Barratt Developments plc

United Kingdom

Barratt Homes, a trading division of Barratt Developments plc, is one of the United Kingdom's leading housebuilders delivering quality new homes across the country. The company is actively involved in national housing programmes and has recently come under scrutiny over fire safety issues in some of its developments.

CCI Score

37.26

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Unsafe Building Practices and Regulatory Oversight Lapses

An investigation revealed that a Barratt Homes development built as part of a government housing programme exhibited serious fire safety defects, including a complete lack of fireproofing, raising concerns over the company's commitment to ethical building practices and proper regulatory oversight.

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Barratt Developments plc is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

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Latest Events

MAR

21

2025

Unsafe Building Practices and Regulatory Oversight Lapses
-30.00

An investigation revealed that a Barratt Homes development built as part of a government housing programme exhibited serious fire safety defects, including a complete lack of fireproofing, raising concerns over the company's commitment to ethical building practices and proper regulatory oversight.
SEP

01

2024

Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2024: Supply Chain Ethics and Labor Rights
75.12

The company released its 2024 slavery and human trafficking statement in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act. The statement outlines rigorous due diligence processes, supplier appraisal procedures, and zero tolerance policies aimed at mitigating risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within its supply chains. This action demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and protection of labor rights.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The statement reflects a robust commitment to labor rights and the prevention of modern slavery. By enforcing a strict supplier appraisal process, mandating compliance with the Modern Slavery Act, and ensuring that trading partners adhere to ethical standards, the company demonstrates strong practices in protecting labor rights.

Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2024
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 21

The document outlines comprehensive measures in the area of supply chain ethics. It details rigorous supplier appraisals, due diligence procedures, and contract provisions that mandate ethical sourcing. These measures significantly reduce the risk of complicity in human rights abuses in the supply chain, reflecting a proactive stance against modern slavery and trafficking.

Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2024
OCT

17

2023

Barratt Developments Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
66.67

Barratt Developments PLC released its Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement detailing comprehensive measures to protect labor rights in its operations and supply chain, including strict adherence to the living wage and rigorous supplier due diligence processes.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

Barratt Developments demonstrates strong commitment to labor rights and human rights practices by enforcing policies that ensure a living wage, rigorous recruitment standards, and proactive measures to tackle modern slavery. This initiative contributes positively by safeguarding workers' rights within their operations.

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
+75

Supply Chain Ethics

March 21

The statement highlights detailed due diligence procedures in its supply chain to ensure ethical sourcing and compliance with human rights standards. The proactive engagement with suppliers and subcontractors to mitigate modern slavery risks strengthens ethical practices across its supply chain.

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement