See pg 12 for workforce (recruitment agencies).

Pg. 5

“Aldi UK and Ireland has a targeted, risk-based approach to modern slavery, focusing on the areas of our business and our supply chain where the level of risk is highest; this includes logistics, produce and flowers, recruitment and construction”.

“In 2021, we commissioned Stronger Together to conduct a review of the construction management companies Aldi UK work with to continue raising awareness and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our construction supply chain.”

Pg. 11

“The following food categories, identified as high risk, are included in Aldi’s Social Monitoring Programme (SMP):

• Dressings, oils and sauces • Fish and seafood (including frozen, chilled and fresh) • Herbs and spices • Canned food (including fish, fruit, vegetables and meat) • Potato products (processed and frozen) • Frozen fruit and vegetables”

Pg. 12

“The food sector is highly reliant on agency workers, particularly at peak times. Without the right processes, systems, and training in place, businesses are at risk of infiltration by less scrupulous intermediaries, leaving workers open to exploitation.”