Gardener Anerley - Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Anerley publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement explains our policies and practices, reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy to exploitation. We believe a clear, transparent slavery and human trafficking statement is essential to protect people and preserve trust in our business.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and forced labour. All employees and contractors are required to comply with our code of conduct, and violations will result in immediate action, including termination and referral to appropriate authorities where necessary. We emphasise training to ensure that staff can identify indicators of exploitation and respond appropriately. Our modern slavery policy applies to everyone engaged by Gardener Anerley and is enforced throughout our procurement and operational practices.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We conduct robust due diligence and ongoing supplier audits to assess risks and performance. Our supplier assessment program includes:

• Pre-engagement checks on labour practices and worker protections.
• Regular on-site and remote audits informed by risk profiling.
• Contractual clauses that require compliance with our anti-slavery standards.

These steps form the backbone of our supplier management and procurement controls to mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our supply network.

We expect all suppliers to meet our standards and to apply equivalent safeguards in their own supply chains. Our supplier code of conduct and contractual terms explicitly prohibit forced labour, debt bondage and child labour. We support suppliers with guidance and capacity-building where gaps are identified, and we require corrective action plans for any non-conformances discovered during audits.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardener Anerley operates clear reporting channels for concerns about slavery or exploitation, including anonymous reporting options. We encourage staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns through internal hotlines, designated compliance contacts and secure reporting systems. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and confidentially, and we protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Our approach ensures that allegations lead to proportionate investigations and remedial measures where necessary.

Where we identify instances of modern slavery, we take immediate remedial action, prioritising the welfare of affected individuals and collaborating with authorities and NGOs when appropriate. We may suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers that fail to remedy breaches. Our enforcement measures are intended to be fair, decisive and focused on preventing recurrence.

To strengthen prevention, Gardener Anerley integrates modern slavery considerations into procurement, contract management and staff training. We maintain records of due diligence, audit outcomes and corrective actions. Key performance indicators measure audit coverage, supplier compliance rates and the timeliness of remedial steps. These metrics inform continual improvement of our anti-slavery program.

Annual Review and Governance

We commit to an annual review of this statement and our anti-slavery activities. Senior management and the board review findings from supplier audits, incident reports and risk assessments to ensure effective oversight. Our annual review evaluates policy effectiveness, updates risk assessments, and sets priorities for the coming year to strengthen protections against modern slavery across operations and the supply chain.

In conclusion, Gardener Anerley’s modern slavery declaration reflects a firm commitment to preventing exploitation. Through a combination of a zero-tolerance approach, regular supplier audits, clear reporting channels and annual review, we work to detect, prevent and remediate any instances of forced labour. We encourage vigilance at all levels of our business and will continue to evolve our slavery statement and anti-slavery measures to meet emerging risks and best practice.