''B. Suppliers:

Our supply chain consists of more than 30,000 active suppliers around the world. This supply chain is managed by our Group Procurement which operates as a single global function, structured across all Business Lines. We develop and implement best-fit strategies for each category to deliver maximum value from the supply base in the areas of cost and risk management, sustainability, innovation, and growth.

Our Supplier Code of Conduct specifically covers this area. It is communicated to all current and new suppliers and we have already obtained agreement to its provisions from the majority of our key contracted suppliers

We operate a supplier sustainability programme, which has detailed questions on compliance with labour laws.

We audit suppliers under PPD 017 which also covers this area.

All outsourced manufacturing is required to undergo due diligence which includes screening, reputation monitoring and due diligence questionnaires.''

''There have been no audit findings, due diligence findings or reported incidents of slavery and human trafficking within NSG Group or its supply chain to date.''