Sika UK - Anti-slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for the Financial Year 2024

Introduction
As part of the Construction industry, Sika UK recognises that it has a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking. Sika UK is proud of the steps taken to combat slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activitiesand improving practices to combat slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains. Sika Group has signed and adheres to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact.

Organisational Structure and Supply Chain
This statement covers the activities of Sika Limited, Incorez Limited and MBCC Construction Chemicals Limited as entities operating for Sika in the UK “Sika UK”:
  • Sika UK is subsidiary of Sika Group, specialising in the manufacture and supply of chemicalbasedproducts for construction and industry [specifically the provision of market-leadingsolutions for concrete, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, refurbishment, sealing & bonding,and industry with manufacturing sites in Welwyn Garden City, Preston, Leeds, Wishaw and Redditch.
  • Sika UK supply chain is generally split between UK and mainland Europe for raw materials and packaging and the far east for traded products e.g., adhesives and floor coverings.
Countries of Operation and Supply

Sika UK is primarily focused on domestic markets but also exports goods as part of its inter-company business structure.  

Responsibility

Responsibility for Sika UK’s anti-slavery and human trafficking initiatives is as follows:

  • Policies: The UK management team, supported by the local HR function, are responsible forimplementing and reviewing policies. Such policies are developed in compliance with SikaGroup policy and local legislation.
  • Investigations/due diligence: The UK management team, supported by the local HR function,are responsible for investigations and due diligence in relation to known or suspected instances of slavery and human trafficking in the UK. Where this is not feasible or effective issues can be escalated to regional management and, further, to the Sika Group Compliance Officer and Compliance Team. This hierarchy is responsible for managing compliance issues including EHS and HR violations.
  • Training: The UK management team and wider UK management function are trained inleadership, the foundation of which is built on Sika’s Values & Principles. All employees aretrained to understand and comply with Sika’s Code of Conduct and understand how to report a breach, should a breach be identified.

Board Approval

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Sika UK’s anti-slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending December 2024.

This statement has been approved by Sika UK’s board of directors, who will review and update it annually.

Daniel Lang

Member of the Sika UK Board of Directors