Modern Slavery Statement for Gardener Barnet

Gardener Barnet publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our stance on modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. This policy reflects our firm and unequivocal commitment to preventing modern slavery in all forms across our operations and supply chains. We recognise the moral and legal responsibilities to act with integrity and transparency and we expect the same from partners and suppliers.

Our Commitment

We operate a zero-tolerance position towards slavery and human trafficking. Our corporate values require that every employee, contractor and supplier operates in a way that upholds human rights and labour standards. The statement covers our approach to identifying and mitigating risks of slavery and human trafficking, and documents the measures we take to ensure that contemporary slavery has no place within Gardener Barnet.

The policy applies to all parts of our organisation and to our procurement activities. We maintain internal controls, mandatory training for personnel involved in sourcing, and require suppliers to adhere to contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and coercive practices. Our procurement code requires suppliers to disclose labour practices and to demonstrate robust worker protections.

Gardener Barnet has a clear zero-tolerance policy on forced labour. Any evidence of coercion, retention of identity documents, debt bondage, or exploitative recruitment will trigger immediate action including suspension of contracts and termination where appropriate. We will cooperate with authorities and support victims of abuse while ensuring compliance with applicable laws on modern forms of slavery.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We carry out risk-based supplier audits and pre-qualification checks. Our supplier audit program includes desktop reviews, targeted questionnaires and on-site inspections where risk indicators are present. The program focuses on high-risk sectors and geographies and assesses recruitment practices, working hours, wage payments and grievance procedures. Findings are recorded and followed up with corrective action plans.

Suppliers failing to meet our standards on modern slavery are required to implement remediation measures within agreed timescales. Persistent non-compliance results in contract termination. We also integrate modern slavery risk assessment into tender evaluations and contract renewal decisions to ensure continuity of ethical sourcing.

To support prevention and detection we provide training for procurement, HR and operational teams, and include modern slavery clauses in supplier contracts. We encourage suppliers to adopt their own anti-slavery policies and to cascade responsible practices down their supply chains. Our approach recognises that tackling human trafficking requires collaboration, transparency and continual improvement.

Reporting Channels — Gardener Barnet has established secure and confidential channels for reporting concerns about suspected slavery or exploitation. Employees and third parties may report issues through internal reporting lines or designated whistleblowing routes. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly, with protections in place for whistleblowers.

We maintain clear escalation procedures to ensure that credible concerns are escalated to senior management and, where necessary, to external authorities. The organisation will take proportionate remedial measures to safeguard affected individuals and to address systemic issues, including pausing supplier relationships and demanding corrective action plans.

Our commitment to ethical practices is reinforced by governance arrangements. Senior leaders have responsibility for oversight and implementation of anti-slavery measures. Key performance indicators and audit findings are reviewed by the leadership team to ensure continuous attention to risk areas and supplier performance.

We will review this modern slavery statement annually. The annual review examines the effectiveness of our policies, training, supplier audits and reporting mechanisms. It incorporates lessons learned, audit outcomes and evolving legal obligations related to forced labour and human trafficking.

Gardener Barnet remains committed to eradicating modern slavery and will continue to strengthen due diligence, supplier engagement and transparency across its supply chains. This statement is approved by the board and will be updated to reflect progress and improvements in our response to slavery risks.