Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement

Berry's Jewellers is an independent, family owned luxury jewellery and watch retailer, founded in 1897. We operate retail stores across the United Kingdom together with our online business.

Our business sources watches, jewellery and associated products from established manufacturers and suppliers in the United Kingdom and internationally. Our supply chain includes luxury watch manufacturers, jewellery manufacturers, diamond and gemstone suppliers, workshops and suppliers of packaging, services and other ancillary products.

We are committed to conducting our business ethically, responsibly and with integrity.

Our policies and procedures are intended to support this commitment and to ensure that those working for us, and those with whom we do business, understand the standards we expect.

We expect suppliers and business partners to comply with all applicable employment, labour and human rights legislation and to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.

This includes an expectation that workers:

• are employed voluntarily and are not subject to forced, bonded or compulsory labour;
• are not required to surrender passports or identity documents as a condition of employment;
• meet applicable minimum age requirements;
• receive wages and benefits in accordance with applicable laws;
• work within applicable legal requirements concerning working hours and conditions; and
• are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

We recognise that modern slavery risks can occur at different stages within global supply chains and that responsible sourcing requires ongoing scrutiny.

As part of our supplier selection and review processes, we consider the ethical and responsible sourcing practices of our suppliers. Where appropriate, suppliers may be asked to provide information concerning their policies, working practices, supply chains and procedures for identifying and addressing modern slavery and human rights risks.

We maintain relationships with established suppliers and manufacturers and seek to work with businesses that demonstrate standards consistent with our own.

Where a material concern is identified, we reserve the right to request further information, seek appropriate corrective action, review the relationship or cease trading with a supplier where satisfactory action is not taken.

Our approach is proportionate to the nature of our business and the potential risks within our supply chains.

We seek to identify areas where there may be an increased risk of labour exploitation or modern slavery and to focus our due diligence accordingly. We recognise that risks may change over time and that continued engagement with suppliers is an important part of managing those risks.

New suppliers may be subject to additional due diligence before a trading relationship is established, particularly where the nature or location of the supply chain indicates an increased level of risk.

We are committed to maintaining awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking within our business.

Relevant employees and managers are made aware of our approach to modern slavery and are encouraged to raise any concerns regarding practices within our business or supply chain.

Any concern relating to suspected modern slavery, exploitation or unethical employment practices will be taken seriously and considered appropriately.

We continue to review our approach to modern slavery and responsible sourcing.

Our ongoing measures include:

• reviewing modern slavery and human rights risks within our supply chains;
• reviewing relevant supplier policies and due diligence information;
• considering modern slavery risks when appointing new suppliers;
• engaging with key suppliers where further information or assurance is required;
• maintaining awareness among relevant employees; and
• reviewing and updating our procedures where improvements are identified.

We recognise that addressing modern slavery requires continued diligence and that our approach should develop as our business, supply chains and the wider understanding of modern slavery risks evolve.