Effective Date: 10 March, 2025
Purpose
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modelling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. Trimble is a truly global company with operations in over 40 countries and over 11,000+ employees.
Our Commitment to Human Rights and Ethical Business Practices
At Trimble, we take human rights and ethical business practices seriously. We are committed to ensuring that our operations and supply chain uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and respect for people. This includes preventing forced labor, slavery, child labor, and human trafficking—principles that are clearly outlined in our Code of Conduct and Third-Party Code of Conduct. As an active member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), we align our Supplier Code of Conduct with the RBA’s standards to promote responsible business practices.
We believe in fostering workplaces that support freedom, equality, security, and dignity. That’s why we expect our employees, contractors, and suppliers to actively prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business. Our Code of Conduct and Third-Party Code of Conduct set clear expectations for ethical conduct and accountability at every level.
But our commitment goes beyond just preventing forced labor—we’re also dedicated to creating a more inclusive and sustainable future. Through our sustainability goals, we strive to make a positive impact on both people and the planet, ensuring that our business practices contribute to a better world for everyone.
Compliance
At Trimble, we hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. Our Code of Conduct and Third-Party Code of Conduct clearly define our expectations for human rights compliance, ensuring that ethical business practices are embedded throughout our operations and supply chain.
As an active member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), we align our Supplier Code of Conduct with the RBA Code, which sets strict requirements for eliminating slavery and human trafficking. However, our commitment extends beyond compliance with these fundamental rights. The RBA Code also includes guidelines on global labor standards, workplace health and safety, environmental responsibility, business ethics, and strong internal controls to uphold compliance effectively.
We actively collaborate with our suppliers to ensure they meet these high standards. This includes regular audits to assess their compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct, as well as training and support programs to help them enhance their performance and uphold ethical practices.
Our governance framework empowers employees and contractors to report and escalate any concerns regarding unethical conduct, including modern slavery and human trafficking. Every Trimble employee receives our Code of Conduct upon hire and participates in ongoing training to ensure continuous awareness and adherence to our ethical commitments.
Through strong policies, rigorous compliance measures, and continuous education, we reinforce our dedication to human rights, ethical business practices, and corporate responsibility—both within our company and throughout our global supply chain.
Due Diligence and Supplier Assessments
At Trimble, we take a proactive approach to ensuring ethical business practices throughout our supply chain. As part of our supplier’s due diligence process, we conduct thorough assessments of all new suppliers during onboarding and regularly review existing suppliers to uphold our high ethical and compliance standards.
We require suppliers, vendors, and contract manufacturers to fully comply with all applicable local and national laws in the regions where Trimble operates. Our Third-Party Code of Conduct mandates that an authorized representative from each supplier acknowledges and adheres to its principles. This Code, alongside Trimble’s Code of Conduct, establishes clear expectations for our employees, suppliers, and business partners, including a commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within their organizations.
Each year, we conduct targeted supplier assessments based on a range of factors, including spending levels, geographic risks, and industry-specific concerns. Our risk assessment framework evaluates the country, sector, and transaction-related risks, ensuring that new and existing business relationships meet our ethical and compliance standards.
By enforcing compliance with our Third-Party Code of Conduct and conducting ongoing assessments, Trimble actively works to identify and mitigate risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking. Our robust due diligence and risk management processes not only protect the integrity of our supply chain but also reinforce our broader commitment to ethical business conduct and human rights compliance.
Trimble’s Supplier Assessment Process
At Trimble, we leverage MetricStream, an advanced compliance and risk management application, to automate supplier registration, onboarding, and continuous monitoring. This platform enables a structured and transparent assessment process, covering key areas such as Business Conduct and Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and Labor and Human Rights. Suppliers are required to submit evidence-based documentation and data, which Trimble reviews as part of its due diligence process. Additionally, on-site audits may be conducted when necessary to further evaluate compliance.
Supplier responses undergo a comprehensive evaluation to assess their management systems, adherence to our Third-Party Code of Conduct, and Corporate Social Responsibility commitments. Responses are analyzed to determine risk levels, sequence due diligence assessments, and classify suppliers based on compliance and ethical business practices. The MetricStream database is designed to automatically flag certain responses, enabling Trimble to conduct further due diligence and request additional information where needed.
As part of our risk management framework, Trimble also reviews Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) scores submitted by suppliers who are Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) members, ensuring they are not categorized as high-risk. If any concerns arise during the assessment, Trimble engages with flagged suppliers to address issues, resolve outstanding action items, and ensure corrective measures are taken.
Beyond compliance, we actively encourage suppliers to participate in training programs. Our goal is to increase supplier awareness, reinforce adherence to Trimble’s Third-Party Code of Conduct, and promote responsible labor practices throughout our supply chain.
We are issuing this statement pursuant to the UK Modern Slavery Act, California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, and the Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains on Due Diligence and Transparency in relation to Minerals and Metals from Conflict-Affected Areas and Child Labor, which require Trimble to disclose efforts to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our supply chains and business operations.
Approval
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Trimble’s modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31December 2024. It has been approved by the TEBV company board of directors for and on behalf of UK-based subsidiaries.
This statement is made pursuant to Bill S-211 An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act 2023 and constitutes Trimble’s modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2024. It has been approved by Trimble Inc. for and on behalf of Canadian based subsidiaries.