Modern Slavery Transparency Statement 2026

1. Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by Ibstock Plc and its subsidiaries (together, ‘Ibstock’ or ‘we’) to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains.

We recognise that modern slavery is a global human rights issue and we have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.

This statement has been prepared with reference to updated UK statutory guidance (2025) on transparency in supply chains. We are committed to continuous improvement in identifying, preventing and mitigating modern slavery risks in line with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and OECD Due Diligence Guidance.

2. Our Business and Supply Chains

Ibstock is a leading UK manufacturer of clay and concrete building products operating primarily in the United Kingdom. Our supply chains include the sourcing of raw materials, finished goods and services from UK and international suppliers.

Since the publication of our last statement, we have progressed our understanding of our supply chain risks by identifying higher risk categories based on geography, sector and labour intensity. We are continuing to develop more detailed supply chain mapping including indirect suppliers to strengthen our risk identification process.

3. Policies and Practices

We operate a range of policies and practices relevant to modern slavery, including our Code of Business Conduct and Supplier Commitments, and these are reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with evolving legal and regulatory expectations, including the Procurement Act 2023.Our Supplier Commitments require suppliers to comply with applicable anti-slavery laws and to co-operate with risk assessments and due diligence activities where requested.

4. Due Diligence Processes

We operate a risk based due diligence process across our operations and supply chains.

This includes:

Risk based supplier onboarding and screening
Segmentation of suppliers by geography and sector risk• Progressing our approach to due diligence for higher risk suppliers

We are developing our approach to integrating modern slavery considerations into procurement processes and decision making.

5. Risk Assessment and Management

We recognise that modern slavery risks may arise within our supply chains, particularly in

Labour intensive manufacturing inputs
Overseas sourcing in higher risk jurisdictions
Use of subcontracted labour

We are progressing a risk-based approach to identifying and prioritising these risks and continue to refine our methodology to respond to emerging risk areas.6. Effectiveness and Key Performance Indicators

We have begun monitoring the effectiveness of our approach using three measurable indicators:• Number of whistleblowing cases raised;

Number of modern slavery cases identified; and
Employee training completion rates.

We will monitor the effectiveness of these key performance indicators to continuously improve and increase transparency and report performance to the Board and its relevant Committees on a regular basis.

7. Training

We are providing training to identified cohorts of employees on modern slavery risks with a focus on those in procurement and recruitment roles.

Training will be periodically refreshed to reflect updated legal guidance and emerging risks.

We aim to expand training coverage and improve monitoring of completion rates as part of the training KPI.

8. Reporting and Transparency

In line with updated UK guidance, we are committed to increasing transparency by:

Reporting on identified risks and actions taken;
Disclosing challenges and areas for improvement; and
Engaging with suppliers and relevant stakeholders.

9. Governance and Approval

The Sustainability Committee oversees Ibstock’s approach to responsible business, including receiving regular reports on topics including human rights and responsible supply chain management.

This statement was reviewed by the Sustainability Committee, whose feedback was incorporated before the statement was presented to the Board of Directors of Ibstock Plc.

The statement will continue to be reviewed, updated and published annually.

This statement was approved by the Ibstock Plc Board on 23 June 2026 and is signed on the Board’s behalf by:

Joe Hudson
Chief Executive Officer

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