Modern slavery and human trafficking statement

1. Introduction

This statement is made by Alliance Wine Company Ltd (“Alliance Wine”) pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. It sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains during the financial year ending May 2026.

Alliance Wine is committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and expect the same high standards from our suppliers and partners.

2. Our Business

Alliance Wine Company Ltd is a wine importer and distributor operating across the UK and internationally. We source wines from producers in multiple countries and supply the on-trade, independent retail, and wholesale sectors.

Our supply chain includes:

  • Wine producers (vineyards and wineries)
  • Bottling and packaging providers
  • Logistics and transportation partners
  • Warehousing and distribution providers

3. Risk Assessment

We recognise that the wine and agricultural sectors present inherent risks of modern slavery, particularly in relation to:

  • Agricultural labour in vineyards
  • Seasonal and migrant workers
  • The use of labour agencies in certain regions

We consider geographic location, labour practices, and sector-specific risks when assessing our supply chain.

4. Due Diligence and Supplier Engagement

To mitigate these risks, we:

  • Maintain long-standing relationships with trusted suppliers and producers
  • Communicate our expectations regarding ethical labour practices to suppliers
  • Require suppliers to adhere to applicable local employment laws and align with the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code and International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions
  • Promote transparency and responsible sourcing throughout our supply chain

We continue to review opportunities to strengthen formal supplier due diligence processes.

5. Policies

Our commitment is supported by internal policies, including:

  • Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Whistleblowing Policy
  • Code of Practice / Good Practice Guide

These policies are communicated to employees and are designed to support ethical business conduct.

6. Training and Awareness

We promote awareness of modern slavery by:

  • Providing guidance to employees involved in procurement and supply chain management
  • Encouraging employees to report concerns through established channels
  • Supporting understanding of ethical sourcing practices

7. Monitoring and Effectiveness

We are committed to continuous improvement. During the reporting period:

  • No incidents of modern slavery were reported within our operations
  • We continued engagement with key suppliers to reinforce ethical expectations

We will develop further measures to monitor effectiveness, including enhanced supplier engagement and risk-based review processes.

8. Future Actions

In the next financial year, we aim to:

  • Strengthen supplier due diligence and onboarding processes
  • Enhance documentation of supplier expectations
  • Continue raising awareness among relevant employees

9. Reporting Concerns

Employees are encouraged to report concerns regarding modern slavery or unethical conduct via our whistleblowing procedures. Reports can be made confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

10. Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Alliance Wine Company Ltd on 27th May 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Fergal Tynan
Chief Executive Officer

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