INTRODUCTION
The Company remains committed to continuously reviewing its employment practices and supply chain activities to uphold the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This statement sets out the policies, procedures, and governance frameworks that the Company has in place to manage modern slavery risks and ensure our operations and supply chain operate to the standards expected under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
This statement refers to the Company’s annual review of compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 outlining the actions taken during the 2025/26 financial year and the steps planned for the year ahead.
The Company and its principal activities
Established in the United Kingdom by the initial acquisition of Universal Salvage Limited in 2007, the principal activity of Copart UK Limited is the provision of vehicle remarketing services to the UK insurance and automotive industries. The Company provides sellers access, through its daily online auctions, to an active and geographically diverse buyer base. This ensures market value is achieved for vehicles sold. The Company only operates in the UK and ROI.
Responsibilities
The HR Director is responsible for ensuring that all Company policies and procedures remain up to date and continue to meet their intended purpose, including compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. These reviews are conducted at least annually.
The Senior Leadership Team undertakes an annual review of the Company’s approach to human rights and modern slavery to ensure that no changes within the business or its supply chain have altered the Company’s initial risk assessment.
Risk Assessment
The Senior Leadership Team carries out an annual risk assessment of the Company’s activities and supply chain. The assessment completed for the 2025/26 financial year concluded that the Company does not have any areas considered high risk within the definition of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The Company considers both its risk assessment and this statement to be proportionate to the level of modern slavery risk identified.
The Company’s Values are central to how the Company operates and provide a behavioral framework that ensures employees meet or exceed the standards expected under all relevant employment legislation. Where necessary, the Company will invoke its Disciplinary Policy & Procedure to ensure that these Values continue to be upheld throughout the organisation.
Due Diligence
Given the nature of the Company’s operations and its assessment of a low overall risk of modern slavery, the Company considers its existing commercial due diligence practices to be sufficient in ensuring ongoing compliance with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Policies & Procedures
The Company has a number of relevant policies & procedures that support its efforts to ensure compliance with the Act:
- Whistleblowing policy. The Company encourages all teammates, customers, and business partners to report any concerns relating to its direct activities or its supply chain, including situations that may indicate an increased risk of slavery or human trafficking The Company’s whistleblowing procedure is designed to make it easy for teammates to make confidential disclosures, without fear of retaliation, by using the Company’s anonymous hotline. The hotline is well publicised to teammates through the Company’s Teammate Handbook, noticeboard posters and flyers.
- Teammate Handbook. The Company’s Teammate Handbook makes it clear to all teammates the actions and behaviors expected of them when representing the Company. The Company strives to maintain the highest standards of teammate conduct and ethical behaviour.
- Pay & Benefits. The Company is committed to ensuring all teammates receive pay and benefits that meet national standards. The Company prides itself on being an accredited Real Living Wage employer and reviews salaries regularly, at least once a year. All teammates have ready access to information on their pay and benefits. The Company is committed to equal pay and benefits for men and women for work of equal value.
- Recruitment activity. The Company primarily sources potential candidates for employment through an online portal, as well as, when necessary, reputable employment agencies. The Company will always verify the practices of any new agency it is using before accepting workers from that agency. When entering into a contract with any new agency the Company applies its Contract Approval Policy.
- Contract Approval Policy. The Company is committed to ensuring that its suppliers adhere to the highest ethical standards. The Company will only engage with reputable suppliers who meet the required standards When a new supplier is identified, the Company has a Contract Approval Policy where all contracts are verified by the Company’s legal team and assurances are received with such contracts that the supplier meets the requirements of the legislation. Any identified violations of the legislation could lead to the termination of the suppliers’ relationship with the company.
- Corporate Social Responsibility Policy. The Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility Policy defines the Company’s approach to enhancing its social, ethical, and environmental responsibilities to teammates, business partners, and the wider community. It reaffirms the Company’s commitment to responsible conduct and continuous improvement in meeting its legislative and ethical obligations. All policies referenced in this statement, as well as other applicable policies, are reviewed annually to ensure they remain current, relevant, and fully compliant with legislative requirements. These policies are readily accessible to colleagues on the Company’s shared drive.
Employee Awareness & Management
New teammates are made aware of the key aspects of the legislation upon joining the Company, as well as understanding what they should do if they believe a supplier is working in a way that could be considered as being contrary to the provisions of the Act.
The Company’s management team have been made aware of the obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the due diligence process undertaken by the Senior Leadership Team, and the actions required of the Company’s managers to ensure ongoing compliance with the Act. They have also been informed of their responsibility to ensure that any suppliers they engage are appropriately reviewed to confirm the supplier’s compliance with the act.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be published on the Company’s website, with a link displayed in a prominent position on the homepage, in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
This Policy Statement will be reviewed annually and updated, as necessary.
Approved by the Board of Directors on 18/02/2026.
Signed:
Jane Pocock
CEO UK & Ireland