1. Policy Statement

Diamond Box has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, and forced labour in all operations and supply chains. We comply with:

• UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Section 54)

• FSC-STD-40-004 (Core Labour Requirements)

• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Commitments:

• No forced, bonded, or child labour.

• No confiscation of identity documents or wages.

• No deceptive recruitment practices.

2. Definitions

• Modern Slavery: Exploitation through coercion, threats, or deception (e.g., forced labour, human trafficking).

• Human Trafficking: Recruitment/transport of people for exploitation.

• Debt Bondage: Forced work to repay inflated or inherited debts.

3. Risk Areas

Diamond Box identifies high-risk areas in:

• Supply chains (raw materials, subcontractors).

• Temporary/migrant labour recruitment.

• Remote operations with limited oversight.

4. Compliance Procedures

4.1 Due Diligence

Supplier Vetting

• All suppliers must complete a Modern Slavery Compliance Questionnaire.

• Contracts include anti-slavery clauses with termination rights for breaches.

Worker Interviews

• Annual confidential interviews with high-risk workers (e.g., migrant labour).

4.2 Recruitment Ethics

Fair Hiring Practices

• No recruitment fees charged to workers.

• Transparent contracts in workers’ native languages.

• Direct employment preferred over third-party labour providers.

4.3 Monitoring & Audits

Unannounced Audits

• Surprise inspections of high-risk sites/suppliers.

• Checks for:

• Wage withholding.

• Restricted movement.

• Document retention.

4.4 Reporting & Whistleblowing

24/7 Reporting Channels

• Anonymous Hotline: hr@diamond-box.co.uk

• Protection for whistleblowers (no retaliation).

4.5 Training

Annual Training

• All employees: Recognising slavery risks. If applicable

• Office/Procurement Teams: Compliance protocols.

5. Remediation

• Immediate removal of victims from exploitative conditions.

• Legal & financial support for affected workers.

• Blacklisting of non-compliant suppliers.

6. Governance

• Operations Manager

7. Policy Review

Reviewed annually and updated per legal changes.

Approved by: Kavi Jundu

Date: 02/02/2026