Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Sydenham

Gardeners Sydenham publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm a clear and enduring commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement sets out the expectations we have for everyone who works for, with or supplies Gardeners Sydenham and explains how our modern slavery policy applies to our services, procurement and subcontracting relationships.

Our Commitment and Scope

We are committed to continuous improvement. As the authors of this Gardeners Sydenham modern slavery statement, we will not tolerate any form of modern slavery. This commitment extends to all employees, contractors and business partners. We will: assess risks, implement controls, and take swift action where abuses are identified. Our approach is founded on respect for human rights and the rule of law.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Gardeners Sydenham operates a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour and human trafficking. Any person or organisation found to be engaging in exploitation will face immediate corrective measures, which may include termination of contracts, referral to enforcement authorities and internal disciplinary action. We strengthen this through clear contractual clauses, supplier declarations and ongoing communication of expectations across our network.

Expectations of Suppliers and Partners

We require suppliers to comply with our standards and with applicable laws. Our procurement terms include clauses that require suppliers to confirm that they do not use child labour, forced labour or practices that inhibit worker freedom. We expect suppliers across horticulture, materials and logistics to adopt equivalent controls and to allow access for verification where necessary.

To verify compliance, Gardeners Sydenham conducts a programme of supplier audits and risk-based checks. Our supplier audit process includes:

• Initial screening for high-risk suppliers and jurisdictions;
• Document reviews of payroll, working hours and recruitment practices;
• On-site visits and interviews where practical; and
• Action plans for remediation where issues are identified.

We use a combination of in-house compliance reviews and third-party auditors to maintain objectivity. Audit findings lead to corrective action plans with clear milestones and consequences for sustained non-compliance.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

Gardeners Sydenham performs ongoing due diligence to identify where the risk of modern slavery is greatest. This includes supply chain mapping, sector risk indicators and annual assessments that inform our procurement and contract management processes. We aim to be proactive in detecting risks and responsive in mitigating them.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple safe reporting channels for employees, contractors and suppliers to raise concerns. Reports can be submitted confidentially and will be treated seriously and investigated promptly. Our reporting framework emphasises protection for whistleblowers and ensures that raising concerns will not result in retaliation. We also encourage third parties to report suspected breaches of our modern slavery policy through the available internal channels.

Training, Governance and Annual Review: Gardeners Sydenham invests in training for staff and procurement teams to identify indicators of modern slavery and respond appropriately. Governance is maintained through senior oversight, documented procedures and regular internal reviews. We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery policy and the wider anti-slavery measures we deploy, publishing updates to reflect progress, unresolved risks and any remediation activity. The review process includes assessment of supplier audit outcomes, reported incidents, training completion rates and improvements to our controls.

Continuous improvement is central to our approach. We will evolve our anti-slavery statement and operational practices as new risks emerge and as we learn from audits and reports. By embedding human rights due diligence into procurement and operational decision-making, Gardeners Sydenham seeks to prevent exploitation and promote fair working conditions throughout our garden services and supply chain.

All employees and partners share responsibility for upholding this modern slavery statement; senior leadership will ensure resources are available to support compliance and remediation. We will maintain transparency about our efforts and take measurable steps to reduce the risk of modern slavery in all areas of our business.

By declaring these commitments publicly, Gardeners Sydenham reiterates its resolve: no tolerance for modern slavery, robust supplier audits, clear and protected reporting channels, and an annual review cycle that ensures accountability and continuous progress.