Whitbread has an additional Responsible Sourcing Policy.

Comply with law and policies: Section 3, Supply Chain, Policy: There is no mention of compliance with the law, but there is a sourcing policy which outlines the standards Whitbread requires from all suppliers. These policies align with the International Labour Organisation and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights – specifically, with regard to modern slavery. The policies state that there will be no: ‘Trafficked individuals working in any part of the supply chain, Forced, bonded, indentured or involuntary prison labour, Payment of recruitment fees on behalf of the worker.’ It is not mentioned whether this applies beyond direct suppliers. Prohibit use of forced labour: Section 3, Subsection 3, International Business: There exists 'a set of baseline standards that Whitbread partners and franchisees will need to commit to implementing with regard to human rights, including modern slavery and forced labour; and, guidance documents to support them meet those standards within their own business...