Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Gardeners

Gardening Gardeners is firmly committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our gardening operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, bonded labour and any form of exploitation across our gardening services and contractor networks. We recognise that responsible gardening requires vigilance across procurement, on-site teams and third-party suppliers, and we are committed to continuous improvement.

Scope, definitions and zero-tolerance policy

Our zero-tolerance policy means that any instance of modern slavery in the provision of products or services for Gardening Gardeners is unacceptable. We use the terms modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking to describe practices that deprive a person of their liberty, exploit their labour or subject them to degrading conditions. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, seasonal workers, agency labour and suppliers engaged by Gardening Gardeners.

We operate a risk-based approach to identify where modern slavery risks may arise. Our key priorities include worker recruitment, wage practices, working hours and the transparency of subcontractor arrangements. To reduce risk we combine proactive supplier due diligence, targeted audits and contractual requirements that mandate compliance with anti-slavery laws and our anti-slavery code of conduct.

Supplier audits and due diligence

Gardening Gardeners conducts supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance. These include:

• Pre-engagement checks on recruitment and payment practices
• On-site inspections and worker interviews for high-risk contracts
• Independent third-party audits where necessary

Audit findings are recorded, and corrective action plans are required where non-compliance or concerns are identified.

Contractual controls and expectations

We require suppliers to agree to contractual clauses that reflect our anti-slavery standards. Contracts include rights to audit, requirements for transparent sub-supply chains and obligations to remedy identified issues promptly. Suppliers must demonstrate that they do not use withheld wages, excessive recruitment fees or restricted movement practices.

Our approach to supplier engagement is collaborative: we support capacity building for trusted partners and terminate relationships where suppliers fail repeatedly to address modern slavery risks. Gardening Gardeners publishes clear procurement criteria that prioritise ethical labour practices alongside quality and sustainability.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain secure reporting channels to enable workers, subcontractors and members of the public to raise concerns. Reports can be made anonymously and will be handled with confidentiality and respect. Our reporting framework includes internal investigation teams and escalation paths that protect whistleblowers from retaliation. We promote reporting through training and site notices so that those affected by exploitation know how to speak up.

Remediation and corrective action Gardening Gardeners commits to a victim-centred approach when exploitation is found: immediate steps to safeguard affected individuals, restitution where appropriate, and collaboration with authorities and NGOs. Where remediation is required, we monitor implementation and where necessary apply contractual penalties or cease engagement with non-compliant suppliers.

Training, monitoring and annual review

We deliver mandatory training for staff, site managers and procurement teams to increase awareness of modern slavery indicators and reporting procedures. Performance is monitored through key performance indicators including audit completion rates, incident response times and supplier compliance levels. Gardening Gardeners conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies, assessing effectiveness and updating risk assessments, supplier audit schedules and training content to reflect emerging trends and lessons learned.

Governance and commitment

Our leadership team takes responsibility for implementing this Modern Slavery Statement and ensuring accountability across operations. The board receives regular updates on modern slavery risks, audit outcomes and remediation progress. We allocate resources to sustain supplier engagement, audits and remedial support to protect workers and maintain ethical standards in landscaping, horticulture and gardening projects.

Continuous improvement Gardening Gardeners will continue to evolve its policies, increase transparency across our supply chain and work with peers and experts to strengthen anti-slavery practices. We are committed to treating this as an ongoing priority and to reporting publicly on our progress as part of our commitment to ethical gardening and responsible business.

Declaration This statement reflects Gardening Gardeners' commitment to preventing modern slavery and forced labour. It is reviewed at least annually and updated as required to ensure our anti-slavery measures remain effective and proportionate to the risks faced by our gardeners, contractors and supply partners.