Gardener London Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener London publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation or trafficking. This anti-slavery declaration sets out how our company identifies, mitigates and manages the risk of modern slavery, and it reflects our duty to maintain ethical standards across all activities.

As part of our slavery and human trafficking statement process, we emphasise transparency and accountability. Our leadership team is accountable for implementing an anti-slavery policy and ensuring that all employees understand their responsibilities. We provide regular training and clear governance to make sure that unacceptable practices are identified early and remedied rapidly. This modern slavery statement is not static; it is integrated into our culture and daily decision-making.

Our approach to supplier engagement is rigorous and proportionate. We require suppliers to meet our code of conduct and to confirm compliance with labour standards as a condition of partnership. The supplier expectations include fair pay, freedom of movement, and the right to leave employment. Breaches of these standards trigger remedial actions up to and including termination of contracts. We make clear that Gardener London will not tolerate any evidence of exploitation within our supplier network.

Supplier Audits and Risk-Based Monitoring

We operate a risk-based supplier audit programme to assess compliance with our modern slavery and human trafficking policies. Audits combine documentation review, on-site inspections and worker interviews where safe and feasible. Audits are prioritised by supplier risk profile, which considers sector, geography, labour intensity and subcontracting practices. If issues are identified, our corrective action plans include:

• Independent verification and follow-up audits to confirm remediation;
• Capacity-building, training and guidance for suppliers to strengthen labour practices;
• Contractual remedies and termination where suppliers fail to rectify serious violations.

We maintain a clear escalation path so high-risk findings are reviewed by senior management. The audit programme is complemented by documentary checks and third-party assessments to validate supplier assertions and to protect workers' rights across tiers of the supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Protection for Whistleblowers

Gardener London provides multiple confidential reporting channels to encourage concerns about exploitation to be raised without fear. Employees, suppliers and third parties may use our internal reporting mechanisms or anonymous channels where available. We treat reports with sensitivity, ensuring that complainants are protected from retaliation and that investigations are both fair and thorough. All allegations are logged, assessed and acted upon promptly.

To reinforce our commitment, we publish an annual review of our progress against this modern slavery statement and associated anti-slavery policy measures. The annual review evaluates audit outcomes, remedial activities, changes in risk profile and the effectiveness of training programmes. It identifies priorities for the coming year and drives continuous improvement.

In summary, Gardener London is committed to eradicating modern slavery and trafficking in all forms. Our slavery and human trafficking statement, zero-tolerance stance, supplier audits, robust reporting channels and annual review cycle work together to protect vulnerable workers and uphold ethical business practice. We remain resolute in our belief that respect for human rights is a fundamental business responsibility and will continue to strengthen our efforts across the organisation and supply network.