Modern Slavery Statement

July 2026 to July 2026

Bradshaw Taylor is committed to acting ethically, responsibly and transparently throughout its business and supply chain. This statement explains the steps taken during the reporting period identified above to prevent, identify, assess and address modern slavery, forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, servitude and human trafficking risks.

This statement applies to Bradshaw Taylor's own operations and to relevant business relationships, including brand and distribution activities, direct and indirect suppliers, factories, subcontractors, labour providers, logistics partners, warehouses, service providers and upstream tiers involved in producing or supplying goods and services.

It should be read alongside Bradshaw Taylor's Human Rights Policy, Supplier Code of Conduct, Human Rights and Supplier Due Diligence Procedure, and Whistleblowing and Grievance Policy.

Bradshaw Taylor has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy sets out the steps Bradshaw Taylor takes to prevent and address modern slavery and human trafficking within its business operations and supply chains and is aligned with the principles of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Zero tolerance means that we will not knowingly accept exploitation in our operations or supply chain; it does not mean that we will automatically terminate a relationship where doing so could worsen harm to affected workers. We will prioritise worker safety, effective remediation, corrective action and responsible disengagement where improvement is not achieved.

We will respect internationally recognised human rights, promote fair and lawful working practices, and use our influence with suppliers and business partners to prevent and address adverse impacts. We will not retaliate against any person who raises a concern in good faith.

Bradshaw Taylor operates as a brand owner and/or distributor of outdoor and country clothing and footwear. Our supply chain can include finished-goods manufacturers, cut-make-trim factories, mills, dye houses, laundries, tanneries, component and packaging suppliers, raw-material processors, agents, labour recruiters, logistics providers and other service partners across multiple countries and tiers.

The structure and location of these activities may create varying levels of modern slavery risk. We recognise that risks are often greatest where purchasing practices, labour arrangements, low visibility, unauthorised subcontracting, migration status or limited worker voice increase worker vulnerability.

The principal risks considered within our business model and supply chain include:

• worker-paid recruitment fees, deposits, loans or other costs that create dependency or debt
• retention of passports, identity documents, wages or personal belongings
• child labour or young workers undertaking hazardous or excessive work
• unauthorised subcontracting, hidden production, homeworking or production in unapproved facilities
• excessive working hours, unlawful deductions, underpayment or delayed payment of wages
• abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment or coercive disciplinary practices
• risks affecting migrant, temporary, agency, seasonal, homeworker and other vulnerable workers
• weak freedom of association, limited worker representation or inaccessible grievance channels
• higher-risk geographies, sectors, commodities, labour models and lower-tier processing activities where visibility is limited
• purchasing practices, late order changes, unrealistic lead times or pricing pressures that may contribute to excessive overtime, subcontracting or other exploitative practices

Our approach is supported by the following linked policies and procedures:

• Human Rights Policy, available upon request
• Supplier Code of Conduct, available upon request
• Human Rights and Supplier Due Diligence Procedure, available upon request
• Whistleblowing and Grievance Policy and Procedure,
  https://www.bradshawtaylor.com/grievance-and-whistleblowing-policy
• Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, available upon request
• relevant employment, fair work, health and safety, and procurement policies

Employees, workers in the supply chain, suppliers and other stakeholders may raise concerns through Bradshaw Taylor's whistleblowing and grievance channels. Reports can be made confidentially and, where available, anonymously. Information on the applicable reporting channels will be communicated through the relevant policy, supplier onboarding materials, workplace notices or other accessible means.

Bradshaw Taylor will apply risk-based and proportionate due diligence. All relevant suppliers will be screened at a level appropriate to the goods or services supplied. Suppliers identified as higher risk will be subject to enhanced assessment and monitoring.

Risk assessment will take account of factors including country and regional risk, sector and commodity risk, workforce profile, use of labour agencies, recruitment practices, factory and subcontracting arrangements, supply-chain tier, audit history, allegations, adverse media, grievance data, traceability gaps and the severity and likelihood of potential harm.

Enhanced due diligence for higher-risk suppliers may include:

• additional questionnaires, documentary evidence and management interviews
• mapping of factories, subcontractors and relevant upstream tiers
• independent social audits or targeted worker interviews where appropriate
• review of recruitment fees, wage records, working hours, identity-document practices and labour-provider arrangements
• corrective action plans with accountable owners and deadlines
• more frequent monitoring, verification and escalation
• approval by an appropriate senior owner before onboarding or continuation of the relationship

Due diligence will be ongoing and will be repeated when risks, suppliers, production locations, labour models or sourcing arrangements materially change.

Bradshaw Taylor will provide role-appropriate modern slavery awareness and due diligence training to employees whose work may identify, create, influence or respond to modern slavery risks. This includes relevant colleagues in procurement, sourcing, product, logistics, human resources, operations and senior management.

Training will cover common indicators of exploitation, vulnerable worker groups, recruitment-fee risks, document retention, coercion, hidden subcontracting, escalation routes, safe handling of disclosures, and the importance of avoiding actions that could increase harm to workers.

All concerns will be assessed promptly, handled sensitively and escalated according to their seriousness. Bradshaw Taylor will protect affected persons, preserve confidentiality, not retaliate, and engage appropriate internal or external expertise where necessary.

During the reporting period, Bradshaw Taylor recorded 0 confirmed incidents of modern slavery within its own operations or supply chain. This disclosure does not mean that no risk exists; it reflects the number of incidents confirmed through the reporting and due diligence processes operating during the period.

Where concerns or adverse impacts are identified, Bradshaw Taylor will investigate the root cause, assign accountable owners, agree time-bound corrective actions, monitor implementation and seek appropriate remedy for affected workers. Depending on the circumstances, remedy may include repayment of recruitment fees or unlawfully withheld wages, return of identity documents, changes to labour-provider arrangements, protection of complainants, improved worker communication, or other measures appropriate to the harm.

Bradshaw Taylor will consider responsible disengagement only where severe risks cannot be prevented or remedied, suppliers refuse to cooperate, or agreed improvements are not implemented. Any disengagement decision will consider the potential consequences for affected workers.

We will use measurable indicators to assess implementation and support year-on-year improvement. The following results relate to the reporting period:

Improvements made during the reporting period included publication of the revised Supplier Code of Conduct and Bradshaw Taylor Vendor Manual.

The Senior Leadership Team is accountable for oversight of this statement and the effectiveness of the related governance, policies, risk assessments, training, supplier engagement, corrective actions and reporting. Relevant operational owners will provide updates to the Senior Leadership Team and escalate serious or repeated concerns without delay.

The statement and supporting evidence will be reviewed at least annually. Material changes in the business, supply chain, risk profile or applicable law may trigger an earlier review.

This statement was reviewed and approved by the Bradshaw Taylor Senior Leadership Team and is signed on its behalf by an authorised senior leader.

Approved by: 

Signature: 

Date approved: July 2026  Version: 1.0   Next scheduled review: 01 July 2027