID_429] /8 May 2024 Dyson Modern Slavery and Child Labour Statement 2023 UK
[SID_429] /8 Dyson Modern Slavery and Child Labour Statement 2023 UK May 2024 Dyson UK Holdings Limited Public 1.0 Dysons business, operations and supply chain Dyson Limited and Dyson Technology Limited are subsidiaries of Dyson UK Holdings Limited (Dyson), which, alongside other non-reporting entities has the ultimate parent company Dyson Holdings Pte Limited (together the Dyson Group)
[SID_429] The Dyson Group are a global group of companies committed to conducting business in an ethical and environmentally responsible way
[SID_429] This statement is made on behalf of Dyson UK Holdings Limited, in particular, the following subsidiaries that meet the criteria for publishing an annual statement: Dyson Subsidiary Country of Incorporation and Registration Number Registered Address Applicable Act Dyson Limited United Kingdom 02627406 Tetbury Hill Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0RP UK UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 Dyson Technology Limited United Kingdom 01959090 Tetbury Hill Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0RP UK UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 The Dyson Group has engineering, research, development, manufacturing and testing operations in Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, Mexico, China and the Philippines
[SID_429] The Dyson Group is headquartered in Singapore and employs over 14,000 people globally including a 6,000 strong engineering team
[SID_429] The Dyson Groups own manufacturing operations are based in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines
[SID_429] The Dyson Groups supply chain includes contract manufacturers in Malaysia, the Philippines, Mexico and China, with tier two and three manufacturing suppliers primarily based in Asia
[SID_429] It also includes suppliers of other goods and services to support its operations, such as cleaning, maintenance, catering and security providers
[SID_429] Message from The Dyson Groups Chief Supply Chain Officer As we bring additional capacity and capabilities to the Dyson supply chain network, we are deepening our engagements with internal and external experts around the world and conduct regular reviews to safeguard against any possible risks of modern slavery and child labour
[SID_429] Our future is inextricably linked to our commitment to uphold the highest standards of conduct and compliance in safety, health, and wellbeing for our employees and third-party suppliers
[SID_429] Dyson does not accept modern slavery or child labour in our operations and global supply chain and is dedicated to its prevention
[SID_429] We will continue to set robust standards on worker welfare and protection, and we will take practical steps to ensure we and our third party suppliers adhere to them. Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk, Chief Supply Chain Officer 2.0 Introduction Dyson respects human rights, the environment and ethical business practices
[SID_429] Dyson is committed to providing work that is freely chosen and to supporting livelihoods within the Dyson Groups manufacturing operations and its wider supply chain
[SID_429] /8 Dyson Modern Slavery and Child Labour Statement 2023 UK May 2024 Dyson UK Holdings Limited Public Modern slavery is used to describe situations where coercion, threats or deception are used to exploit victims and undermine or deprive them of their freedom
[SID_429] Modern slavery is an umbrella term that includes human trafficking, slavery, servitude and forced labour
[SID_429] Child labour includes the worst forms of child labour as defined in article 3 of International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 182 and/ or labour which interferes with access to or quality of mandatory education
[SID_429] Dyson does not tolerate modern slavery or child labour
[SID_429] Dyson recognises that identifying and mitigating the risks of modern slavery and child labour in global companies with complex supply chains requires on-going commitment
[SID_429] Dyson therefore remains dedicated to tackling these issues through strong policies, internal and external audits, training, and input from independent external experts, in collaboration with the wider Dyson Group
[SID_429] Our approach The following sections describe the due diligence approach taken at The Dyson Group level
[SID_429] Governance The Dyson Groups specialist Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSER) team works in partnership with supply chain facing teams to set and monitor adherance to modern slavery and child labour prevention requirements in the supply chain
[SID_429] The Dyson Group works with its suppliers to help them to understand, adapt their operations, and thus meet expected standards through a combination of training, audits and assessments
[SID_429] The Dyson Groups Sustainable Supply Chain Programme is overseen by the Sustainable Supply Chain Council which reviews adherence to The Dyson Groups policies, critical remediation and consequential actions for suppliers who do not meet expected standards
[SID_429] The Dyson Groups supply chain governance model allows for immediate action to be taken if it is discovered that standards are not being met
[SID_429] The Dyson Groups preference is to continue to work with a supplier to achieve long- term continuous improvement, however, where this becomes unrealistic, The Dyson Group is prepared to end its engagement with a supplier
[SID_544] Code of Conduct
[SID_544] Our Code of Conduct also refers to our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and Anti-Money Laundering Policy, both of which are designed to prevent unlawful behaviours and unauthorised movement derived from crime (including crime from modern slavery)
[SID_554] The UPM Code of Conduct sets out UPMs general principles of business integrity and outlines UPMs respect for human rights, in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
[SID_583] Further actions related to the Supplier Code of Conduct will be progressed as part of next steps for the following year
[SID_429] Policies are updated at regular intervals to ensure they remain in line with legal requirements and industry best practice
[SID_583] Code of Conduct
[SID_429] Specific child labour prevention guidance was added to the due diligence framework, in order to provide more specific information for manufacturing operations
[SID_429] /8 Dyson Modern Slavery and Child Labour Statement 2023 UK May 2024 Dyson UK Holdings Limited Public and suppliers on The Dyson Groups expectations and their obligations, including remediation activity
[SID_429] This will be communicated to suppliers during 2024, accompanied by additional training
[SID_429] Risk assessment Risk assessments are carried out on suppliers using Sedex, an industry recognised risk assessment platform
[SID_429] During registration and onboarding, suppliers are required to complete a detailed self- assessment questionnaire which covers labour standards, ethics, health and safety and management systems
[SID_429] Sedexs risk analysis tool called RADAR, combines inherent (country and sector) risk information with the self-assessment data from suppliers, and helps identify suppliers operating in high-risk environments, or with workers who are more vulnerable to exploitation
[SID_429] The results of these risk assessments determine whether The Dyson Group will begin to work with a supplier, and also informs future audit selection and frequency
[SID_429] In addition, Supplier Scorecards are maintained across all contract manufacturers and selected tier 2 suppliers
[SID_429] Up to 13 key performance indicators (KPIs) are included on the scorecard focusing on labour standards, wages and benefits, working hours, health and safety, environment, ethics and management systems
[SID_429] Scorecards are updated and reviewed on a monthly basis as part of our supplier monitoring
[SID_429] When KPI performance dips, this allows for fast, targeted remediation by the supplier responsible
[SID_429] Audit Regular audits are conducted of owned operations and of the supply chain by The Dyson Groups specialist CSER team and external independent audit partners
[SID_429] These audits are usually conducted on a semi-announced or unannounced basis
[SID_429] Sedex risk ratings inform the selection of suppliers included in our Sustainable Supply Chain Programme
[SID_408] In 2024, we will be working with a consultancy to review and update our Supplier Code of Conduct
[SID_429] Auditors interview a cross-section of the workforce without management presence (with translators, if required)
[SID_429] It is the suppliers responsibility to meet The Dyson Groups standards and ensure their workforce is treated appropriately
[SID_429] If suppliers do not meet Dysons requirements, Dyson prioritises working in collaboration with the supplier to resolve the identified issues
[SID_429] A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is then agreed, detailing the next steps expected from the supplier
[SID_429] A re-audit of the supplier is then arranged within an appropriate timeframe
[SID_429] In an effort to prioritise improvement for workers, suppliers who fail two consecutive audits have sanctions imposed and may resume business only after passing a new audit and addressing all corrective actions
[SID_429] If performance does not improve or the supplier does not prioritise corrections to its operations, The Dyson Group reserves the right to end the relationship
[SID_429] Support is often sought from appropriate third parties, for example the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
[SID_429] Grievance mechanism Workers in The Dyson Groups operations and contract manufacturer facilities have access to an independent confidential helpline provided by third-party vendor, NAVEX
[SID_429] They can raise concerns, with the option to do so anonymously
[SID_429] The helpline is available in local languages, and all reports are investigated by The Dyson Group and resolved with remedial actions mandated where required
[SID_429] The Dyson Group also has a non-retaliation policy in relation to those who report such matters
[SID_429] /8 Dyson Modern Slavery and Child Labour Statement 2023 UK May 2024 Dyson UK Holdings Limited Public In an effort to ensure workers are aware of the grievance mechanism, stickers with the relevant phone numbers are given to workers to add to their identity badges, and posters are displayed in manufacturing and accommodation facilities
[SID_429] Identified potential risks 2023 Risks of modern slavery and child labour are identified at a group level through a combination of risk assessments, audits and grievance mechanisms and using external reference points such as the US Trafficking in Persons Report
[SID_429] Within the calendar year of 2023, the identified areas of on-going potential risk within the electronics industry include
[SID_429] Forced labour
[SID_429] Working hours, wages and benefits
[SID_429] Raw material sourcing 4.1 Risk of forced labour Manufacturing in Asia, particularly Malaysia, involves a high proportion of migrant workers
[SID_429] This can present an inherent risk of non-compliant recruitment practices by recruitment agencies
[SID_412] Details of documented policies (eg Supplier Code of Conduct) seeking to reduce the risk of slavery or forced labour
[SID_429] As a result, a number of sub-tier suppliers successfully implemented remediation plans related to migrant worker recruitment
[SID_429] Complex and multi-tiered supply chains, which may also utilise migrant workers, present the inherent risk of potential involuntary labour and/or overtime