Gardener Ealing Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Ealing sets out this Modern Slavery Statement to declare a clear and uncompromising position: we operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. This statement describes our approach to identifying, preventing and mitigating the risks of slavery and forced labour across our business and supply chains in Ealing and beyond. Our pledge is a practical commitment to continuous improvement and transparency.

We recognise that the risks of modern slavery exist in many sectors and business relationships. Gardener Ealing’s ethical procurement principles require that all suppliers and contractors comply with our policies. As part of our purchasing and onboarding processes we require written assurances and contractual clauses that prohibit slavery and human trafficking, and we include proactive monitoring measures to ensure compliance.

Our core values reinforce a strong culture against exploitation: respect for workers, fair payment and lawful working conditions. The modern slavery policy of Gardener Ealing is integrated into employee training, supplier relationships and procurement decisions. We use the terms forced labour, slavery and human trafficking and modern slavery interchangeably to capture the full scope of risks we seek to eliminate.

Gardener Ealing maintains a formal

zero-tolerance policy

which applies to all parts of our operation. Any instance of non-compliance is investigated and, where necessary, reported to relevant authorities. Disciplinary measures up to contract termination and legal referral will be implemented when breaches are confirmed. Our expectation is that partners share this zero-tolerance stance and work with us to remediate concerns promptly.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We conduct periodic supplier audits and risk assessments to evaluate compliance with anti-slavery standards. Audits include documentary checks, site visits where appropriate and questionnaires tailored to the scale and nature of goods and services supplied. High-risk suppliers receive enhanced scrutiny and follow-up actions. Our due diligence process covers:

• Contractual anti-slavery clauses and declarations;
• Verification of worker identity and right to work policies;
• Monitoring of wage, hours and working conditions;
• Corrective action plans for identified issues.

We provide clear and accessible reporting channels for employees, contractors and suppliers to raise concerns. Reports may be made anonymously and will be treated confidentially. Our internal reporting mechanisms include designated compliance leads and secure internal processes to ensure allegations of modern slavery are investigated thoroughly and without retaliation. We encourage anyone with concerns about forced labour or exploitation to use these channels.

As part of our accountability measures, Gardener Ealing maintains records of audits, risk assessments and remediation efforts. We publish an annual review of our anti-slavery initiatives to demonstrate progress and learnings. The annual review includes analysis of supplier performance, incidents reported, corrective actions taken and updates to our policies and training materials.

Our commitments also include ongoing staff training, supplier engagement and continual improvement: we will review and update this modern slavery statement annually to reflect changes in our operations, supply chains and the legal environment. We aim to strengthen our measures through collaboration with industry partners, experts and affected stakeholders, always prioritising the rights and welfare of workers above cost or convenience.