Modern Slavery Statement

The Group operates across four divisions – Bricks and Building Materials, Importing, Distribution, and Contracting. We employ over 800 staff and have an annual turnover of approximately £594 million (as of 31 March 2024).

All UK-based employees receive at least the minimum wage and are paid the market rate. The Group adheres to UK employment legislation and expects all suppliers to comply with the same standards.

Our supply chain includes professional services providers, product suppliers, engineering & electrical suppliers, and energy suppliers. We recognise that modern slavery risks may be present in second and third-tier suppliers, particularly in higher-risk regions.

To mitigate these risks, we:
• Conduct risk assessments on suppliers in high-risk regions and, where necessary, require third-party audits.
• Include contractual clauses in supplier agreements prohibiting modern slavery and forced labour.
• Monitor compliance through due diligence processes, including supplier self-assessments and audits where appropriate.

Brickability Group PLC has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. We expect all employees, contractors, and suppliers to share this commitment.

In the event of an identified issue, we follow a structured Remediation Plan, which outlines corrective actions, supplier engagement processes, and worker support mechanisms.

We require all suppliers to:
• Adhere to our Modern Slavery Policy and contractual anti-slavery clauses.
• Demonstrate compliance through risk-based due diligence measures.
• Engage in corrective action if issues are identified, rather than immediate contract termination where remediation is possible.

We encourage employees and supply chain workers to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices. To support this, we have extended our Whistleblowing Policy to allow supply chain workers to report issues confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

Reports can be made via the whistleblowing channel, and all concerns will be fully investigated.

We have implemented a Modern Slavery Training Programme for all relevant employees to ensure awareness of risks, reporting procedures, and compliance requirements.

The Board of Directors oversees the implementation of this policy, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices. This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary.

Frank Hanna
Chief Executive Officer

Date: 02 April 2024