Our Commitment
Wepex Group Inc. is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms within our operations and supply chains. This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
We recognise that the infrastructure, energy, and construction sectors carry elevated risks of modern slavery, particularly in regions where we source raw materials, engage subcontracted labour, or operate in complex regulatory environments. We take this responsibility with the utmost seriousness.
Structure and Supply Chains
Wepex Group operates across 42 countries with a workforce of approximately 38,000 direct employees and an estimated 120,000 workers in our extended supply chain. Our supply chain encompasses:
- Steel, cement, and aggregate procurement across 18 countries
- Specialist subcontractors for marine, tunnelling, and high-voltage engineering
- Temporary labour agencies providing site-based construction workers
- Logistics providers for heavy-lift and oversized cargo transport
- Professional services including legal, advisory, and environmental consultancy
Our procurement function is centralised through regional hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Dubai, each with dedicated compliance officers responsible for supply chain due diligence.
Risk Assessment
During FY 2025, we identified the following areas of elevated risk:
| Risk Area | Region | Severity | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant construction labour | Gulf States | High | Wage verification, passport retention audits |
| Quarry and aggregate supply | South & Southeast Asia | Medium-High | Unannounced site inspections, GPS-tagged audits |
| Marine vessel crewing | West Africa | Medium | Crew welfare certifications, flag state compliance |
| Temporary agency workers | Europe & North America | Medium | Agency pre-qualification, right-to-work checks |
| Raw material extraction | Central Africa | High | Conflict mineral screening, third-party traceability |
Due Diligence Measures
- Supplier Code of Conduct: All Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers are required to sign our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy as a condition of contract. Non-compliance results in contract suspension.
- Pre-qualification Audits: New suppliers in high-risk categories undergo independent labour rights audits before onboarding.
- Whistleblower Mechanism: Our confidential reporting line accepts anonymous reports of forced labour, debt bondage, or worker exploitation. Reports are investigated within 72 hours.
- On-Site Inspections: We conducted 142 unannounced site visits across our supply chain in FY 2025, resulting in 7 contract terminations for non-compliance.
- Worker Voice Programmes: We fund independent worker voice surveys at 28 major project sites, enabling direct and anonymised feedback on working conditions.
- Training: All procurement staff and project managers completed mandatory modern slavery awareness training (2,400 staff trained in FY 2025).
Effectiveness and KPIs
142
Unannounced supply chain audits
7
Contracts terminated for non-compliance
2,400
Staff trained on modern slavery awareness
Board Approval
This statement was approved by the Board of Directors of Wepex Group Inc. on 15 May 2026 and signed on behalf of the Board by:
Margaret K. Aldridge
Chair, Audit & Risk Committee
Wepex Group Inc.
Further Information
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