Locations

• Trutex Ltd currently manufactures garments in 17  (Tier 1) factories globally, centred in 6 key manufacturing locations: Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and UK.

Mapping

• Our Tier 1 suppliers are published on Open Supply Hub - please see our Human Rights Impact Report for details.
• We are mapping our Tier 2 and 3 suppliers and we will continue with this journey to build our transparency of the lower tiers in our supply chain.
• Having this open transparency will enable us to be more aware if modern slavery occurs in our supply chain and puts us in a stronger position to address.

Forecasting

• We provide an annual forecast to suppliers.
• This enables them to effectively plan their production, relieving pressure for overtime which can be a contributing factor to excess working hours and forced labour.

Sub-Contracting

• No sub-contracting of production is allowed at any time, unless expressly requested in advance and approved by Trutex following a detailed review process.
• Any agreed sub-contracted factory is subject to all the same standards and approvals as any Tier one factory.

Monitoring

• We have dedicated teams in 4 of our key manufacturing locations: Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
• Our teams work co-operatively with the suppliers to understand our supply base.
• We monitor, via our local teams, the cost of living, minimum wage, local regulations and the local market infrastructure.
• Understanding these costs helps us to purchase responsibly, enabling suppliers to meet their costs and support their workers.

Supplier Relations

• We are committed to preventing modern slavery within our business.
• We aim to establish long-term partnerships with our suppliers.
• We have an onboarding process in place for when we do source new suppliers.
• Our Head of Sourcing visits any potential new supplier to fully review the factory and discuss our policies and expectations in person.
• The supplier will be requested to complete our internal documents including a Self Assessment Questionnaire and guidance on our sampling procedures.

We are members of Sedex, one of the world's leading ethical trade service providers, working to improve working conditions in global supply chains.

We encourage our suppliers to also become members. Sedex have a good approach encompassing all parts of the ETI base code in their SMETA audits. The Sedex SMETA audit clearly shows us if there are any violations on child labour and forced labour in our supply chain enabling us to address them quickly.

We are now full members of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that promotes respect for worker's rights around the globe.

We are working towards their Corporate Transparency Framework which aims for transparency of companies' supply chains and their approach to risk. This encompasses how we address modern slavery.

We are in our 7th year of membership with the Slave-Free Alliance. A leading global organisation who along with their charity Hope for Justice are working towards a slave-free supply chain. With their guidance we are growing our understanding of modern slavery and how it affects our supply base.

We are members of UKFT. They enable us to expand our knowledge and help us to stay up-to-date on legislation relating to compliance and sustainability.

Ethical Statement

We are committed to Corporate and Social Responsibility and, as part of this, have an ethical sourcing strategy ensuring each factory meets all aspects of the ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) base code and is aligned with the UN Guiding Principles.

Our internal governance of Modern Slavery and Human Rights is overseen by the CEO backed by both the Group Operations Director and Head of Sourcing. Daily monitoring is managed by the Product Compliance Lead and the In-Country teams, who all report directly to the Group Operations Director.

We manage a range of initiatives to help us act responsibly and align our operations to our business aims, where we seek to:

• Act in an ethical manner
• Develop long-term positive relationships with suppliers
• Be responsible for our impact on the environment
• Deliver value to our customers
• Take care of our employees
• Support charitable initiatives and community projects
• Raise awareness and educate

Supplier/Buyer Code of Conduct

Our suppliers are contracted to abide by our supplier code of conduct, which is in line with International Labour Organisation Conventions and the ETI Base Code.

All Tier 1 suppliers are issued with copies of our current code of conduct as part of the annual supplier manufacturing agreement that they sign up to. They are given the opportunity to discuss this agreement to ensure that it works for both parties.

Whistle Blowing Policy

In the UK, we conduct right to work checks and have an up-to-date whistle-blowing policy and process whereby employees can raise any concerns they may have in total confidence. The whistleblowing policy is published within the employee handbook on a mandatory read basis.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy

All personnel, agents and clients of Trutex Ltd must comply strictly and in good faith within the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations in any location in which Trutex transacts business. We consider compliance with anti-bribery laws to be more than a legal requirement; compliance is also a reflection of how Trutex company values are embedded.

Our anti-bribery and corruption policy is issued to staff. The policy is also issued to all Tier 1 suppliers as part of the new supplier onboarding process.

Grievance Procedure

All Trutex Ltd employees receive details of the company's Grievance procedure in the Trutex Employee Handbook. Minor issues are generally resolved through open communication, bringing the affected parties together to resolve directly. However it is recognised that, on occasion, an issue will need to be approached on a more formal basis. A formal Grievance process is in place for such matters so that the matter is handled fairly and lawfully.

We are building our understanding of the grievance processes that our suppliers follow, to ensure all the workers in our supply chain have access to a fair system.

Training & Awareness

We recognise that effective training is essential to ensuring our colleagues understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and know how to respond appropriately. We therefore provide targeted training across the organisation to build awareness and strengthen our prevention measures.

All employees receive an introduction to modern slavery risks as part of their induction. This includes recognising potential indicators of exploitation, understanding our internal reporting procedures, and knowing where to seek advice. Colleagues in higher ‑risk roles —such as procurement, supply chain management, and recruitment—receive additional, role ‑specific training to 
ensure they can identify and manage risks within their areas of responsibility.

To ensure our training content remains current and informed by specialist expertise, we utilise reputable third ‑party training providers. We also communicate updates and reminders throughout the year to reinforce awareness and maintain a strong culture of vigilance.

We continue to explore opportunities to strengthen our training programme, including the use of external experts and resources, to ensure our people remain informed, confident, and equipped to help prevent modern slavery in our operations and supply chain.

Due Diligence

• Trutex Ltd has recognised the need to develop and deliver anti-modern slavery initiatives in its business and supply chain and improve modern slavery mitigation.

• As members of the Slave-Free Alliance we gain insight and advice from the SFA about knowing what to look for and how to be prepared and protected against slavert within our supply chain.

• Trutex Ltd is developing and improving existing key policies with embedded practical modern slavery content, strengthening the message on compliance.

• The team is committed to driving the modern slavery agenda forward and there is full executive level engagement.

• Trutex Ltd has a good understanding of the human rights and modern slavery risks associated with our industry. We have carried out a Human Rights Risk Assessment to understand those most salient to us. Please refer to our Human Rights Impact Report for more details.