11.11.2026 Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy for Suppliers

B&B ATTACHMENTS LTD

Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy

for Suppliers

Head Office

B&B Attachments Ltd

Unit 46, Colbourne Avenue,

Nelson Park,

Cramlington,

Northumberland

NE23 1WD

Tel: 01670 737373

E-mail: info@bandbattachments.com

Web: www.bandbattachments.com

Version: 1.0

Effective Date: 01/10/2026

Policy Owner: John Lamberth – Managing Director

1. Purpose

B&B Attachments Ltd designs, manufactures and supplies forklift attachments and parts. We are committed to making sure that the materials in our products do not directly or indirectly fund armed conflict, forced or child labour, or other serious human rights abuses. This applies to the Democratic Republic of Congo, its neighbouring countries and any other conflict-affected or high-risk area.

2. Scope

This policy covers tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold ("3TG"), and cobalt where our customers require it. It applies to every supplier that provides raw materials, components, consumables or finished attachments that may contain these minerals. Examples include steel and fabrications, hydraulic and electrical components, sensors and control electronics, solder, welding electrodes and carbide tooling.

3. Our commitment

We follow the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, applying it in a way that suits the size of our business. We will not knowingly buy materials that finance armed groups. We support responsible sourcing from the affected regions rather than a blanket boycott.

4. What we require from suppliers

Suppliers must:

• Have their own responsible minerals sourcing policy or confirm in writing that they follow this one.
• Complete and return the Responsible Minerals Initiative's Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT), and the Cobalt Reporting Template if we request it, within 30 days of our request and at least once a year.
• Source 3TG from smelters and refiners that have passed an independent audit, such as the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) or an equivalent recognised scheme.
• Pass these requirements on to their own suppliers.
• Tell us promptly if they discover a sourcing risk or a change in their supply chain.
• Keep supporting records for at least five years and provide them to us on reasonable request.

5. How we check

Each year we will identify which suppliers fall within scope and ask them for sourcing information. We will check their answers for completeness and warning signs and follow up on gaps or inconsistencies.

6. Non-conformance

If we find a risk, we will first work with the supplier on an agreed improvement plan with timescales. If a supplier will not cooperate, does not improve, or knowingly supplies minerals that fund conflict, we may suspend orders or end the relationship.

7. Contract terms

This policy forms part of our purchase order terms and conditions and our Supplier Code of Conduct. By accepting our orders, suppliers agree to follow it.

8. Raising concerns

Suppliers, employees and others can raise concerns in confidence by contacting info@bandbattachments.com. We will look into every report and will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

9. Review

We will review this policy every year, and sooner if the law or customer requirements change.

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