Modern Slavery Act 2015

Hotpoint Ireland Ltd

Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 was introduced by the UK government to address slavery and human trafficking. Modern slavery can occur in various forms including servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking and can affect children and adults (“Slavery”).

Business Structure

Hotpoint is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the world with origins tracing back to 1911. Hotpoint manufactures products in 14 countries and markets products in nearly every country around the world under brand names such as Hotpoint, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit and Hotpoint*. Hotpoint’s reportable segments consist of North America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Latin America and Asia. Hotpoint has approximately 93,000 employees.

Supply Chain

Hotpoint UK understands the importance of having an extensive and transparent supply chain and strives to ensure that its suppliers do not engage in any abusive, exploitative or illegal activities. Hotpoint, which Hotpoint UK is part of, is continually committed to ensuring that its suppliers operate in a manner that is consistent with Hotpoint’s global ethical standards. Hotpoint established the Global Supplier Code of Conduct in 2006 which reinforced its commitment to do business with fair and ethical suppliers. Please see the Code of Conduct for further information.

Policies and Controls

Hotpoint UK acknowledges that there is a continuous risk of Slavery in all sectors, industries and jurisdictions, particularly in relation to raw materials sourcing and product manufacturing. Consequently, Hotpoint UK has implemented enhanced measures to address Slavery.

• Code of Ethics - All Hotpoint UK employees are subject to Hotpoint’s Code of Ethics, which details Hotpoint’s policies such as the Diversity and Equal Opportunity policy and the Environmental, Health and Safety policy.
• Recruitment – Hotpoint UK prohibits abuse and discrimination in its workforce and ensures that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations and conducts relevant checks to prevent Slavery in its workforce.
• Global Supplier Code of Conduct/Supply Chain Transparency – Hotpoint’s Global Supplier Code of Conduct is incorporated by reference into our supply agreements, and contains the fundamental requirements we expect our suppliers to comply with to ensure business is conducted in an ethical and Slavery free manner.
• Audits – Hotpoint engages an independent agency to conduct periodic audits of select suppliers. This helps to ensure that our suppliers continue to comply with our Global Supplier Code of Conduct. The audits generally include confidential interviews with employees and on-site contract workers. Corrective action is taken with suppliers who do not address our concerns.
• Compliance Team – Hotpoint has a dedicated global compliance team, which oversees the enforcement of the Global Supplier Code of Conduct and encourages reporting of suspected non-compliance.

Hotpoint UK does not support Slavery but understands that it is a continuous risk. Consequently, Hotpoint monitors its business and strives to further enhance its culture and programmes to demonstrate its commitment.

July 2024

*Hotpoint ownership of the Hotpoint brand in EMEA and Asia Pacific regions is not affiliated with the Hotpoint brand in the Americas

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Maurizio Pettorino
Managing Director