Gardeners Highbury Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is issued by Gardeners Highbury to set out our commitment to identifying, preventing and eradicating all forms of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain. As a specialist landscaping and garden services provider we recognise the duty to be vigilant. This anti-slavery statement explains our approach, defines responsibilities and outlines the actions we take to reduce the risk of forced labour, human trafficking and other exploitation.

Gardeners Highbury operates a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. We unequivocally reject any practice that undermines the dignity or human rights of workers. Our modern slavery policy and code of conduct require all employees, contractors and suppliers to comply with laws and ethical standards. Non-compliance with the modern slavery and human trafficking policy will result in contractual consequences and potential termination.

We maintain an anti-slavery statement that is living and practical: training for staff, procedures for due diligence and escalation, and clear expectations of suppliers. Employees receive regular briefings on how to spot indicators of exploitation and the steps to report concerns. The company promotes an open culture where concerns about a slavery statement or modern slavery risks can be raised without fear of reprisal.

Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Our approach to supplier management includes risk-based checks, contractual clauses and supplier audits. We conduct targeted supplier audits and site visits for higher-risk categories such as seasonal labour, subcontracted planting services and material sourcing. Audits evaluate working hours, wage records and recruitment practices. The audit programme is supported by documentation checks and, where needed, third-party verification to ensure compliance with our slavery statement and anti-slavery commitments.

Key measures we use include:

• Risk assessment of suppliers and service categories;
• Periodic on-site supplier audits and remote document reviews;
• Mandatory contractual anti-slavery clauses and rights to audit;
• Training and capacity building for suppliers on modern slavery risks.

Supplier audits are scheduled based on risk profiling; findings lead to corrective action plans, ongoing monitoring or contract termination in serious cases. We work collaboratively to remediate problems and protect affected workers.

Reporting Channels and Confidential Escalation

Gardeners Highbury provides multiple reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery, including anonymous reporting routes and internal escalation pathways. Employees are encouraged to use established channels to report any suspicion of forced labour or human trafficking. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and actions are taken to protect workers. We provide support measures for affected individuals, aligned with legal obligations and best practice.

We maintain a clear process for incident management: initial assessment, investigation, remediation and follow-up. Where an allegation involves a supplier, we engage with them to verify facts and implement corrective measures. If remediation is not possible, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships in accordance with our slavery and human trafficking statement principles.

Accountability and continuous improvement are embedded in our governance. Responsibility for modern slavery compliance sits with senior management, and the Board receives periodic reports on risk, audits and remediation outcomes. We publish this company statement to be transparent about our actions and to demonstrate our ongoing efforts to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and extended supply chain.

To ensure effectiveness we perform an annual review of our modern slavery procedures and the anti-slavery statement. The review evaluates the impact of supplier audits, incident responses, training completion and any identified hotspots. Findings inform updates to policy, enhanced supplier engagement and additional resources to tackle prevalence of exploitation.

Our continuous improvement cycle includes measurable objectives and performance indicators to track progress against modern slavery risks. We will refine due diligence, broaden auditing reach where necessary and continue to provide worker awareness resources. Transparency and responsiveness remain central to our strategy.

Gardeners Highbury is committed to remaining vigilant and proactive. This slavery statement reflects our ongoing pledge to uphold human rights, operate ethically and collaborate with partners to identify and address modern slavery risks now and in the future.