Forced Labour Report for Freije Treatment Systems, Inc. dba EasyWater

This report (“Report”) is made in compliance with Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) by Freije Treatment Systems, Inc. dba EasyWater (“EasyWater”), an Indiana corporation and a subsidiary of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (“Watts”).

Who We Are: Vision, Mission, and Values

EasyWater is based in Fishers, Indiana, United States, and has been a trusted provider and manufacturer of residential and commercial water treatment solutions for decades. EasyWater offers a comprehensive product portfolio that includes water conditioners, filtration systems, and commercial treatment solutions serving homeowners, businesses, and institutions across North America.

At EasyWater, we are committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. As a responsible corporate citizen, manufacturing premium-quality water treatment systems, we are committed to responsibly using resources as well as safeguarding the communities and environments in which we operate.

Our Supply Chains

Our supply chain is relatively complex. We work with many suppliers to provide goods and services to support the delivery of our business objectives. While we largely use U.S. suppliers, we are supplied by all types of companies, from local businesses through to global companies. Our supply chain includes components such as valves, tanks, resins, housings, fittings, plastics, electronics, and other assemblies used in water treatment products.

Risks of Forced Labour or Child Labour in Our Supply Chain

EasyWater is committed to the safety and health of its employees and conducts its operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Suppliers are expected to provide a safe working environment and comply with all relevant labour and safety laws. Like many global businesses, risks in our supply chain arise due to limited visibility into our upstream suppliers’ operations. To reduce this risk, suppliers are encouraged to establish traceability systems and maintain transparency.

Although EasyWater’s exposure to forced labour and child labour risks is considered low, the nature of business requires procuring supplies and materials from international manufacturers. Our current ability to trace the origin of specific products or inputs remains constrained due to our role as a downstream purchaser, which underscores the need for enhanced due diligence and transparency.

How We Work to Ensure Our Supply Chains Are Free of Forced Labour and Child Labour

1. Our Policies and Due Diligence Processes

EasyWater follows the Watts Supplier Code of Conduct, which lays out obligations of suppliers, including compliance with laws related to labour, employment, health, safety, and the environment. In addition, EasyWater suppliers are expected to comply with Watts’ Global Anti-Human Trafficking Policy, Watts Code of Business Conduct, and Watts Supplier Quality Manual. Watts has adopted modern slavery statements in accordance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 and the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.

2. Employee Training on Forced Labour and Child Labour

Watts provides annual Code of Business Conduct training to its employees, including those of EasyWater. Training emphasizes ethics, compliance, and human rights standards in business practices.

3. How We Monitor Ourselves and Our Suppliers

Pursuant to the Watts Global Anti-Human Trafficking Policy, we maintain internal accountability standards and procedures to address employees, contractors or suppliers who fail to meet company standards. Credible information regarding potential violations can be reported confidentially through the Watts Hotline at 877-792-8878 or via www.wattswater.ethicspoint.com. EasyWater and Watts prohibit retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith.

How We Have Addressed Reported Risks

As of December 31, 2024, EasyWater has not faced situations of forced labour or child labour and has therefore not had to remedy such situations.

Attestation

In accordance with the requirements of the Act, and in particular section 11 thereof, I attest that I have reviewed the information contained in the report for the entity listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, I attest that the information in the report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.

Kenneth R. Lepage
Vice President and Secretary
May 12, 2025