Sports Global Group Plc
Board approved: 10th of August 2026
Last reviewed: 1st of August 2026
1. Introduction
Sports Global Group Plc ("SGG", "we", "us" or "the Group") is committed to conducting its business responsibly, ethically and with respect for internationally recognised human rights.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude, bonded labour and child labour within our own operations and supply chains.
SGG recognises that businesses operating across international sportswear, apparel, manufacturing, sourcing, logistics and distribution supply chains have a responsibility to remain alert to the risks of labour exploitation.
We are committed to taking proportionate and risk-based steps to identify, assess and address those risks.
2. Our Business
Sports Global Group Plc is an international sports group operating across areas including:
• sportswear;
• teamwear;
• fanwear;
• retro and heritage apparel;
• licensing;
• product sourcing and manufacturing;
• garment decoration;
• e-commerce;
• warehousing;
• logistics; and
• fulfilment.
The Group comprises a number of operating businesses and works with suppliers, manufacturers, licence partners, logistics providers, contractors, customers and other commercial partners in the UK and internationally.
Our strategy includes organic development, international expansion and strategic acquisition.
3. Our Supply Chains
SGG's supply chains may include:
• textile and garment manufacturers;
• fabric and component suppliers;
• footwear and accessories suppliers;
• decoration and printing businesses;
• packaging suppliers;
• warehouses and logistics providers;
• technology and e-commerce providers;
• agents and distributors;
• professional service providers; and
• other commercial contractors.
A significant proportion of the inherent modern-slavery risk within the sportswear and apparel industry can arise further down international supply chains, particularly in manufacturing and raw-material sourcing.
SGG therefore seeks to focus its due diligence on areas presenting greater geographical, sectoral or supplier risk.
4. Our Commitment
SGG will not knowingly engage with any organisation involved in:
• slavery or servitude;
• forced or compulsory labour;
• human trafficking;
• debt bondage;
• unlawful child labour;
• withholding identification documents to restrict workers' freedom;
• recruitment fees or practices creating coercive indebtedness;
• violence, threats or intimidation against workers;
• restrictions on workers' freedom of movement; or
• other serious forms of labour exploitation.
We expect those with whom we do business to maintain comparable standards.
5. Supplier Standards
Where appropriate having regard to the nature and risk of the relationship, suppliers and business partners may be required to:
• comply with applicable labour and human-rights laws;
• prohibit forced and child labour;
• provide safe and lawful working conditions;
• respect workers' legal rights;
• maintain transparent employment practices;
• comply with applicable minimum-wage and working-time legislation;
• undertake appropriate checks within their own supply chains; and
• cooperate with reasonable due-diligence enquiries made by SGG.
SGG may incorporate suitable modern-slavery and ethical-sourcing provisions into contracts with material suppliers.
6. Risk Assessment
Modern-slavery risks may vary depending on:
• country of manufacture;
• type of product;
• use of labour-intensive production;
• subcontracting;
• migrant labour;
• recruitment practices;
• supplier transparency;
• manufacturing lead times;
• unusually low pricing; and
• the existence of credible labour-rights concerns.
SGG seeks to apply enhanced scrutiny where risks are considered higher.
7. Due Diligence
Depending upon the nature and materiality of the supplier relationship, SGG's due-diligence procedures may include:
• confirming supplier identity and ownership;
• understanding manufacturing locations;
• requesting supplier declarations or policies;
• reviewing ethical or social-audit information;
• seeking confirmation of compliance with applicable labour laws;
• evaluating credible adverse information;
• requiring contractual compliance provisions; and
• escalating significant concerns to senior management.
The Group will seek to develop these processes as its scale and international footprint increase.
8. Acquisitions
Modern-slavery and ethical-supply-chain considerations should form part of the Group's acquisition due diligence where relevant.
SGG may consider:
• supply-chain geography;
• major suppliers;
• manufacturing practices;
• ethical-sourcing procedures;
• historic allegations;
• labour practices; and
• contractual protections.
Following an acquisition, relevant businesses will be integrated into the Group's compliance framework.
9. Employees and Recruitment
SGG seeks to ensure that employment throughout its directly controlled businesses is voluntary and lawful.
The Group will not knowingly:
• employ forced labour;
• retain workers' identification documents improperly;
• charge unlawful recruitment fees;
• engage workers below lawful minimum age; or
• tolerate coercion or exploitation.
Right-to-work and recruitment procedures will be maintained in accordance with applicable law.
10. Reporting Concerns
Employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners are encouraged to report suspected modern slavery or labour exploitation.
Concerns may be raised through:
The Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
Employees may also use the Group's Whistleblowing Policy.
No person raising a genuine concern in good faith should suffer retaliation for doing so.
11. Response to Concerns
Where credible concerns are identified, SGG may:
• seek further information;
• require corrective action;
• suspend orders;
• commission further due diligence;
• engage professional advisers;
• terminate a relationship; or
• refer matters to an appropriate authority.
Where remediation is possible and in the interests of affected workers, SGG may seek corrective action rather than immediate disengagement, depending on the seriousness of the circumstances.
12. Training and Awareness
Relevant employees working in sourcing, procurement, finance, acquisitions, logistics and senior management may receive awareness training appropriate to the risks within their roles.
13. Measuring Effectiveness
As SGG develops, the Group may monitor indicators including:
• number of key suppliers assessed;
• proportion of higher-risk suppliers subject to enhanced due diligence;
• number of concerns reported;
• corrective actions completed;
• contractual compliance provisions adopted; and
• relevant staff training undertaken.
14. Annual Review
This Policy will be reviewed periodically and, where the Group is legally required to publish an annual modern-slavery statement, that statement will be reviewed and approved in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Where section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 applies, the annual statement will be approved by the Board and signed by a Director.
15. Board Commitment
The Board of Sports Global Group Plc is committed to responsible business conduct and to taking proportionate steps to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.
We expect the same commitment from the organisations with whom we do business.