Modern Slavery Statement for Gardener Plaistow

Gardener Plaistow's Modern Slavery Statement sets out our firm commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery statement applies to all staff, contractors and suppliers engaged with Gardener Plaistow. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or other exploitative practices and will take decisive action when any concern is identified.

Our modern slavery and human trafficking statement explains responsibilities, governance and the steps we take to mitigate risk. The policy is embedded within our company values and is supported by senior management. We require every team member to understand the risks and to report any suspected incidents via our established reporting channels. The statement also summarises how we conduct due diligence, perform supplier audits and secure compliance in our procurement processes.

We recognise that effective prevention requires robust processes. Our approach includes:

• Risk assessment: mapping supply chains and identifying areas of higher risk by country, sector and supplier type.
• Supplier audits: scheduled and unannounced audits that review labour practices, contracts and working conditions.
• Contractual safeguards: including clauses that prohibit exploitative labour and require remediation if breaches are found.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations

Gardener Plaistow enforces a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. This policy means we will not tolerate forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, or other exploitative conduct anywhere in our operations or supply chain. All procurement agreements contain clear expectations: suppliers must comply with applicable labour laws, demonstrate ethical recruitment practices and allow inspection and audits. Breaches of these obligations can lead to contract termination and legal action.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Supplier audits form a core part of our prevention strategy. We conduct a mix of desktop reviews, on-site inspections and worker interviews to verify working conditions and documentation. Audits assess pay, working hours, freedom of movement, third-party recruitment fees and evidence of contracts. Where audits highlight areas of concern, we implement corrective action plans with timelines and follow-up assessments. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced monitoring and, where necessary, independent third-party verification.

We also integrate modern slavery checks into our onboarding and procurement workflows. Pre-contract screening includes checks for past violations, financial and ownership transparency, and verification that subcontractors and labour providers meet our standards. We maintain a supplier code of conduct that articulates requirements and expectations, and we require suppliers to cascade the same standards to their subcontractors.

Reporting Channels and Protection for Whistleblowers. Gardener Plaistow provides multiple secure reporting channels so that workers, contractors and third parties can raise concerns safely and confidentially. We encourage use of anonymous reporting where preferred and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially, with remedial steps taken where misconduct is confirmed. Our reporting protocol ensures timely escalation to senior leadership and, where appropriate, referral to external authorities.

Remediation and Continuous Improvement. When an incident is identified, we prioritise victim support and to remedy harm. Our remediation process may include employer engagement, repatriation assistance, legal support and compensation where appropriate. We use findings to improve policies, increase supplier training and revise audit criteria. Continuous improvement is a requirement: we monitor key performance indicators and publish progress in our statements to stakeholders.

Annual Review and Statement Review Cycle Gardener Plaistow commits to an annual review of this modern slavery statement. Each year we reassess risks, evaluate the effectiveness of supplier audits and reporting systems, and update policies to reflect evolving risks and best practice. Senior management reviews the outcomes and signs off on any material changes. This ongoing evaluation ensures our modern slavery statement for Gardener Plaistow remains effective, practical and aligned with international standards.

In summary, our modern slavery commitment combines a rigorous zero-tolerance stance, systematic supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review cycle. Gardener Plaistow will continue to strengthen controls, support victims, and work collaboratively across the supply chain to eradicate modern slavery and uphold the highest labour standards.