Gardening Gardener – Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement explains Gardening Gardener’s commitment to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and related exploitation in our business and across our supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, bonded labour or exploitation. Our purpose is to set out clear standards, responsibilities and actions that demonstrate how our anti-slavery policy is embedded in everyday decisions and procurement practices.

Our policy commitments

Gardening Gardener’s modern slavery policy mandates lawful, fair and transparent employment practices for all workers engaged directly or indirectly. We require suppliers and subcontractors to meet our expectations on wages, working hours, health and safety and recruitment practices. We use contractual clauses that prohibit exploitation and include remedial steps and termination rights where breaches are found. Training and awareness for managers and staff form part of our compliance framework.

Supplier due diligence and audits are central to our approach. We carry out risk-based supplier audits that cover recruitment agencies, seasonal labour providers and material suppliers. Audits combine document review, site visits and, where feasible, confidential worker interviews to verify conditions and identify indicators of forced labour. Audit outcomes are recorded and used to prioritise corrective action plans, with escalation to senior management if improvements are not achieved.

Our procurement team applies a risk assessment process to suppliers and regions. We screen potential partners before onboarding and require evidence of lawful employment checks, payroll transparency and safe working environments. Where risks are identified we work collaboratively with suppliers to improve practices and implement time-bound remediation. Persistent non-compliance prompts contractual remedies, including suspension or termination, to protect workers and uphold our anti-slavery obligations.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Gardening Gardener provides multiple secure and confidential reporting channels so employees, workers in our supply chain and third parties can raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports may be made through internal managers, anonymous reporting mechanisms and formal review processes. All reports are investigated promptly and impartially, and we maintain protections against retaliation. Our reporting processes are designed to encourage disclosure while preserving confidentiality and support for affected individuals.

To strengthen transparency and responsiveness we maintain several operational measures:

• Pre-engagement checks of labour providers and subcontractors;
• Regular supplier audits with risk-based frequency;
• Corrective action plans with agreed timelines and monitoring;
• Anonymous worker feedback channels and periodic follow-up;
• Training for procurement staff, supervisors and site managers.

We are committed to continual improvement through governance and oversight. Our board and senior leadership review the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures and ensure adequate resources are available for compliance, remediation and training. We recognise that complex supply chains require ongoing attention, and we remain vigilant to emerging risks and best practices related to slavery and human trafficking.

An annual review ensures our modern slavery statement, policies and procedures remain current and effective. Each year we evaluate audit results, incident reports, supplier performance and training outcomes, and we update our risk assessments and action plans accordingly. The annual review informs our strategic priorities, supplier engagement, and measurable targets to reduce risk and increase transparency in our operations and procurement.

By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance stance, conducting robust supplier audits, offering safe reporting channels and committing to an annual review, Gardening Gardener aims to minimise the risk of modern slavery in every part of our business. Our anti-slavery statement combines prevention, detection and remediation measures to protect workers, support affected individuals and hold partners accountable for ethical conduct.