'Modern slavery risks and supply chain action

The Group also rely on input from our independent factory auditors, particularly in jurisdictions where there is a higher risk of modern slavery, to assess these risks and vulnerabilities. In addition, the Group QUEST team conducts ongoing employee and management training specifically covering mitigating risks of human trafficking and slavery within the Group’s supply chain.

All Group home brand suppliers are audited prior to engagement by Boardriders Group. If a supplier is not in a high risk country (as defined by World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators) and can provide evidence of an audit conducted by an accredited independent company, the Group may waive a separate audit requirement depending on the content of the audit. The Group monitors supplier behaviour and compliance with QUEST, notably every year in high risk countries through an independent external contractor who carries out unannounced audits and also by ongoing monitoring. Unless suppliers meet these requirements, they cannot obtain an “active” status with Boardriders Group.' - 3