Gardener Hounslow Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Hounslow is committed to preventing all forms of exploitation and abuse. Our Modern Slavery Statement sets out how we identify, assess and mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery statement reflects our corporate values and our duty to protect vulnerable people.

This modern slavery policy applies to all colleagues, contractors and vendors who work with or for Gardener Hounslow. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for forced labour, bonded labour, servitude, and any form of human exploitation. We require all staff to comply with the standards described in this document and to report any suspicion of wrongdoing through our designated reporting channels.

Our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking

We operate an active programme to identify risk and to apply proportionate controls. Our modern slavery and human trafficking statement explains the governance, due diligence and remediation steps we take. The board reviews our anti-slavery policy annually and expects managers to embed prevention into day-to-day activities. We apply a risk-based approach to prioritise high-risk areas and business relationships.

Our governance includes mandatory training for procurement and HR teams, regular supplier due diligence, and contractual requirements that obligate suppliers to meet labour standards. We require suppliers to sign codes of practice and fully disclose recruitment arrangements. The company will not tolerate any contractor or supplier that fails to meet these expectations.

Key measures include:

• Supplier audits and checks of labour providers to validate working conditions and recruitment practices;
• Contract clauses that prohibit forced labour, child labour and deceptive recruitment;
• Monitoring of payroll, working hours and payment methods to reduce the risk of exploitation;
• Corrective action plans where non-compliance is identified, and termination of relationships where necessary.

Reporting channels and how to raise concerns

Anyone who suspects modern slavery, trafficking or labour exploitation can report concerns through our confidential reporting mechanisms. We provide clear pathways for internal reporting and anonymous whistleblowing to protect victims and whistleblowers. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and managed with confidentiality and sensitivity.

Reports are triaged by a designated team trained to identify indicators of exploitation. Where a report indicates a potential victim, we take immediate steps to safeguard the individual, which may include referral to statutory agencies and specialist support services. We also work with suppliers to remediate issues and improve standards where possible.

We will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith. To reinforce this, our staff and suppliers receive regular communications about the importance of reporting and the protections available to those who come forward. The company reserves the right to terminate contracts where abuses are substantiated and remediation cannot be assured.

Supplier engagement is central to our anti-slavery work. We carry out periodic supplier reviews, deploy targeted audits for high-risk partners and use contractual obligations to strengthen compliance across the supply chain. Our supplier audit programme combines desktop assessments, on-site inspections and worker interviews. Findings lead to action plans and follow-up assessments to ensure sustained improvement.

As part of our modern slavery policy, we also conduct risk mapping to identify geographies, sectors and labour practices that present a higher risk. We focus resources where they have the greatest impact and require higher levels of assurance from third parties operating in higher-risk contexts. These actions support our broader commitment to ethical procurement and responsible sourcing.

We measure effectiveness through a combination of qualitative and quantitative indicators, including audit outcomes, number of investigations, remediation timelines and feedback from independent assessments. Our reporting framework informs continuous improvement and helps guide board-level decisions on resources and priorities.

Annual review and continuous improvement are integral to the Gardener Hounslow slavery and human trafficking statement. We review this modern slavery policy each year to reflect emerging risks, regulatory changes and lessons learned from incidents and audits. The annual review includes input from legal, procurement, HR and the compliance teams to ensure it remains practical and enforceable.

In summary, Gardener Hounslow’s anti-slavery efforts are based on prevention, vigilance and remediation. We maintain a zero-tolerance stance, operate rigorous supplier audits, provide secure reporting channels, and carry out an annual review to strengthen our protections. Through these steps we strive to eliminate modern slavery from our business and supply chains.