At Countrywide Metals Ltd, we are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chains.

We uphold the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and are dedicated to acting ethically and with integrity in all our operations.

We recognise that the recycling and metals industry can be at risk of exploitative labour practices, and we take proactive steps to identify, prevent, and address any such risks.

Our Commitments

1. Zero tolerance for slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.
2. Conducting due diligence on suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with ethical labour standards.
3. Training relevant employees to recognise signs of modern slavery and to understand how to respond.
4. Encouraging an open culture where concerns can be raised in confidence via our internal reporting systems.
5. Continually reviewing and improving our practices to ensure full transparency and accountability.

We expect our employees, suppliers, and business partners to share our values and uphold the highest standards of human rights and labour practices.

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Countrywide Metals Ltd’s anti-slavery and human trafficking statement for the current financial year.