Modern Slavery Statement
Introduction
CT Automotive is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business operations and supply chain. This statement outlines the steps we have taken to combat modern slavery in our organisation and supply chain.
Our Business and Structure
We are a manufacturer of automotive car parts, with production facilities in China, Türkiye, and Mexico. We operate distribution centres across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Our supply chains include large petrochemical companies as well as smaller suppliers and we aim to near-shore our supply chain, seeking suppliers in locations close to our production facilities.
Ultimate responsibility for the prevention of modern slavery rests with the Board of Directors, with day-to-day responsibility delegated to the ESG Lead and the Ethics Committee which oversees any ethical issues affecting the Company.
Our Policies on Modern Slavery
We have an appropriate Modern Slavery Policy that reflects our commitment to ethical business practices and our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to all employees, suppliers, and business partners, ensuring that human rights are upheld throughout our operations and supply chain.
We also have a Supplier Code of Conduct which prohibits forced labour and promotes ethical behaviour in our supply chain.
We operate a robust recruitment policy, including conducting eligibility to work in the UK checks for all employees to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will.
Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
We recognise the importance of identifying and mitigating risks related to modern slavery in our supply chain. To this end, we have conducted desktop audits of a significant number of companies in our supply chain and assess potential risks associated with suppliers and business partners.
Training and Awareness
We provide modern slavery training through an online training portal, available in all the primary languages spoken by our staff. This ensures that our employees and key stakeholders have a high level of understanding about the risks of modern slavery and know how to report concerns.
Whistleblowing and Reporting Mechanisms
We have a Whistleblowing Policy and an anonymous whistleblowing reporting platform easily accessible on mobile platforms to allow any incidence of modern slavery to be reported to senior management without fear of reprisal. All reports are thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action is taken where necessary.
Future Commitments
We are committed to continuously improving our approach to tackling modern slavery and will:
- Enhance our audit processes to include on-site supplier visits where required;
- Suppliers will be required to sign and comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits forced labour and promotes ethical behaviours;
- Strengthen our risk assessment framework to identify high-risk areas more effectively; and
- Provide ongoing training and awareness programs to ensure all employees and suppliers remain vigilant against modern slavery.
Approval
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 the financial year ended 31 December 2024. It has been approved by the Board of Directors and will be reviewed annually.
Salman Mohammed
CFO
CT Automotive Group plc
6 May 2025