Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening London Commitment

Gardener in a city garden representing company commitment Gardening London publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in any part of our operations or supply chain. As Gardening London (also referenced as gardening london and Gardening-London) we adopt a zero-tolerance policy to any form of exploitation. This document outlines the steps we take, the ways to report concerns and our plans for continuous improvement.

We believe that every worker deserves respect, fair treatment and safe working conditions. Our approach combines strong policies, targeted supplier engagement and worker-facing reporting channels. This statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers who provide goods and services to GardeningLondon and its affiliates.

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Zero-Tolerance Policy and Values

Gardening London operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with suppliers or partners who exploit workers. All employees are required to comply with our code of conduct which explicitly prohibits any form of coercion, debt bondage, or withholding of wages. Breaches of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

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Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Our procurement and supply chain teams conduct risk-based due diligence on suppliers. We assess potential partners for labour risks before engagement and monitor them regularly. Our supplier framework includes:

  • Pre-contract screening: risk assessments that consider geography, sector and supplier size.
  • Contractual obligations: clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery standards and the right to audit.
  • On-site and remote audits: scheduled and unannounced audits focused on wages, working hours, recruitment practices and worker documentation.

Where audits identify non-compliance, Gardening-London works with suppliers on corrective action plans with clear timelines. Persistent failure to meet standards may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

We prioritise supplier training and capacity building to reduce the risk of exploitation. This includes targeted workshops, supplier manuals and sharing best practice to improve transparency across the gardening supply chain. gardening london invests in creating long-term partnerships with reputable suppliers who share our commitment to ethical labour practices.

In high-risk areas we mandate third-party verification and independent social audits. We require suppliers to maintain accurate records of their workforce, recruitment fees and subcontracting arrangements so that potential indicators of forced labour can be identified quickly.

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Gardening London provides multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors, suppliers and the public to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. These channels include an internal hotline, email reporting to a designated compliance team and an anonymous reporting mechanism administered by a third party. All reports are taken seriously, assessed promptly and investigated with sensitivity to the safety of potential victims.

Reports are protected from retaliation. We operate a clear whistleblowing policy and ensure that anyone raising a genuine concern in good faith will be supported. Strong protections include non-retaliation clauses and secure handling of personal data during investigations.

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Gardening London undertakes an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies. The review considers audit findings, reported incidents, stakeholder feedback and developments in legislation and best practice. Outcomes include updates to supplier risk assessments, enhanced training materials and improvements to reporting mechanisms.

We publish the results of our annual assessment internally, use lessons learned to strengthen processes and set measurable objectives for the coming year. Our governance structures assign responsibility for anti-slavery compliance to senior management, ensuring accountability at the highest level of the organisation.

Through these actions, Gardening London reaffirms its ongoing dedication to combatting modern slavery across its operations and supply chain. We will continue to evolve our measures, strengthen partnerships and ensure that all workers associated with Gardening-London are treated fairly and with dignity.

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Gardening London commits to preventing modern slavery through a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, confidential reporting channels and an annual review to drive continuous improvement.

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