Ethics and Conduct

At BJP Group of Companies, we take our responsibilities seriously. As business owners and investors, we understand the trust placed in us by our employees, partners, customers, and wider stakeholders. We are committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and fairness across every aspect of our operations.

We are committed to ensuring that all individuals who engage with our businesses are treated fairly, respectfully, and without discrimination. Whether they are employees, customers, suppliers, or community stakeholders, we value each person’s dignity and aim to foster inclusive, respectful environments in all the companies we own and operate.

We are mindful of human rights throughout the entire investment cycle. From acquisition due diligence through to ongoing portfolio management, we seek to identify, assess, and where relevant, mitigate risks to people.

Where practical, we integrate human rights considerations into our internal policies, risk assessments, and operational decisions. This includes issues such as working conditions, freedom of association, and the rights of vulnerable groups. We expect the same high standards from our partners, suppliers, and portfolio companies.

Our human rights approach is informed by:

• The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
• The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
• The UK Equality Act 2010

We are uncompromising on health and safety in the workplace. Every business we own must meet or exceed statutory obligations, and where possible, we aim to go further—creating safe, supportive environments for all workers. We regularly review policies and procedures to ensure they remain robust, practical, and aligned with best practices.

Our health and safety standards comply with:

• The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

We support a culture of risk awareness and accident prevention, with active monitoring and regular training across our businesses.

We take a proactive approach to understanding and managing risks within our supply chains, especially those linked to forced labour, child labour, or modern slavery. We expect our suppliers and contractors to share our zero-tolerance stance, and we are committed to taking appropriate action if concerns arise.

Where relevant, we undertake supplier due diligence, require third-party certifications, and expect full compliance with:

• The Modern Slavery Act 2015
• The ILO Core Labour Standards
• The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code

We will publish an annual Modern Slavery Statement for applicable subsidiaries or group-level businesses as required under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act.

Ethical conduct is not a one-time commitment—it is an ongoing process of reflection, accountability, and improvement. We encourage feedback, welcome scrutiny, and are open to learning from others. Internally, we foster a culture where employees and management can raise concerns safely and confidentially.

We are also guided by:

• The UK Corporate Governance Code (as applicable to our scale and structure)
• The Companies Act 2006 – particularly with respect to directors’ duties (Section 172: duty to promote the success of the company with regard to stakeholders)

In every decision we make and every business we operate, our aim is to lead with principle, deliver value responsibly, and contribute positively to society.