SMITHS BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED

Policies described

Freedom of workers to terminate employment Freedom of movement Freedom of association Prohibits any threat of violence, harassment and intimidation Prohibits the use of worker-paid recruitment fees Prohibits compulsory overtime Prohibits child labour Prohibits discrimination Prohibits confiscation of workers' original identification documents Provides access to remedy, compensation and justice for victims of modern slavery

Training described

Your whole organisation Your front line staff Human resources Executive-level staff Procurement staff Your suppliers

Worker engagement and working conditions

Your suppliers Workers within your organisation

Social audits

Audit conducted by your staff Third party audit arranged by your organisation

Grievance mechanisms

Using anonymous whistleblowing services, such as a helpline or mobile phone app Through trade unions or other worker representative groups

Demonstrated progress

Each year we set goals based on our risk assessment. The statement sets out progress against actions identified in the previous statement and the actions set for the current year.

Reported risks and mitigations

• Risk: Contract workers employed at Smiths manufacturing sites in higher risk modern slavery jurisdictions (as determined using the Global Slavery Index)
• Area: Within your own operations
• Group: Women Migrants Children
• Location: United Arab Emirates China Indonesia India Malaysia Thailand Tunisia
• Mitigation: We perform audits of sites in higher risk countries to make sure our key policies are being complied with. For example, in relation to overtime, the use of recruitment agents, and ensuring if we have anyone working at the sites between the ages of 16 and 18 their roles comply with UN guidelines.
• Risk: Modern slavery risks arising through the use of labour and recruitment agencies.
• Group: Migrants
• Location: United Arab Emirates China Indonesia Mexico Thailand
• Mitigation: We have an established process and procedure for vetting recruitment agencies and conduct annual targeted internal human rights risk assessments to include a survey of our engagement with recruitment agencies.
• Risk: Risks associated with the purchasing of electronic components in higher risk territories
• Area: Tier 1 Suppliers
• Group: Women Migrants
• Location: India Malaysia
• Mitigation: We address this risk through auditing key suppliers, and educating our staff in the region on red flags and what to watch out for.