Gardener Brockley Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Brockley is committed to an unequivocal, zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery. This anti-slavery statement explains our approach to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chain. Our modern slavery policy applies to everyone who works for us, whether permanent, temporary or contract staff, and to our suppliers and partners.

We publish this modern slavery statement to demonstrate transparency and accountability. The scope of this slavery and human trafficking statement includes recruitment, procurement and partner relationships, and outlines our expectations for ethical conduct. We will not tolerate any breach of this anti-slavery policy and we act promptly on any credible allegation.

Our risk assessment identifies areas where modern slavery risks are most likely to arise, and we require suppliers to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct. The anti-slavery statement sets out clear obligations for suppliers to operate lawfully and ethically, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where serious breaches are confirmed.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Gardener Brockley carries out proportionate due diligence on suppliers, focusing on higher-risk sectors and geographies. Our supplier audit programme includes:

• regular on-site and remote audits;
• document checks for employment and payroll records;
• interviews and worker welfare assessments;
• corrective action plans with time-bound milestones.

We use audit findings to inform risk mitigation and capacity-building measures. Where audits identify non-compliance, we require immediate remedial action and follow-up verification. Persistent or severe non-compliance leads to contract termination and, where appropriate, referral to enforcement authorities.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protection

We operate multiple safe and confidential reporting channels to enable employees, contractors and supply chain workers to raise concerns. Reports can be made anonymously through secure mechanisms and are treated with the utmost seriousness. Workers will face no retaliation for reporting suspected exploitation. Our reporting channels are supported by trained investigators and case management procedures to ensure timely, fair and confidential handling of concerns.

Training and awareness are central to our prevention approach. All staff with procurement, HR or supervisory responsibilities receive mandatory training on the modern slavery policy, recognising indicators of exploitation and responding appropriately. We also provide guidance to suppliers to help them meet our standards and build capacity in labour rights compliance.

Monitoring and continuous improvement underpin our approach. We maintain records of audits, corrective actions and investigations, and we review key performance indicators related to supply chain transparency and worker welfare. We commit to public reporting of progress and to cooperating with authorities and sector initiatives to drive broader improvements.

Each year Gardener Brockley undertakes an annual review of this anti-slavery statement and of the effectiveness of our policies and procedures. The review examines audit outcomes, incident reports, supplier performance and training completion rates. Based on the review, we update our risk assessments, strengthen controls, and allocate resources where most needed. This annual review process ensures our anti-slavery compliance remains robust and responsive to emerging risks.

In conclusion, Gardener Brockley is resolute in its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all its forms. Our zero-tolerance approach, supplier audits, clear reporting channels and annual review cycle are designed to protect workers, uphold human rights and ensure ethical supply chains. This modern slavery compliance statement is a statement of intent and a living programme of action that we will continue to develop and publish as part of our ongoing accountability.