Modern Slavery Statement

ROAST’s Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2026

This voluntary statement is made on behalf of We Are Roast Ltd (ROAST) and follows the reporting framework in section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. ROAST falls below the £36 million turnover threshold that would legally require a statement but publishes one each year because we take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement covers the financial year ending December 2026 and contains details of the steps that ROAST takes to ensure that neither slavery nor human trafficking takes place in its business or supply chains.

Definition

According to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the following definitions are encompassed within the term ‘modern slavery’:

‘Slavery’ is where ownership is exercised over a person

‘Servitude’ involves the obligation to provide services imposed by coercion

‘Forced or compulsory labour’ involves work or service extracted from any person under the menace of a penalty and for which the person has not offered themselves voluntarily

‘Human trafficking’ concerns arranging or facilitating the travel of another with a view to exploiting them

Our structure, business and supply chains

We Are Roast Ltd is a specialist network built on performance and profitability, with offices in London, New York and Cape Town, and is part of ROAST Group.

ROAST is an agency of performance media specialists. Smart, informed digital solutions, focused on delivering maximum Return On Investment for our clients.

Kitty are ROAST’s platform development agency – a group of like-minded creative technologists. We focus on understanding the needs of both the brand and the consumer to design best-in-class experiences and technology-led solutions that drive performance. By being part of ROAST and having access to our wider skill set, we have the capabilities to support brands through every kind of journey, from rebrands to microsites to new site launches.

Ultimate responsibility for the development, implementation and enforcement of this Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking statement sits with the company Chief Executive. We Are Roast Ltd is a limited company incorporated in England and Wales.

ROAST’s supply chain network supports the day-to-day business operations. ROAST is committed to engaging ethical suppliers that provide high quality products and services. As a minimum, we expect both ourselves and our suppliers to comply with all applicable local laws and regulations providing safe working conditions, treating workers with dignity and respect, acting fairly and ethically and being environmentally responsible where practical.

Policies

ROAST recognises both the business imperative and moral obligation to carry out its business activities in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable manner, with due consideration given to human rights. Policies have been formalised to demonstrate our commitment to this.

ROAST’s Human Rights & Modern Slavery Policy is our core policy in this area. It applies to ROAST and all entities within it, and we expect our suppliers to respect and adhere to it. The policy prohibits child labour and forced, bonded or involuntary labour; workers are never required to lodge deposits or identity papers and can leave after giving reasonable notice. It also covers health and safety, freedom of association, working hours, equal treatment, written employment terms and fair pay.

ROAST’s Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy sets out our zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. Before engaging any supplier, consultant or other business partner, ROAST carries out proportionate due diligence, and all third-party contracts must include anti-bribery and corruption clauses.

In relation to our employees, ROAST’s aim is to attract and retain professionals who share a commitment to our values. Our employees are hired in accordance with robust and fair recruitment procedures and are expected to adhere to ROAST’s Code of Ethical Business Conduct which reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. In the unlikely event that misconduct is uncovered, including concerns around modern slavery, employees are encouraged to report the misconduct to senior management. Additionally, ROAST’s Whistleblowing Policy provides guidance to employees on how to raise concerns.

Due Diligence

Where possible, ROAST builds long standing relationships with its third-party service providers and suppliers and places obligations on these suppliers to comply with all applicable laws, which, where relevant, would include compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.

ROAST is a certified B Corporation. Our social and environmental performance, including how we treat our workers and work with our suppliers, is independently verified through the B Impact Assessment.

We consider the risk of modern slavery in our own operations to be low, as our workforce is made up of salaried professionals on written contracts in the UK, the US and South Africa. Where risk exists, it sits mainly in our indirect supply chain, such as IT hardware, office services (cleaning and catering) and freelance or offshore contractors. Any concern raised will be investigated and, where needed, we will work with the supplier on remediation or end the relationship.

Training

We believe that the training of people is an effective way to raise awareness of the issues around modern slavery. We make our Human Rights & Modern Slavery Policy, Code of Ethical Business Conduct, Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy and Whistleblowing Policy available on the staff shared resources drive and update these regularly. New starters are introduced to these policies as part of their induction.

Measuring Effectiveness

We review this statement and the policies that support it annually.

Approval

This statement was approved by the Chief Executive on 2^nd January 2026 and will be reviewed and updated annually.

Signed:

Oliver Bishop – Chief Executive Officer, We Are Roast Ltd