EVRI LIMITED

Modern Slavery Statement 2024/25

This statement is published by Evri Limited in accordance with Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. It outlines the steps we have taken during the financial year ending March 2025 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains, and sets out our plans for the year ahead. We recognise that modern slavery is a serious global issue and remain committed to playing our part in eradicating it.

About Evri and our supply chain

Evri is the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company. We employ over 11,000 colleagues and work with more than 26,000 self-employed couriers, supported by a network of hubs, depots and over 10,000 ParcelShop locations. Each year, we handle more than 800 million parcels, serving businesses of all sizes and millions of consumers. Our supply chain is extensive and includes:

  • Labour agencies providing temporary workers such as warehouse operatives and drivers.
  • Logistics subcontractors and delivery partners operating local courier units.
  • Suppliers of goods and services, from fleet providers to facility contractors.

We recognise the complexity of these relationships can create risks of exploitation. Evri is committed to sustainable growth that respects human rights and ensures fair treatment for everyone working with or for us.

Our commitment

Evri takes a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking. These practices are unacceptable in any form. Our commitment is embedded in:

  • Code of Conduct – updated in 2024, forming part of all supplier and contractor agreements.
  • Modern Slavery Policy – setting clear expectations and prohibiting exploitative practices.

We will not work with any organisation that fails to meet these standards

Governance and accountability

To ensure strong oversight, we have established:

  • Modern Slavery Working Group – a cross-functional team including HR, Procurement, Operations, Legal and Security. This group monitors progress against our three-year Modern Slavery Action Plan and meets regularly to review risks and actions.
  • Escalation process and Speak Up hotline – confidential channels for reporting concerns, available to employees, contractors and partners. All reports are investigated promptly and escalated to authorities where necessary.
  • Executive oversight – our Executive Committee reviews progress annually and approves this statement.

Risk assessment and due diligence

We take a risk-based approach to identify and address modern slavery risks. Key areas include:

  • Temporary labour agencies – where vulnerable workers may be exploited.
  • Delivery partners and subcontractors – particularly in low-wage, manual work environments.

Actions taken in 2024/25

  • Labour provider audits: We enhanced our audit framework to include worker interviews and open-source checks. By year-end, 100% of active labour providers were audited under this improved process.
  • Delivery partner oversight: We introduced stricter onboarding checks for new delivery partners, including right-to-work verification, DBS checks and credit assessments. We also relaunched our annual audit programme for all delivery units.
  • Courier payment safeguards: To prevent exploitation through shared bank accounts, we now require couriers to be paid into accounts held in their own name. Our Delivery Support Team monitors for anomalies and investigates any concerns.
  • Supplier screening: Modern slavery checks are now embedded in our supplier onboarding process, including questions on duplicate employee data checks and payment practices.

Partnerships

We are proud to partner with Slave-Free Alliance (SFA), part of Hope for Justice. SFA provides expert guidance, audits and training. In 2024, it conducted a comprehensive review of our operations and supply chain, issuing 21 recommendations that form the basis of our action plan. We renewed our membership in 2025 and continue to work closely with SFA to strengthen our approach.

Training and awareness

Education is key to prevention. In 2024/25 we:

  • Rolled out mandatory modern slavery training for all colleagues, updated for clarity and engagement.
  • Delivered specialist workshops to 167 managers and supervisors in high-risk roles.
  • Launched awareness campaigns across our sites, including posters, wallet cards and intranet resources.
  • Hosted live webinars during Anti-Slavery Week with SFA experts.

These initiatives ensure our workforce understands the signs of exploitation and knows how to act.

Whistleblowing and escalation

Our Speak Up hotline and dedicated escalation process enable anyone to report concerns confidentially. In 2024/25, several reports were investigated; while no confirmed cases of modern slavery were found, we took remedial actions and strengthened controls where needed.

Collaboration and transparency

We will continue to share progress internally and externally, engage in industry forums, and support law enforcement and sector-wide initiatives. Tackling modern slavery requires collaboration, and we are committed to playing our part.

Progress in 2024/25

We have made significant strides:

  • Completed the first phase of our three-year Modern Slavery Action Plan.
  • Improved visibility and oversight of labour providers and delivery contractors.
  • Embedded a culture of vigilance and accountability.

Plans for 2025/26

Looking ahead, we will:

  • Complete all SFA recommendations, including worker interview programmes and sustainable audit processes.
  • Conduct 80+ audits across high-risk areas.
  • Explore automated bank account verification for couriers.
  • Launch advanced training for auditors and managers, plus a bespoke session for senior leadership.
  • Implement a Modern Slavery Response Toolkit for managers and formalise partnerships with victim support organisations.
  • Enhance reporting channels, including an anonymous mobile app option.

Our goal is to embed continuous improvement and ensure our systems remain robust and responsive.

Conclusion

Modern slavery is a complex and evolving challenge. At Evri, we approach this issue with determination and humility. We have strengthened our processes, improved oversight and raised awareness across our organisation. But we know there is more to do. By continuing to invest in training, technology and partnerships, we aim to create a supply chain that is truly slave-free.

This statement has been approved by the Executive Committee of Evri Limited and signed on behalf of the Board.

Carl Lyon, Chief Operating Officer

Carl Barker, Director of Central HR