UK Modern Slavery Act

MODERN SLAVERY ACT TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT

This statement serves as BMI Group’s modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025.  BMI Group (inclusive of Klober Limited and Schiedel) fully supports the purpose of Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, which is to prevent modern slavery in its organisation and supply chain. We are committed to being a responsible business, acting ethically and transparently, and not knowingly permitting modern slavery in our organisation or our supply chain. 

About Us

BMI Group was formed in April 2017 through the combination of the Braas Monier and Icopal groups of companies, and is Europe’s largest manufacturer in the combined pitched and flat roofing market, with a significant presence in parts of Asia and Africa.  Headquartered in Reading, UK, BMI Group delivers innovative roofing and waterproofing solutions designed to transform the way people live and work.

Our Supply Chains

We source a wide range of services and goods including raw materials principally related to the manufacture and supply of roof tiles, membranes, liquid applied waterproofing, and roofing accessories. Our terms and conditions of purchase (which are regularly reviewed and updated when necessary) include warranties requiring our suppliers to confirm their compliance with anti-slavery laws.

Our Policies

Together with its parent company Standard Industries, BMI Group has implemented a range of policies and procedures that govern its operations, and guide employee and third-party conduct.  These policies and procedures include:

• The Standard Industries Code of Conduct, which provides the foundation for how we conduct business, and is applicable to all BMI Group employees, as well as any contractors working on behalf of BMI Group. Responsible business practices, honesty, integrity, and respect for the law are central to the Code of Conduct and how we do business, wherever we are. 
• The Standard Industries Human Rights Policy, which is also applicable to all BMI Group employees, and reaffirms our commitment to respecting internationally recognized human rights standards, including issues relating to modern slavery.
• For certain topics addressed in the Code of Conduct or the Human Rights Policy, there may also be separate, standalone policies within BMI Group that provide additional guidance. To the extent the Code of Conduct or Human Rights Policy differs from the requirements of local laws, or BMI Group policies that may have greater requirements, the terms of the local law or policy will prevail in that particular jurisdiction.
• BMI Group also expects its third-party partners to act in a manner consistent with the principles underlying the commitments set forth in the Code of Conduct and the Human Rights Policy. The BMI Group Supplier Code of Conduct and Third-Party Risk Assessment Procedure applies to suppliers, vendors, and other third-party partners respectively, and are aligned with the expectations and commitments set forth in the Code of Conduct and Human Rights Policy.  The Supplier Code of Conduct also serves as a reference point in the sourcing selection process.
  
  

Risk Mitigation, Risk Assessment, and Due Diligence

Several initiatives are in place to help us to identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery:

• We consistently evaluate BMI Group’s employment practices to ensure they align with all applicable laws, as well as our commitment to maintaining the highest standards for all employees. Through robust policies and rigorous recruitment processes, we aim to set the benchmark for excellence as an industry-leading employer. 
• We conduct training as part of BMI Group’s annual compliance program to educate employees about the concepts set forth in the Code of Conduct and Human Rights Policy, and the responsibility of our employees to uphold the Company’s standards, with new employees introduced to those concepts in accordance with BMI Group training guidelines.  Employees in roles with a higher exposure to supply chain or Human Rights risks may also undergo periodic, specialized training on identifying potential risks, performing due diligence, and addressing potential violations.  Training content and opportunities are reviewed on at least an annual basis to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness.
• Through our centralised procurement organisation, we continue to refine our supplier due diligence processes.  This includes engaging with our suppliers to communicate our Supplier Code of Conduct, including our expectations relating to responsible sourcing, conducting supplier assessments and comprehensive risk assessments in certain markets and strengthening traceability measures.  We remain committed to reviewing and improving these processes to identify, prevent, and address the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain, making incremental improvements where appropriate.
• BMI Group encourages individuals to ask questions and report their concerns by taking advantage of the breadth of resources that exist within our organization. This includes reporting any compliance concerns (including concerns regarding trafficking and modern slavery) online or by phone using BMI Group’s third-party managed Ethics Hotline. This Hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and individuals who use this option will also have the option to remain anonymous when making a report, where local law permits.  BMI Group also maintains a dedicated compliance email account where individuals can report any concerns. Additional details about these, and other avenues, for raising concerns are set forth in the Standard Industries Reporting Policy.  Irrespective of the intake method, BMI Group will not retaliate against individuals who raise such concerns, and will take any necessary corrective action in response to the same.
• BMI Group’s Compliance Committee meets quarterly to ensure that our internal policies, risk assessments, reporting mechanisms and resulting investigations remain effective and aligned with the UK Modern Slavery Act.  We remain committed to refining our processes in alignment with best practices and evolving guidance to enhance our response to these risks. 

Looking Forward

While we are proud of the measures we have implemented to date, we recognize that tackling modern slavery and trafficking is a continuous journey.  We remain steadfast in our commitment to this cause, and will continue to collaborate with our partners to drive positive change.

Thomas Casparie
Chief Executive Office, BMI Group
30 June 2026