This statement has been published in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It sets out the steps taken by JBS Global (UK) Ltd for the 2024 calendar year, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in its own business operations and supply chains.
Introduction
Modern slavery exploits millions of people globally for commercial or personal gain. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to exploit individuals against their will.
JBS Global (UK) Ltd maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We remain committed to implementing and maintaining effective measures to safeguard against modern slavery or human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains.
Due to the worldwide nature of our business, we acknowledge the complexity of global food supply chains and the risks that can exist within agricultural production, meat processing, logistics operations and geographically remote areas where labour standards and regulatory oversight may vary.
We recognise that risks may arise within global food supply chains, particularly where seasonal labour, migrant labour, subcontracted activities and complex agricultural supply chains exist.
To mitigate these risks, JBS Global (UK) Ltd continues to maintain longstanding supplier relationships, structured supplier approval processes and due diligence systems designed to promote integrity, transparency and responsible sourcing practices.
A significant proportion of our products are sourced from within the wider JBS group network, supporting greater supply chain visibility and operational understanding.
Key Focus Areas
During 2024, we:
- Continued supplier due diligence and ethical oversight activities across approved
- supplier and service provider networks.
- Maintained supplier approval processes incorporating ethical compliance
- expectations, supplier approval requirements and labour-related considerations.
- Continued Modern Slavery awareness training for all new employees as part of
- induction processes.
- Maintained supplier ethical audit visibility and oversight of corrective action
- follow-up processes where labour-related concerns were raised.
- Continued supplier and service provider engagement activities to support
- responsible sourcing expectations.
Business and Operational Structure
JBS Global (UK) Ltd is a UK-based importer and distributor of meat and meat products.
We procure products from JBS group entities and other approved food businesses globally. Products are sourced predominantly from Australasia, North America and South America.
Our customer base includes retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and foodservice businesses operating across the UK and EU.
Our supply chain includes:
- Farming operations
- Livestock production
- Feedlots
- Meat processing facilities
- Warehousing providers
- Shipping partners
- Transport providers
- Logistics service providers
JBS Global (UK) Ltd directly employs its workforce and does not utilise agency labour, temporary labour providers or labour recruitment intermediaries within its direct office operations.
At the end of 2024, JBS Global (UK) Ltd directly employed 33 workers.
We remain part of the wider JBS group, operating globally across international food supply chains.
Reporting and Accountability
JBS Global (UK) Ltd maintains reporting mechanisms allowing employees and suppliers to raise concerns relating to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Reports are reviewed appropriately, and where concerns arise within supplier networks, corrective action and escalation processes may be applied proportionately.
The Technical Manager oversees supplier and service provider approval and due diligence activities, supported by the Senior Management Team.
Anonymous reporting mechanisms and whistleblowing processes remain available to employees and are communicated during induction and awareness training.
Due Diligence
JBS Global (UK) Ltd conducts due diligence activities across suppliers and subcontracted service providers.
Approved suppliers are expected to:
- Maintain recognised ethical compliance arrangements, including Sedex membership or recognised equivalent arrangements where applicable.
- Demonstrate supplier approval controls and responsible sourcing practices.
- Participate in corrective action processes where required.
Supplier ethical audit visibility supports oversight activities, and labour-related findings identified through recognised third-party audit mechanisms are expected to be addressed through corrective action processes.
Supplier continuation decisions remain risk-based.
Third-party warehouses, transport providers and subcontracted service providers remain subject to approval controls, including:
- Supplier self-assessment processes
- Service agreements
- Certification verification
- Risk assessment processes
- Compliance verification activities
Historical labour-related concerns identified within wider supplier networks continue to reinforce the importance of supplier oversight activities, ethical due diligence and responsible sourcing approaches.
Responsible Recruitment
As an office-based distribution business operating through approved third-party logistics providers, our direct workforce remains relatively small and closely connected.
JBS Global (UK) Ltd recruits office staff directly or through trusted recruitment consultants.
Our Employee Handbook outlines expectations relating to employee conduct, grievance processes and whistleblowing procedures.
JBS Global (UK) Ltd remains committed to equal opportunities and employee wellbeing.
Training and Awareness
Modern Slavery awareness training continues to form part of employee induction processes.
Training includes:
- Understanding Modern Slavery risks
- Recognising indicators of labour exploitation
- Reporting responsibilities
- Available reporting channels
Training attendance records are maintained.
This awareness supports risk-based decision making and assists in reducing exposure to labour exploitation risks within business operations and supply chains.
Collaboration and Partnership Working
As a trading business operating through global supply chains, effective collaboration with suppliers, service providers and customers remains critical.
Longstanding supplier relationships, supplier engagement activities and visibility across approved supplier networks continue to support transparency and responsible sourcing objectives.
Ethical oversight activities remain supported through supplier due diligence processes and recognised ethical compliance mechanisms.
Authorised by
This statement was approved by the Board of JBS Global (UK) Ltd. – 14th February 2025
Approved on behalf of JBS Global (UK) Ltd.
Nicholas Sherwood Managing Director