Slavery and human trafficking statement
Introduction
Slavery and human trafficking remains a hidden blight on our global society. We all have a responsibility to be alert to the risks, however small, in our business and in the wider supply chain. We are committed to preventing modern slavery in our supply chains, Colleagues are expected to report concerns and our leadership team are expected to act upon them. We are not aware of any instances of modern slavery in our supply chain.
Organisation's Structure
Scottish Leather Group Limited, and its subsidiary operating company Scottish Leather Group Operations Limited is a manufacturer of sustainable, luxury leather, and includes the brands Bridge of Weir Leather and Muirhead. The group has its head office and manufacturing operations in the UK. The group has an annual turnover in excess of £100M.
Our Business Policy
We have zero tolerance for slavery and human trafficking, and this is reflected in our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy. We expect all contractors and those in our supply chain to comply with our values. All deparment leaders are responsible for compliance in their respective areas of responsibility and for their supplier relationships.
Due Diligence
We have taken the following steps to ensure that slavery, human trafficking and exploitation is prevented from taking place in our business and supply chains:
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We are a member of the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX), a membership organisation which support reasonable and sustainable business practices.
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We conduct a supplier approval process for our external contractors and suppliers and ensure they sign up to our Code of Conduct.
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We are a corporate partner of Scotland Against Modern Slavery (SAMS).
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We conduct pre-employment checks including verifying identities and establishing right to work.
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We include training to relevant members of staff which includes the observation of the signs of suspicious or non-ethical behaviours (including signs of modern slavery and identifying victims of trafficking), bribery, anti-competitive practices, and whistleblowing.
Our Effectiveness in Combating Slavery and Human Trafficking
We use the following key performance indicators (KPIs) 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, in accordance with our commitment to the standards required by UNGC:
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Completion of business unit audits by directors and senior managers.
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Use of labour monitoring and payroll systems.
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Level of communication and personal contact with the next link in the supply chains and their understanding of, and compliance with, our expectations.
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Our Supplier Code of Conduct, explicitly referring to standards of employment, ethics, working conditions and modern slavery has been issued (UK and internationally) for signatory approval by the entire supply chain.
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Specific audits are conducted in areas of priority and identified risk, with further planned for ongoing diligence and scrutiny.
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our group’s slavery and human trafficking statement for financial year ending 31st March 2026.
Mark Cowan
HR Director
Scottish Leather Group Limited
1st April 2025