Modern Slavery Statement

For the financial year ending [INSERT FINANCIAL YEAR END DATE]

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Change Brew Co (“we”, “our”, or “the Company”) has taken — and continues to take — to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or our supply chains.

1. Our Commitment

Change Brew Co is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, or human trafficking in any part of our business or our supply chain.
We operate with integrity and transparency in all our business dealings and strive to uphold the highest ethical standards.

2. Our Business

Change Brew Co is a [INSERT DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS – e.g., “UK-based craft coffee and beverage company”] operating primarily in [INSERT MAIN LOCATIONS OR MARKETS, e.g., “the United Kingdom and Europe”].

Our operations include [INSERT MAIN OPERATIONS – e.g., “coffee sourcing, roasting, wholesale supply, and online retail sales”].
We recognise that some of our supply chains may involve countries or sectors where there is a higher risk of modern slavery, particularly in the sourcing of raw materials.

3. Our Supply Chains

Our supply chains include:

  • Suppliers of raw materials (e.g., coffee, packaging, ingredients).

  • Logistics and transport providers.

  • Marketing, technology, and professional service providers.

We expect all our suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to ethical conduct and human rights.

4. Policies and Governance

We have implemented the following internal policies to prevent modern slavery and ensure responsible business conduct:

  • Supplier Code of Conduct – outlining our expectations regarding labour standards, wages, and working conditions.

  • Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy – clearly prohibiting any form of forced labour or exploitation.

  • Whistleblowing Policy – allowing employees and contractors to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

  • Recruitment Policy – ensuring all employment is voluntary and that right-to-work checks are properly conducted.

These policies are reviewed annually and communicated across the business.

5. Due Diligence Processes

We conduct due diligence on suppliers before entering into new contracts, including:

  • Assessing the risk of modern slavery within their operations.

  • Requiring suppliers to confirm compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

  • Reviewing supplier audit reports and ethical sourcing certifications (where applicable).

  • Including contractual clauses on compliance with anti-slavery legislation.

6. Risk Assessment and Management

We continue to assess and prioritise areas of potential risk, such as:

  • High-risk regions associated with raw material sourcing.

  • Third-party suppliers using temporary, seasonal, or migrant labour.

  • Manufacturing and logistics sectors, where the risk of forced labour may be higher.

Where risks are identified, we engage directly with suppliers to understand their practices and seek improvements where necessary.

7. Training and Awareness

We provide training to relevant employees to help them:

  • Identify signs of modern slavery and human trafficking.

  • Understand how to report any concerns.

  • Promote ethical sourcing and responsible supplier management.

Ongoing awareness initiatives ensure that anti-slavery principles are embedded into our daily operations.

8. Effectiveness and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

We monitor our performance through:

  • The number of supplier audits conducted.

  • Reports or concerns raised via the whistleblowing procedure.

  • Percentage of suppliers that have signed our Supplier Code of Conduct.

  • Internal review of compliance across all departments.

9. Future Steps

Over the next financial year, we plan to:

  • Expand our supplier due diligence programme.

  • Increase staff training across all operational levels.

  • Strengthen contractual requirements for suppliers.

  • Continue collaborating with industry partners to promote fair and ethical supply chains.

10. Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Change Brew Co on [INSERT DATE OF BOARD APPROVAL] and will be reviewed and updated annually.

Signed on behalf of the Board:

[INSERT NAME OF DIRECTOR OR SENIOR RESPONSIBLE PERSON]
[INSERT JOB TITLE, e.g., Managing Director / CEO]
Change Brew Co
Date: [INSERT DATE]