Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Existing suppliers are re-assessed across a 3-to-5-year cycle.

The company has Ethical Sourcing Standards that suppliers are expected to comply with , and supplier contracts include the right to audit compliance and take remedial action for non-compliance, with additional ethical clauses being added. A supplier due diligence system is in place to check suppliers for sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, ESG, company structures, and credit/financial information. New high-risk suppliers are reported quarterly to a steering group , and a spend analysis tool provides monthly transparency of supplier spend categorization to identify new high-risk suppliers. The Alsa Division completed a supply chain mapping exercise of its key uniform supplier, including a review of independent third-party audits. The company states a zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking , and its Supplier Code of Conduct addresses prevention of modern slavery. Procurement employees attend an annual Ethical Procurement and Supply course , and a 24/7 Whistleblowing Helpline is available for reporting suspected contraventions.