Modern Slavery Statement

1. Introduction

Wilkes is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all
our business activities. We recognise the pervasive issue of modern slavery, including slavery,
servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking, and adopt a zero-tolerance approach to such
practices within our operations and supply chains.

2. Our Commitment

At Wilkes, we are dedicated to:

• Conducting our business with integrity and social responsibility.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks of modern slavery in our operations and
  supply chains.
• Ensuring transparent and fair recruitment processes that are free from exploitation.
• Providing training to raise awareness of modern slavery among our employees and
  management.
• Fostering a culture of openness where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation.

3. Our Actions

To uphold our commitment:

• We assess our suppliers to identify risks related to modern slavery and enforce
  compliance through contractual obligations.
• We reserve the right to conduct audits of suppliers and partners, and, where necessary,
  implement remediation plans to address any issues identified.
• We provide training to our staff to help them recognise and respond to signs of modern
  slavery.

4. Reporting Concerns

We encourage all employees, suppliers, and business partners to report any concerns or
suspicions related to modern slavery. Reports can be made confidentially, and all concerns will
be investigated promptly and thoroughly.

5. Monitoring & Review

Wilkes is committed to regularly reviewing and updating this statement to reflect changes in
legislation and best practices. The effectiveness of our efforts will be monitored through audits,
supplier assessments, and feedback from stakeholders.