Gardener Golders Green Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Golders Green publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our absolute commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and any form of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement sets out our approach, including a clear zero-tolerance policy, steps we take to assess and address risks, and the responsibilities of our people and partners. As part of our overall corporate responsibility, the modern slavery policy of Gardener Golders Green is integrated into procurement, HR and operational procedures to make clear that exploitation will not be tolerated.

We recognise that the risk of modern slavery and related abuses exists in certain sectors and geographies. Our slavery and human trafficking statement describes the controls we apply to minimise risk, from recruitment and worker welfare safeguards to contract terms and ongoing monitoring. All employees and contractors are required to adhere to these standards, with managers accountable for implementation and escalation of any concerns.

This Gardener Golders Green anti-slavery statement emphasises transparency: we conduct risk-based supplier due diligence before onboarding and throughout the supplier lifecycle. Supplier audits, both announced and unannounced, form a cornerstone of our approach. Audits include documentary checks, worker interviews and site inspections to verify working hours, wage practices, recruitment fees and the right to leave. When non-compliances are identified, we require corrective action plans, follow-up verification and where appropriate, termination of the business relationship.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations

Our zero-tolerance policy means there is no place within Gardener Golders Green for slavery, servitude, forced labour, or human trafficking. We apply this principle across direct operations and through our supply chain standards. Employment must be freely chosen, and workers must keep control of their identity documents. The policy is published internally, referenced in supplier contracts and embedded in our code of conduct. Breaches result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or contract termination.

To support the modern slavery policy we maintain training programmes for procurement teams, site managers and HR staff so that signs of exploitation are recognised and responded to promptly. Training is refreshed regularly and adapted to new risks and regulatory expectations. We also ensure that procurement decisions consider social risk metrics in addition to cost and quality.

Our supplier engagement includes mandatory contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws and granting us audit rights. We adopt a graduated response to supplier non-compliance: remediation, capacity building and, if necessary, suspension or de-listing. These steps are documented in our supplier management procedures and reflected in our annual supplier performance reviews.

Reporting Channels, Remedy and Annual Review

We operate multiple confidential reporting channels to enable employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. These reporting channels include internal helplines and anonymous mechanisms administered by independent providers. Every report is treated seriously and investigated impartially, with records maintained to ensure appropriate remedial actions are taken. Where abuse is suspected, we cooperate with relevant enforcement authorities while ensuring the safety and support of affected individuals.

Our approach to supplier audits and remediation is supported by a set of monitoring tools and corrective measures. Key elements include:

• Risk-based supplier audits and follow-up verifications;
• Contract clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery standards;
• Capacity building initiatives to help suppliers meet our expectations;
• Escalation procedures leading to termination if remediation fails.

This Gardener Golders Green modern slavery statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management and the board to ensure its effectiveness and to incorporate lessons learned, changes in legislation and evolving best practice. The annual review evaluates the outcomes of supplier audits, trends in reports received through our reporting channels, and the effectiveness of training and remediation measures. Results of the review inform updates to policy, procedures and resource allocation so that our anti-slavery statement remains robust and responsive to emerging risks.