Ethical Trading Policy

Our Commitment to Ethical Trading

Scotts Electrical Services Ltd is committed to conducting its business ethically, responsibly and with respect for people and the environment.

Through our ethical trading approach and our environmental commitments, we want to ensure that what we buy, use and dispose of, and how we operate as a business, helps to create a fairer, more socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world.

This policy explains the standards we apply to our trading relationships, employment practices, and to our customers, suppliers, and service providers.

Ethical Trading Commitments

To implement this policy, Scotts Electrical Services Ltd will:

Not take advantage of lower employment or manufacturing costs in developing countries.
Comply with all government-recognised trading sanctions.
Not trade with countries that our directors consider to be violating human rights.
Refuse to work with any client or prospective client we have reason to believe is unfairly exploiting people, animals or the environment.

Our Responsibilities

Employees

We are committed to employment practices that protect the rights of everyone who works for Scotts. Wherever possible, we aim to operate above the minimum legal standards to ensure our employees are safe, rewarded and valued, while creating further opportunities as the business grows.

Customers

We are committed to demonstrating our ethical and social responsibility so that customers can make informed choices about the businesses and services they choose to support.

Suppliers

We monitor social standards throughout our supply chain and encourage suppliers to operate according to the same ethical standards we apply to ourselves. We may remove suppliers that do not meet these standards from our approved supplier list.

Ethical Trading Code of Practice

This Code of Practice applies to:

Employees directly employed by Scotts on temporary or permanent contracts.
People employed or provided by contractors or employment agencies to work on Scotts premises or undertake work for or on behalf of Scotts.

Freely chosen employment

No forced, bonded or involuntary labour will be used.
All employment with Scotts is freely chosen.
Employees are not required to lodge deposits or identity documents with the company.
Employees are free to leave Scotts after providing reasonable notice.

Child labour

Scotts will not recruit or use child labour.
Children or people under the age of 16 will not be employed at any time.
People under the age of 18 will not be employed on a full-time basis.

Working Conditions and Fair Employment

Safe and hygienic working conditions

Scotts takes appropriate measures to prevent accidents and minimise potential workplace hazards.
Employees receive regular health and safety training.
Employees have unrestricted access to toilet facilities and drinking water.
Scotts maintains a published Health and Safety Policy.

Working hours and remuneration

Working hours and remuneration will be reasonable and comparable with other companies in our sector.
Employee pay rates will meet or exceed the applicable national legal minimum.
Employees will not be forced to work more than 48 hours per week. Employees may opt out voluntarily to work additional hours.

Employment standards

Employees receive written terms and conditions explaining the employment relationship, pay, working hours, grievance and disciplinary procedures, holiday entitlement, absence and sick-pay arrangements, and notice periods.
No deductions will be made from wages as a disciplinary measure. Payslips detailing all lawful deductions will be provided for each pay period.
Labour-only contracting, subcontracting and fixed-term contracts will not be used to avoid obligations under employment or social security legislation.
Scotts will trade in accordance with the law, including the full payment of all applicable taxes.

Policy approval

Approved by Gordon Nixon, Managing Director
Revision 4 — 3 March 2026