Modern Slavery Statement for Gardener Gardening

Gardener Gardening Ltd confirms a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, forced labour and any form of human trafficking across its operations and supply chains. This Gardener Gardening policy applies to our employees, contractors and third-party partners. We are committed to preventing exploitation by embedding ethical practices into our business decisions and by promoting transparency and accountability at every level.

Scope and Commitment

Our commitment covers all entities of Gardener's Gardening and extends to suppliers and subcontractors. We undertake risk-based assessments and maintain a supplier code of conduct that explicitly prohibits slavery and forced labour. The company expects the same standards to be upheld by Gardening by Gardener partners and vendors worldwide. We emphasise remediation and continuous improvement where risks are identified.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Gardener Gardening operates a systematic due diligence process to identify, prevent and mitigate modern slavery risks. Our approach includes:

• Pre-engagement screening of potential suppliers for compliance with labour and human rights standards.
• Contractual clauses requiring compliance with our anti-slavery expectations.
• Regular supplier audits that combine self-assessments, remote reviews and on-site inspections where necessary.

Supplier Monitoring

Audit outcomes inform corrective action plans. Where non-compliance is detected, we require suppliers to implement remedial measures within agreed timelines. Persistent violations trigger escalation, including the suspension or termination of supplier relationships. We prioritise supporting suppliers through training and capacity building to ensure sustainable compliance with our standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide secure and confidential reporting channels for workers, suppliers and stakeholders to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports may be submitted anonymously through internal whistleblowing mechanisms or via designated reporting lines established by Gardener Gardening. Every report is taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled with sensitivity to protect those who speak up.

Training and Awareness

To reinforce our zero tolerance stance, Gardener Gardening Ltd delivers regular training for employees and procurement teams. Training covers identifying indicators of modern slavery, understanding supplier obligations and the correct steps to report concerns. We also provide targeted supplier workshops to explain expectations and share best practices for labour compliance.

Governance, Review and Continuous Improvement

Governance of modern slavery risk is the responsibility of senior management and the Board. We embed anti-slavery responsibilities into our governance framework and require periodic reporting on performance and incidents. Our policies are reviewed and approved at the executive level to ensure effective oversight.

Gardener Gardening undertakes an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated controls to measure effectiveness and to update our approach based on emerging risks, audit findings and stakeholder feedback. The review cycle includes: an analysis of audit outcomes, effectiveness of remediation actions, evaluation of training impact and consideration of evolving regulatory expectations.

We will continue to strengthen partnerships with supply chain actors, NGOs and industry groups to advance collective action against exploitation. By maintaining clear standards, conducting regular supplier audits, providing accessible reporting channels and carrying out an annual review, Gardener Gardening reaffirms its commitment to eradicating modern slavery and protecting the rights and dignity of all workers in our sphere of influence.