Bills Garden Modern Slavery Statement

At Bills Garden we publish this Modern Slavery Statement to articulate our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of modern slavery across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery policy reflects our core values and is an integral part of our ethical procurement and corporate responsibility approach. We are committed to continuous improvement, transparency and effective action where risks are identified.

Zero-tolerance policy: Bills Garden operates a strict zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking. We will not tolerate exploitation in any form within our workforce, suppliers or contractors. All staff and suppliers are expected to comply with this standard. Any breach of this anti-slavery policy will trigger immediate investigation and proportionate remedial measures, which may include termination of contracts.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require suppliers to meet clear minimum standards and to demonstrate adherence to our ethical expectations. Our supplier assurance programme includes:

• Due diligence checks conducted prior to onboarding and periodically thereafter.
• Supplier audits — both scheduled and unannounced audits to verify working conditions, documentation and labour practices.
• Corrective action plans where non-compliance is found, with follow-up audits to confirm remediation.

Procurement Controls and Risk Assessment

Bills Garden maintains a risk-based approach to procurement, prioritising resources toward suppliers, products and regions with higher inherent risk of exploitation. We assess risks across categories and tiers of our supply chain and incorporate anti-slavery clauses into our contracts. Our purchasing teams receive guidance on recognising red flags and escalating concerns promptly.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple secure reporting channels that protect anonymity and guard against retaliation. These include internal reporting to line managers or human resources, access to an independent whistleblowing mechanism, and clear escalation to senior management. Reports are taken seriously; each allegation triggers a documented response process that may involve internal investigation, external experts or referral to appropriate authorities where required.

To support reporting we maintain clear policies that emphasise confidentiality and non-retaliation, and we monitor the effectiveness of reporting channels by tracking reports, outcomes and corrective measures. We also encourage workers and stakeholders throughout the supply chain to raise concerns if they suspect exploitation.

Supplier engagement is central to our anti-slavery statement. We deliver targeted training and capacity-building for key suppliers and procurement staff to increase awareness of modern slavery risks and compliance expectations. We require suppliers to provide documentation on labour practices and to permit on-site assessments. Our contractual requirements include the right to audit and the expectation of remedial action where issues are identified.

Monitoring, Remediation and Continuous Improvement

Bills Garden commits to prompt remediation when modern slavery indicators are identified. Remedial actions may involve corrective action plans, worker remediation, contract suspension or termination, and collaboration with third-party specialists. We document findings and lessons learned, feeding into policy updates and supplier engagement plans. Continuous improvement is driven by data from supplier audits, incident reports and stakeholder input.

Annual Review and Governance

Our Modern Slavery and anti-slavery measures are reviewed at least annually by senior leadership and governance bodies. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting channels, training programmes and remediation outcomes. Results inform policy revisions, resource allocation and strategic priorities. We remain firmly committed to strengthening our slavery and human trafficking statement and ensuring that no one is exploited in our operations.

Conclusion: Bills Garden's anti-slavery declaration affirms a clear, enforceable stance: modern slavery is unacceptable. We will continue to implement supplier audits, expand reporting channels, provide training, and perform an annual review to ensure our policies and practices remain robust, effective and aligned with evolving best practice. This statement represents our ongoing commitment to ethical conduct and the protection of human rights throughout our supply chain.