MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT

Introduction 

This statement sets out the steps taken by Sculpted by Aimee Connolly Cosmetics Ltd (“Sculpted by Aimee” or “the Company”) to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. It is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“the Act”) and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. 

Sculpted by Aimee adopts a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking. We are committed to conducting our business ethically and with integrity, and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not occur within our organisation or supply chain. 

Our Structure 

Sculpted by Aimee Connolly Cosmetics Ltd is an Irish-incorporated company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with retail and commercial operations in Ireland and the United Kingdom.  

The Company carries on part of its business in the United Kingdom and, accordingly, is subject to the reporting requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. 

Our Business 

Founded in 2016 by makeup artist and entrepreneur Aimee Connolly, Sculpted by Aimee is a modern premium cosmetics and skincare brand offering a range of over 100 products. Our mission is to empower everyone to love the way they look through minimal, easy-to-use, high-performance products that blur the line between makeup and skincare. 

We operate across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and internationally via e-commerce. Our products are available through our own retail stores, our website (sculptedbyaimee.com), and through carefully selected retail partners. 

Sculpted by Aimee is committed to being cruelty-free and to reducing its environmental footprint, with a focus on responsible sourcing and transparent supply chain practices. 

Our Supply Chains 

Our supply chain encompasses a number of areas including: 

  • Primary manufacturing: The majority of Sculpted by Aimee products are manufactured by specialist cosmetics laboratories in South Korea, where our team works closely with formulators and production facilities to develop and produce our product range. 
  • Raw material suppliers: Ingredient and raw material suppliers to our manufacturers. 
  • Packaging and logistics: Packaging suppliers, freight and logistics providers, and third-party warehousing and distribution partners. 
  • Service and technology suppliers: E-commerce, marketing, digital, and technology partners that support our business operations, including website providers, payment processors, CRM systems, marketing agencies, social media and advertising platforms, software providers, and IT support services. While generally lower risk, we recognise that labour and human rights risks can still exist within outsourced digital and service supply chains. 

 

We recognise that manufacturing supply chains, particularly in the beauty and cosmetics sector, can carry inherent risks related to labour practices. We are committed to continuous improvement in how we monitor and address these risks. 

Our Policies on Slavery and Human Trafficking 

We maintain a number of internal policies that reflect our commitment to ethical business conduct and the prevention of modern slavery: 

Right to Work 

We conduct eligibility-to-work checks on all employees prior to commencement of employment. This policy applies in all jurisdictions in which we operate, including the UK and Ireland, and helps to safeguard against instances of human trafficking and individuals being coerced or forced to work. We engage only with reputable recruitment agencies and contractors who are required to demonstrate alignment with our values and standards. 

Speak-Up (Whistleblowing) Policy 

Our Speak-Up Policy ensures that all employees and workers within our business are aware of, and able to use, confidential reporting channels to raise concerns about any potential misconduct, including concerns relating to modern slavery, labour abuse, or unethical practices — whether in our own operations or our supply chain — without fear of reprisal. We take all reports seriously and will investigate and address concerns appropriately. 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics 

Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets out the standards of behaviour expected of all employees, contractors, and business partners. The Code explicitly addresses the prevention of forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking. It forms part of mandatory onboarding training for all new employees. 

Supplier Code of Conduct 

We require all key suppliers to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets out minimum expectations in respect of labour rights, human rights, and ethical conduct. This includes prohibitions on forced labour, child labour, and any form of modern slavery. 

Due Diligence Processes 

We recognise our responsibility to conduct appropriate due diligence across our value chain. Our supplier approval and ongoing monitoring processes include: 

  • Completion of a Supplier Questionnaire covering social, ethical, and environmental criteria prior to onboarding 
  • We share our Supplier Code of Conduct with all Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and all Tier 1 product-related suppliers have formally agreed to our terms 
  • Annual Human Rights and Environmental Risk Review 
  • Direct engagement with our primary manufacturing partner in South Korea, including regular on-site visits by members of our product and operations teams to verify working conditions and labour practices 
  • Annual monitoring and review of key suppliers’ continued compliance with our standards 

Where concerns are identified during the supplier approval or monitoring process, we will engage with the supplier to require remediation within the agreed timeframe, which is outlined in our Responsible Procurement Policy. Where satisfactory remediation cannot be achieved, we will terminate the commercial relationship. 

Measuring Effectiveness 

We seek to assess the effectiveness of our steps to combat modern slavery through the following key indicators: 

  • Percentage of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers that have completed our Supplier Due Diligence Questionnaire and signed our Supplier Code of Conduct 
  • Number of concerns raised via our Speak-Up mechanism and timeliness of resolution 
  • Number of supplier audits or site visits conducted and outcomes recorded 

During the year ended 31 March 2025, no confirmed instances of modern slavery or human trafficking were identified within our business or supply chain. 

Future Steps 

In the year ahead, Sculpted by Aimee is committed to: 

  • Researching relevant Modern Slavery training and building a plan to implement this training through employees’ learning and development program  
  • Research potential new supplier due diligence processes and consider a third-party supplier sustainability assessment platform as part of a future development over the next five years 
  • Registering this statement on the UK Government’s Modern Slavery Statement Registry 
  • Reviewing and strengthening our contractual provisions with suppliers to explicitly address modern slavery obligations 

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Approval 

This statement has been approved by the Senior Directors of Sculpted by Aimee Connolly Cosmetics Ltd and is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It constitutes the Company’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. 

Signed: 

 

Aimee Connolly 

Founder and Chief Executive Officer 

Sculpted by Aimee Connolly Cosmetics Ltd 

Date:  

This statement is published on the Company’s website at sculptedbyaimee.com in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.