Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

At the Company we conduct our business with integrity, transparency and fairness. We are committed to the prevention of slavery and human trafficking in our business and in our supply chains. We procure goods and services in a sustainable and ethical manner in compliance with our values and relevant law and policy, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

We do not accept slavery or human trafficking in our business, and we will not work with others in our supply chain who do not share our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking. 

Our business and supply chains

The Company has a network of experienced multi-unit franchise operators that respond to the global consumer audience. All of the Company’s brands have been chosen and developed to offer quality and innovation to a diverse and discerning global audience. 

The Company is headquartered in Scotland. The Company operates in several jurisdictions, including in the UK, Europe and North America. 

Our supply chains include the following: 

1. Food and Beverage. The Company source raw materials from local suppliers to source high-quality ingredients. The Company can adapt menus in our network to fit the local supply chain and aim to meet demands for sustainability. The Company also uses centralised logistics to ensure that the products are consistent across the brand. In addition, The Company provides franchise support to promote brand consistency. 
2. Construction Materials. The Company maintains an approved list of construction contractors from which our Franchise Partners can select an organisation to instruct. 

Due diligence in our supply chains

We have reviewed and will continue to review our central list of suppliers. We will adjust our plans accordingly (following review) and continuously collaborate with others to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any part of our supply chain or our business. 

 Training

All Company personnel are provided with a copy of this statement. Training is also provided on the statement and the Company’s commitment in relation to anti-slavery.  

Key Performance Indicators (“KPI”)

We use the following KPl to measure how effective we have been to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains:

• keep a log of the number of colleagues having confirmed that they have read and understood this statement; 
• nature of and number of any anti-slavery breaches reported to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer;  
• number of breaches assessed within a reasonable time of being reported and further investigations concluded as soon as possible thereafter;
• frequency and nature of follow-up communications, as appropriate, with relevant suppliers, or potential suppliers, in relation to our slavery and human trafficking risk questionnaire or supplier take-on process.

We recognise the importance of developing a culture within the Company which does not tolerate slavery or human trafficking and is not complacent about the associated risks. Through our good business practices, we believe that the Company has established such a culture. We will continue to take steps to embed and strengthen this culture. The Company is committed to fostering this culture across the brand through training, education and awareness initiatives. 

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Statement approval

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our modern slavery statement for the financial year ending 31st December 2024. 

Simon Wallis
Chief Executive Officer
GDK International Limited