Gardener Stockwell Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Stockwell publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This anti-modern slavery policy reflects a zero-tolerance stance: we will not accept any form of modern slavery in our business or among our partners. The statement explains our approach, expectations and actions to mitigate risk and protect vulnerable people.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a clear, enforced zero-tolerance policy on slavery and human trafficking. All employees, contractors and suppliers are required to comply with our standards. Any credible allegation of exploitation leads to immediate investigation, suspension of relationships where warranted and cooperation with law enforcement. Our procurement and HR teams are empowered to act decisively to remove and remediate risks.

Our modern slavery report requires suppliers to confirm lawful recruitment, transparent pay practices and freedom of movement for workers. We expect partners to maintain accurate records, ensure no retention of identity documents and to prohibit abusive recruitment fees. These requirements are embedded in supplier agreements and supplier codes of conduct.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Gardener Stockwell undertakes risk-based due diligence across its supply chain. We assess suppliers for country, sector and labour risks and prioritise resources accordingly. Our approach combines documentary review, risk scoring, and targeted on-site inspections designed to detect and prevent modern slavery and related abuses.

High-risk suppliers are subject to formal supplier audits, which include worker interviews, payroll verification and an assessment of recruitment channels. Audit findings are recorded, corrective action plans are agreed with timelines, and follow-up audits confirm remediation. For lower-risk suppliers we conduct periodic desk reviews and remote checks to maintain oversight.

To reinforce compliance we incorporate anti-slavery clauses into contracts, retain contractual termination rights for serious breaches and provide training to procurement staff on identifying red flags. Our slavery and human trafficking statement is a living document, applied consistently as we onboard and review suppliers.

We provide multiple reporting channels to encourage prompt disclosure of concerns. Reporters can use:

• anonymised hotline for confidential reporting,
• secure written reports to designated compliance leads,
• internal escalation pathways for managers and HR.

Reports are handled with confidentiality, independence and timely investigation. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and maintain a documented process for assessing allegations, gathering evidence and, where necessary, referring matters to statutory authorities. Our remediation approach prioritises the safety and recovery of affected individuals.

Annual review and continuous improvement are central to our process. Gardener Stockwell conducts an annual review of this anti-slavery statement, audit results and training outcomes. The review examines incident trends, supplier performance, changes in legislation and evolving risks. Findings inform updated policies, enhanced supplier engagement and the allocation of resources for the following year.