Gardeners Wood Green Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Wood Green declares a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in all parts of our operations. This anti-slavery statement sets out our commitment to identify, prevent and mitigate the risk of exploitation across our workforce and supply chain. We recognise that a robust modern slavery statement is essential to protect workers, maintain ethical sourcing and uphold the values of our organisation.

Our commitment extends to all colleagues, contractors and partners. We apply clear standards that prohibit any form of coerced labour, debt bondage or human trafficking. Gardeners Wood Green will not tolerate practices that contradict our core values; as such, we require compliance with relevant laws and expect suppliers to adhere to the same high standards. This anti-slavery policy is part of our wider corporate responsibility programme and complements our staff training and procurement protocols.

We maintain compliance with applicable legislation and industry best practices to ensure that our modern slavery and human trafficking statement is practical and enforceable. Our supply chain spans multiple tiers and we recognise varying levels of risk; therefore we have implemented targeted risk assessments and contractual clauses to address potential abuses. The Gardeners Wood Green slavery and human trafficking statement emphasises transparency and continuous improvement.

Supplier due diligence is central to our approach. We conduct pre-qualification checks, require written confirmations from suppliers, and integrate anti-slavery conditions into procurement contracts. We perform periodic supplier audits and site visits where risk indicators are present. Those audits include worker interviews, document verification and on-site observations to identify potential red flags such as excessive working hours, withheld wages, or restricted movement.

Our supplier audit programme includes:

• Risk-based screening of new and existing suppliers to prioritise audits.
• On-site inspections and third-party assessments where necessary.
• Corrective action plans with timelines for remediation if issues are found.
• Contractual remedies including termination rights for persistent non-compliance.

We monitor progress through key performance indicators and require suppliers to evidence improvements. Where suppliers fail to meet our standards, we pursue remediation, capacity building and, if unresolved, contract termination to maintain our zero tolerance approach.

Reporting Channels, Training and Annual Review

We provide secure and confidential reporting channels to enable workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made anonymously through internal whistleblowing mechanisms and are investigated promptly by trained personnel. All allegations are treated seriously and assessed for immediate risk to individuals.

Training forms a critical part of our prevention strategy. We deliver targeted training for procurement teams, managers and relevant staff to help them recognise signs of exploitation and understand how to respond. Our training materials include scenario-based learning and clear escalation pathways. We also require key suppliers to offer training to their workforces.

The effectiveness of this modern slavery policy is reviewed annually by senior management and the board. The annual review evaluates audit outcomes, incident reports, remediation effectiveness and emerging risks. Findings from the review inform continuous enhancements to our policies, supplier engagement and due diligence processes. We commit to transparent reporting on progress in subsequent statements, ensuring that the Gardeners Wood Green anti-slavery statement evolves with lessons learned and changing risk profiles.