Policy Statement
Ben Burgess acknowledges its responsibilities in relation to tackling modern slavery and commits to complying with the provisions in the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Ben Burgess understands that this requires an ongoing review of both its internal practices in relation to its labour force and, additionally, its supply chains.

The company does not enter business with any other company, in the United Kingdom or abroad, which knowingly supports or is found to involve itself in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.

No labour provided to the Ben Buress in the pursuance of the provision of its own services is obtained by means of slavery or human trafficking. Ben Burgess strictly adheres to the minimum standards required in relation to its responsibilities under relevant employment legislation in the UK.

Scope
This statement applies to all companies within and associated to Ben Burgess & Co Limited (referred to in this statement as “Company”). The information included in the statement refers to the financial year ending 31st January 2026.

Company Structure
At Ben Burgess we are a trusted partner to farmers, contractors, and businesses across Agriculture, Construction, and GroundsCare. With over 90 years of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to our motto, “Where Service Still Counts” we take pride in providing first-class support and innovative solutions that drive real progress.

Ben Burgess operates across branches throughout East Anglia and east Midlands directly employing over 300 staff members. The main activities of the company are sales, hire equipment and repairs and maintenance. The main supplier being John Deere (link to their statement). Ben Burgess is a family business with shareholders and has a Board of Directors.

Supply Chain Structure
To fulfil its activities, the main supply chains of the Group include those related to the supply of agricultural, groundscare, and construction equipment. Ben Burgess sits at the end of many supply chains, the vast majority of these suppliers have published statements due their size.

Company Policy and Procedures
Ben Burgess has the following policies which further define its stance on modern slavery, modern slavery policy, supplier code of conduct, recruitment policy.

Assessing and managing risk
In general, Ben Burgess considers its exposure to slavery/human trafficking to be extremely limited. Nonetheless, it has taken steps to ensure that such practices do not take place in its business nor the business of any Company that supplies goods and/or services to it.

Due diligence in relation to modern slavery
Ben Burgess carries out due diligence processes in relation to ensuring slavery and/or human trafficking does not take place in its company or supply chains, including conducting a review of the controls of its suppliers.

Business Steps
Ben Burgess has not, to its knowledge, conducted any business with another company which has been found to have involved itself with modern slavery.

In accordance with section 54(4) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, Ben Burgess has taken the following steps to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place:

  • Provide training to relevant employees on the risk and awareness of slavery within supply chains
  • Undertake robust checks on new employees, including eligibility to work in the UK, to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will
  • Commit to compliance with minimum wage
  • Review suppliers to ensure there is no evidence of slavery or human trafficking

Modern slavery compliance officer
The Board of Directors operate as our compliance officers, to whom all concerns regarding modern slavery should be addressed, and who will then undertake relevant action regarding the company’s obligations.

This statement is made in pursuance of s.54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and will be reviewed for each financial year.

Date of approval: July 2025

Print name: Ben Turner

Job Title: Managing Director