Gardener Wandsworth Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Gardener Wandsworth's commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We publish this anti-slavery statement as part of our ongoing responsibility to stakeholders and workers, clarifying our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, debt bondage and exploitation.

Gardener Wandsworth's modern slavery policy applies to all employees, contractors and third-party suppliers engaged on any activity we commission. Our core principle is clear: we will not tolerate any form of modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chain, and we will take decisive action where non-compliance is identified.

To operationalise this anti-slavery statement, we maintain robust procedures for recruitment, verification of worker rights and employment terms. We require suppliers to comply with our standards through contractual clauses and proactive due diligence. Our slavery and human trafficking statement outlines expectations that all partners adhere to fair wages, safe working conditions and lawful working hours.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Governance

Our zero-tolerance policy is enforced by senior leadership and is embedded in governance structures. The Board and management team review compliance metrics and incidents, ensuring policies are translated into action. We operate a risk-based approach that identifies higher-risk categories of products, services and regions, and we allocate resources accordingly.

We use a combination of supplier onboarding checks, contractual commitments and targeted supplier audits to verify compliance. Where issues are found, we require corrective action plans, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships if suppliers fail to remediate serious breaches. Our supplier audit program includes site visits, documentation review and worker interviews to detect indicators of modern slavery.

Key elements of our approach include:

• Supplier audits: scheduled and ad hoc audits focusing on labour practices and worker welfare;
• Training: employee and supplier training on recognising and preventing modern slavery;
• Risk assessment: ongoing evaluation of geographic, sector and commodity risk factors;
• Remediation: clear escalation and corrective action protocols.

Reporting Channels, Transparency and Annual Review

Gardener Wandsworth provides multiple confidential reporting channels to encourage disclosure of concerns. We operate safe and accessible mechanisms for workers and third parties to report suspected modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Reports are triaged by our compliance team and investigated with appropriate urgency and confidentiality.

To maintain transparency we document investigation outcomes and supply chain findings internally and use lessons learned to strengthen controls. Our reporting channels are backed by clear policies on whistleblowing and non-retaliation, and we ensure that any suspected victim receives appropriate support and protection during and after an investigation.

This anti-slavery and modern slavery prevention statement is reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains effective and aligned with emerging risks and legal obligations. The annual review evaluates policy effectiveness, audit results, incident remediation success and training uptake. Where necessary, actions arising from the review are incorporated into the business plan and compliance road map.

In summary, Gardener Wandsworth's modern slavery statement and anti-slavery statement represents our ongoing pledge to eradicate forced labour and trafficking from our operations and supply chain. We will continue to improve our processes, engage with suppliers, and work collaboratively to protect vulnerable workers and uphold human rights.