Gardeners Brockley Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Gardeners Brockley’s commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and exploitation. Gardeners Brockley recognises that preventing modern slavery is central to our values and to the responsible delivery of landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticultural services. This statement describes our policies, due diligence, and the steps we take to identify, mitigate and remedy risks related to forced labour, bonded labour and trafficking across our operations and suppliers.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Gardeners Brockley enforces a strict, zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers must comply with our anti-slavery principles. We require adherence to the following core obligations:

• Respect for worker rights and freedom from coercion;
• Fair and transparent recruitment and pay practices;
• No retention of identity documents without informed consent.

Failure to meet these obligations will result in corrective action up to and including contract termination and reporting to relevant authorities.

Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Our supplier due diligence programme for the Gardeners Brockley modern slavery statement includes risk assessments and regular supplier audits. We evaluate suppliers by geography, industry risks and workforce composition. Audits combine desktop checks and on-site inspections where appropriate, and include verification of employment contracts, wage records and recruitment practices. Where issues are identified, we require time-bound remediation plans and follow up audits. We maintain records of audit outcomes and integrate findings into procurement decisions to ensure continuous improvement across our supply chains.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardeners Brockley provides multiple confidential reporting channels to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery or exploitation. Employees and third parties can use designated internal reporting mechanisms, anonymous channels and speak-up procedures. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and take every report seriously: reports are investigated promptly and impartially. Our approach emphasises supporting potential victims, ensuring safe reporting and, where necessary, cooperating with law enforcement and support organisations to secure protection and remedy.

Training, Policies and Contractual Controls

We deliver regular training to staff, procurement teams and contractors on identifying and responding to signs of modern slavery. Our policies—part of the Gardeners Brockley anti-slavery policy suite—are embedded into supplier contracts and procurement terms. Contract clauses require suppliers to comply with modern slavery laws and permit rights to audit and request corrective actions. We also offer guidance to suppliers to build their capacity and reduce risk. Strong leadership and clear contractual controls are essential to enforce standards consistently.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Gardeners Brockley commits to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and related policies. Each year we assess the effectiveness of our measures, update our risk assessments, review supplier audit results and report on progress. Senior management and the board review outcomes and approve necessary changes to strengthen our practices. We will continue to evolve our approach to the modern slavery statement, enhancing transparency, extending supplier engagement and investing in training and monitoring to prevent exploitation across our operations and the supply chain.