Modern Slavery Statement

Executive Summary

Plutonia Global Logistics Ltd is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and in the supply chains we coordinate on behalf of clients. This statement explains what modern slavery is, why it matters in global sourcing, and the risk-based controls we apply.

Modern slavery is a serious crime and a severe abuse of human rights. Because we work across many suppliers, product categories, and regions, we recognise that modern slavery risk exists at points in the wider supply chain and must be actively managed rather than assumed away.

This statement is informed by recognised responsible business principles. It does not imply certification or endorsement; it describes our position, our expectations of suppliers, and the practical steps we take and intend to strengthen over time.

Policy Scope

This policy applies across the order chain Plutonia coordinates, including:

• Suppliers, manufacturers, and factories producing goods coordinated by Plutonia
• Subcontractors and second-tier production sites used by those suppliers
• Sourcing agents, trading companies, and intermediaries in the order chain
• Logistics partners, freight forwarders, and warehouse and consolidation providers
• Third-party inspection and testing partners engaged on a project basis
• Plutonia team members involved in sourcing, verification, and logistics coordination

Core Principles

• Zero tolerance for forced labour, bonded labour, and human trafficking.
• Risk-based screening and verification of suppliers.
• Worker freedom of movement and control of personal documents.
• Confidential grievance routes and protection from retaliation.
• Remediation-first response where victims may be involved.

What Modern Slavery Means

Modern slavery is an umbrella term for situations where a person is exploited and cannot refuse or leave the work due to coercion, threats, deception, or abuse of power. It includes forced labour, bonded or debt-bonded labour, indentured labour, and human trafficking.

• Forced labour — work exacted under threat of penalty that a person has not offered voluntarily.
• Bonded labour / debt bondage — work to repay a debt under exploitative or open-ended terms.
• Human trafficking — recruiting or moving people through deception or coercion for exploitation.

Why Modern Slavery Risk Matters in Global Sourcing

Sourcing decisions made only on price and lead time can unintentionally reward suppliers that cut costs through exploitation. Modern slavery risk concentrates where recruitment is informal, where migrant or seasonal labour is used, where subcontracting is hidden, and where production is pushed to unrealistic prices and timelines.

For buyers, undetected modern slavery creates legal exposure, reputational harm, and supply disruption. A structured, risk-based approach helps surface indicators early — before goods ship and before harm deepens.

Supply Chain Risk Areas

We pay particular attention to recognised risk indicators across the order chain:

• Recruitment fees charged to workers, leading to debt bondage.
• Retention of passports or identity documents by employers.
• Restriction of movement, locked premises, or guarded dormitories.
• Wage withholding, unexplained deductions, or delayed payment.
• Use of unregulated labour brokers or intermediaries.
• Hidden subcontracting to undisclosed facilities.

Higher-Risk Product and Sourcing Contexts

Some contexts carry elevated risk and receive closer attention on a risk basis — for example labour-intensive manufacturing, products with long or opaque material chains, sites relying heavily on migrant labour, and orders priced well below realistic cost. Risk is assessed case by case rather than assumed from category alone.

Plutonia's Risk-Based Controls

We apply controls proportionate to risk, integrated into our sourcing and verification work:

• Communicating our Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits forced and bonded labour.
• Supplier screening, business verification, and document review.
• Factory verification and inspection where warranted by risk or buyer requirement.
• Asking suppliers to confirm labour practices through a Supplier Declaration.
• Operating a confidential grievance mechanism.

Grievance, Remediation, and Annual Review

Where credible indicators of modern slavery arise, the welfare of any affected worker comes first. We prioritise remediation where it can be achieved, engage with suppliers willing to correct practices, and end relationships where serious abuses are confirmed and not remedied.

We treat this statement as a living document and intend to review it at least annually, strengthening supplier declarations, verification on higher-risk work, and the way we record and act on risk indicators.

Supplier Expectations

Suppliers engaged through the Plutonia network are expected to:

• Confirm that no forced, bonded, or trafficked labour is used in production.
• Ensure all employment is voluntary and terminable with reasonable notice.
• Allow workers to retain control of their identity and travel documents.
• Avoid recruitment fees and debt arrangements that bind workers.
• Disclose subcontracting and permit risk-based verification.
• Provide workers a way to raise concerns without retaliation.

Our Due Diligence Approach

Plutonia applies this policy in practice on a risk-based basis, through:

How This Helps International Buyers

Red Flags

On a risk basis, Plutonia watches for practical warning signs relevant to this policy:

• Recruitment fees charged to workers or signs of debt bondage
• Employer retention of passports or identity documents
• Restricted freedom of movement or inability to leave employment
• Wage withholding, unexplained deductions, or delayed pay
• Use of unregulated or undisclosed labour brokers
• Hidden subcontracting to undisclosed facilities
• Workers unable to describe their own pay or contract terms
• Reluctance to allow worker interviews or independent verification

Corrective Action

Where risks or non-conformities are identified, Plutonia may take the following steps, proportionate to severity:

1. Request clarification and additional information from the supplier
2. Request supporting documentation, records, or evidence of compliance
3. Recommend a time-bound corrective action plan with defined milestones
4. Escalate the finding to the buyer where the order or project is affected
5. Increase verification intensity, including inspection where warranted
6. Suspend new orders pending remediation where risk is significant
7. Reject or remove the supplier where serious issues are not remediated
8. Record findings and actions where required for buyer or tender reporting

Reporting a Concern

Workers, suppliers, clients, logistics partners, and stakeholders may report concerns through Plutonia's grievance mechanism. Reports are treated confidentially, retaliation against good-faith reporters is prohibited, and concerns are reviewed on a risk basis.

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