The Modern Slavery Act 2015 was introduced by the UK government to address slavery and human trafficking. Modern slavery can occur in various forms including servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking and can affect children and adults (“Slavery”). The purpose of this statement is to provide information to better understand our policies and controls in relation to our supply chains and to understand how the Group operates.
The Group understands the importance of having an extensive and transparent supply chain and strives to ensure that its suppliers do not engage in any abusive, exploitative or illegal activities.
The Group is continually committed to ensuring that its suppliers operate in a manner that is consistent with its global ethical standards. The Group established the Global Supplier Code of Conduct in 2006 which reinforced its commitment to do business with fair and ethical suppliers.
Please see the "Supplier code of conduct" for further information.
The Group acknowledges that there is a continuous risk of Slavery in all sectors, industries and jurisdictions, particularly in relation to raw materials sourcing and product manufacturing. Consequently, enhanced measures have been implemented to address Slavery.
The Group deplores Slavery and understands that it is a continuous risk. Consequently, the Group monitors its business and aspires to further enhance its culture and programmes to demonstrate its commitment to address Slavery.
*The Group ownership of the Hotpoint brand in EMEA and Asia Pacific regions is not affiliated with the Hotpoint brand in the Americas
Andrzej Tuleja
Managing Director