Gardeners Holborn Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Holborn is committed to preventing modern slavery and human exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This modern slavery statement sets out the policies and procedures we apply to identify, mitigate and remediate slavery and human trafficking risks in our business. Our approach is built on clear governance, supplier engagement, and ongoing monitoring.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, debt bondage, unlawful restriction of movement, and exploitative practices. All staff and contractors are required to adhere to our anti-slavery policy, which is incorporated into employment contracts and supplier terms. Breaches will lead to formal investigation and contractual or disciplinary action.

Our commitment to eradicating slavery and human trafficking extends beyond our core operations to the gardeners, landscapers, suppliers and logistics partners we work with. We require evidence of lawful employment, right-to-work checks and transparent recruitment processes. Where third-party labour agencies are used, we demand documented recruitment fee policies and contractual assurances that workers are not charged unlawful fees.

Supplier due diligence and supplier audits are central to our risk management. We conduct initial screening of new suppliers and periodic reviews of existing partners focusing on labour practices, subcontracting, and worker welfare. Our procurement teams use a risk-based approach that prioritises suppliers in high-risk sectors and geographies.

To support this, we operate a structured audit programme: suppliers must complete questionnaires, provide payroll and worker records on request, and accept on-site inspections where appropriate. In some cases we deploy independent third-party auditors. Audit findings lead to corrective action plans with time-bound milestones and, where necessary, suspension or termination of contracts for persistent non-compliance.

We require all suppliers to sign a modern slavery policy clause as part of our commercial terms. Procurement teams receive training on recognising indicators of exploitation and on embedding preventive measures into tendering and contracting processes.

Reporting channels are provided for employees, contractors and supply chain workers to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. These channels include an internal whistleblowing line, secure email reporting, and designated compliance officers who manage reports and ensure prompt investigation. We publicise reporting routes and ensure they are accessible in plain language.

When we receive reports or identify issues via audits, we follow a clear remediation process that focuses on protecting affected workers, ensuring access to remedy and preventing recurrence. Remedies can include repatriation support, restitution, changes in recruitment practices, and collaboration with NGOs or authorities if required. We track outcomes to measure effectiveness.

Governance of our modern slavery programme sits with senior management with oversight from our board. We maintain clear roles and responsibilities for compliance, procurement, HR and operations teams. Our

training and awareness

initiatives include mandatory e-learning and targeted sessions for high-risk functions. We use

key performance indicators

to monitor progress including audit completion rates, supplier remediation closure, and number of reports investigated.