Modern Slavery Statement

Last updated: 7 September 2026

This statement is made according to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Human Forest Limited (“Forest”) has taken and is continuing to take to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or supply chains.

1. Our Organisation, business and supply chain

Forest is a micromobility company operating in London, providing dockless e-bike for hire to support sustainable, accessible, and environmentally conscious urban transport. Our operations include fleet management, maintenance, software development, logistics, and customer support.

Our supply chain primarily involves suppliers of e-bike components and manufacturing partners, logistics providers, IT service providers, and maintenance contractors. These suppliers are based both in the UK and internationally, including Europe and Asia.

2. Our Policies in relation to slavery and human trafficking

Forest is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance approach and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our policies reflect our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity, and include:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Ethical Sourcing and Procurement Policy
  • Whistleblowing Policy
  • Supplier Standards and Compliance Policy

These policies are reviewed regularly and communicated to all relevant staff and stakeholders.

3. Due diligence

We undertake due diligence to identify and mitigate the risks of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. This includes:

  • Vetting suppliers through ethical and legal compliance checks;
  • Contractual commitments requiring adherence to anti-slavery principles;
  • Requiring suppliers to complete a modern slavery risk questionnaire; and
  • Using third-party platforms where appropriate to assess supplier risk profile.

4. Risk Assessment and Management

We recognise that certain areas of our supply chain, particularly overseas manufacturing and raw material sourcing, carry a higher risk of modern slavery. To manage these risks, we:

  • Engage only with suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with international or UK labour standards;
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments;
  • Would work with third-party auditors, where necessary; and
  • Maintain close relationships with key suppliers to encourage transparency and accountability.

5. Measuring Effectiveness

To measure the effectiveness of our efforts, we monitor:

  • Completion of supplier risk assessments;
  • Reports made through internal or external whistleblowing mechanisms (to date, none related to slavery or trafficking); and
  • Progress against our modern slavery training programme roll-out.

We will continue to develop more robust performance indicators as our business grows.

6. Training and Capacity Building

All relevant staff, particularly those in procurement, operations, and HR, receive training on identifying and preventing modern slavery. This includes:

  • Awareness training on the Modern Slavery Act and human trafficking;
  • Training on recognising signs of forced labour and exploitation; and
  • Guidance on our internal reporting and escalation procedures.

We are committed to enhancing this training and ensuring it reaches all parts of our business.