Anti-Slavery Policy

1. Policy Statement

Blok’N’Mesh Global Limited, Blok‘N’Mesh Manufacturing Limited and Blok’N’Mesh Concrete Limited are committed to conducting business ethically, with integrity and transparency. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and are committed to implementing and maintaining effective systems and controls to help prevent modern slavery from occurring within our business or our supply chains.

This policy supports our obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the standards expected of everyone working for or on behalf of Blok’N’Mesh Global Limited, Blok’N’Mesh Manufacturing Limited and Blok’N’Mesh Concrete Limited.

Modern slavery is a crime and a serious violation of fundamental human rights. It includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, debt bondage and human trafficking. These practices involve the exploitation of individuals for personal or commercial gain through coercion, deception or abuse of vulnerability.

This policy applies to everyone working for or on behalf of Blok’N’Mesh Global Limited, Blok’N’Mesh Manufacturing Limited and Blok’N’Mesh Concrete Limited, including employees, directors, officers, agency workers, temporary workers, contractors, consultants, apprentices, volunteers, interns, suppliers, business partners and any other person or organisation acting on the Company’s behalf.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to:

• Prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.
  • Ensure compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
  • Ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
  • Protect workers from exploitation.
  • Promote ethical business practices.
  • Provide guidance on recognising and reporting concerns.
  • Ensure concerns are investigated appropriately.

3. All Employees and Workers

Everyone working for or on behalf of Blok’N’Mesh Global Limited, Blok’N’Mesh Manufacturing Limited and Blok’N’Mesh Concrete Limited is responsible for:

• reading and complying with this policy;
  • avoiding any activity that could lead to or suggest a breach of this policy;
  • remaining vigilant to signs of modern slavery; and
  • reporting any concerns immediately.

4. Identifying Modern Slavery

Examples of indicators may include:

• workers appearing fearful or intimidated;
  • restricted freedom of movement;
  • identity documents being withheld;
  • signs of physical abuse or poor living conditions;
  • workers being controlled by another individual;

• unusually low wages or unlawful deductions;
  • excessive working hours without adequate rest; or
  • recruitment fees being charged to workers.

The presence of one indicator does not necessarily mean modern slavery is occurring, but any concerns should be reported.

5. Reporting Concerns

All employees, workers and anyone acting on behalf of the Company are expected to report any known or suspected incidents of modern slavery or human trafficking as soon as possible.

Concerns should be reported through the Company’s Whistleblowing Policy or directly to:

• their Line Manager;
  • the HR C Payroll Department;

Reports will be treated confidentially wherever possible and investigated appropriately.

No individual who raises a genuine concern in good faith will suffer any detriment, victimisation or retaliation because they have reported a concern, even if it is subsequently found to be mistaken.

Knowingly making a false allegation may result in disciplinary action.

6. Due Diligence

To support our zero-tolerance approach, Blok’N’Mesh Global Limited, Blok’N’Mesh Manufacturing Limited and Blok’N’Mesh Concrete Limited will operate proportionate due diligence procedures which may include:

• assessing supplier risks;
  • carrying out supplier questionnaires where appropriate;
  • obtaining appropriate contractual commitments from suppliers;
  • using reputable recruitment agencies;
  • verifying workers’ right to work in the UK;
  • reviewing labour providers where used;
  • monitoring higher-risk suppliers; and
  • periodically reviewing the effectiveness of our controls.

Where concerns are identified, appropriate action will be taken, which may include further investigation, enhanced monitoring or termination of the business relationship.

7. Right to Work

Blok’N’Mesh Global Limited, Blok’N’Mesh Manufacturing Limited and Blok’N’Mesh Concrete Limited are legally required to conduct right to work checks to prevent illegal working. This requires verifying that individuals have the legal right to work before they commence employment with the business. In accordance with the Immigration, Asylum C Nationality Act 2006.

All right to work checks apply to all types of workers, including permanent staff, casual workers and contractors.

All right to work checks are carried out at the recruitment stage. The Company identifies foreign workers and their nationalities by obtaining official documents, for review and processing through the necessary Home Office Systems and in compliance with the Home Office Guidance for Employers on Preventing Illegal Working.

A review of all right to work checks for foreign workers are carried out and monitored throughout the duration of their employment with the business. This is done via, the employee providing documentation from the Home Office to prove right to work in the UK is still valid.

All right to work documentation is retained for at least a period of two years after an employee, has left the business.

8. Suppliers and Business Partners

Blok’N’Mesh Global Limited, Blok’N’Mesh Manufacturing Limited and Blok’N’Mesh Concrete Limited expects all suppliers, contractors and business partners to uphold standards equivalent to those set out in this policy.

Where appropriate, suppliers may be required to:

• comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015;
  • maintain their own modern slavery policies;
  • cooperate with due diligence activities; and
  • notify the Company of any actual or suspected incidents of modern slavery.

Failure to meet these expectations may result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.

G. Training and Awareness

Blok’N’Mesh Global Limited, Blok’N’Mesh Manufacturing Limited and Blok’N’Mesh Concrete Limited will provide appropriate information, instruction and training to employees whose roles present a higher risk of exposure to modern slavery issues, including those involved in:

• recruitment;
• procurement;
• supplier management; and
• contract management.

Awareness of this policy will also form part of employee induction where appropriate.

10. Monitoring and Review

The Company will monitor the effectiveness of this policy and review it periodically to ensure it remains legally compliant and reflects current best practice.

The policy may be amended at any time to reflect changes in legislation, guidance or business operations.

11. Breaches of this Policy

Any employee who breaches this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including summary dismissal for gross misconduct where appropriate.

The Company may terminate its relationship with any contractor, supplier, consultant or other organisation acting on its behalf where there is evidence of non-compliance with this policy.

Signed by: Paul Norris

Position: Managing Director
Date: 28/07/2026
Review Date: 28/07/2027