Modern Slavery Statement for Gardener East Ham

Gardener East Ham publishes this modern slavery statement to confirm our enduring commitment to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Gardener East Ham and explains the principles, actions and monitoring measures we apply to identify, prevent and respond to modern slavery risks.

We maintain a clear and enforceable zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery. This anti-slavery policy is embedded in our corporate values and is reflected in contractual terms, procurement decisions and site-level practices. Our approach is to combine prevention, detection and remediation: raising awareness among employees, imposing rigorous supplier expectations, and ensuring swift action where issues are identified.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Commitments

Gardener East Ham operates a zero-tolerance position on forced labour and trafficking. We require all staff and partners to comply with our anti-slavery statement and internal code of conduct. Our commitments include regular training, worker rights education, and contractual guarantees that prohibit the withholding of identity documents, withholding pay, or excessive recruitment fees. Every allegation of exploitation is treated seriously and investigated promptly.

Supplier audits and procurement controls are central to our prevention strategy. We perform risk-based due diligence on potential and existing suppliers, screening for indicators of labour exploitation and assessing working conditions. Where elevated risk is identified, we require corrective action plans, enhanced monitoring and, where necessary, termination of agreements. Our auditing includes documentation reviews, on-site inspections and, when appropriate, confidential worker interviews to validate conditions on the ground.

Supplier audit activities include:

• Pre-contract risk assessment and mandatory anti-slavery clauses.
• Periodic site visits and labour condition checks.
• Document verification for wages, hours and immigration status.
• Third-party audit partnerships for independent assessments.
• Remediation tracking and escalation mechanisms for non-compliance.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels to ensure concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely. Employees and supply chain workers are encouraged to report suspected exploitation through designated internal channels, anonymous reporting options and through trusted third-party hotlines where available. Reports are reviewed by a dedicated compliance team and escalated as needed. Whistleblower protections and non-retaliation commitments are integral to our reporting framework to protect those who come forward.

Our remediation and continuous improvement processes include documented investigation protocols, victim support measures and collaboration with local authorities and specialist organisations where appropriate. We use corrective action plans to address shortcomings identified during audits and reporting, and we follow up until satisfactory outcomes are documented. Training for procurement and site managers ensures consistent application of our anti-slavery controls and promotes a culture of vigilance across the business.

Annual review: This modern slavery and human trafficking policy is reviewed at least once every 12 months to assess effectiveness and implement improvements. The review covers audit findings, incident responses, supplier performance and training outcomes. Senior management receives a yearly report summarising risk trends, remediation status and recommended policy updates. Where necessary, we revise procedures, strengthen contractual requirements and expand training to address emerging risks.

Gardener East Ham’s anti-slavery statement is a living document: we continually refine our controls to reflect evolving risks in the workforce and supply chain. We strive to work with suppliers who share our values and to take decisive action where standards are not met. Through targeted supplier audits, robust reporting channels, strict zero-tolerance enforcement and a committed annual review cycle, Gardener East Ham seeks to prevent modern slavery and uphold human dignity in every part of our operations.

Signed off by the leadership team and endorsed across our operational divisions, this slavery and human trafficking statement sets out the steps we take to reduce the risk of exploitation and to respond effectively when concerns arise.

We will continue to report transparently on progress and to strengthen our modern slavery policy to protect workers and ensure ethical practices remain central to Gardener East Ham.