Gardener Kentish Town Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Kentish Town publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to prevent slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations. This statement reflects our position on modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms and reiterates a zero-tolerance policy toward any exploitative practices. We refer to this document also as our modern slavery and human trafficking statement or anti-slavery statement to ensure clarity across different stakeholders.

We operate with a clear and uncompromising zero-tolerance policy. All colleagues, contractors and suppliers are expected to comply with our standards. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and will lead to corrective action, up to and including contract termination and referral to relevant authorities where appropriate. This policy applies equally to direct employees and to those engaged through the supply chain.

Our supplier management process is central to our approach. We deploy a risk-based supplier assessment that includes:

• Due diligence checks for high-risk suppliers and subcontractors;
• Contract clauses that require compliance with our modern slavery statement and rights-based labour standards;
• Periodic supplier audits and on-site inspections where necessary;
• Remediation plans for identified issues and follow-up monitoring.

Supply Chain Controls and Supplier Audits

Gardener Kentish Town undertakes ongoing supplier audits to verify compliance with our anti-slavery measures. These supplier audits are tailored by risk profile and may include documentary review, interviews and site visits. Where audits identify concerns, we require action plans that set clear timelines and responsibilities. We believe regular supplier audits and verifications are essential to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our procurement and operational activities.

We maintain multiple reporting channels to ensure that suspected instances of modern slavery or labour exploitation can be raised safely and promptly. Reporting channels include secure internal reporting lines, an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism, and escalation to senior management and the Board. Reports are treated confidentially and investigated thoroughly. Victims or potential victims are provided with appropriate support and protection while allegations are reviewed.

To support these systems we provide training and awareness sessions for staff and key suppliers. Training covers how to spot signs of exploitation, the importance of due diligence, and the steps to take if concerns arise. We publish clear expectations and promote a culture where raising concerns is encouraged and protected. Our workforce is trained to recognise indicators in both direct operations and in subcontracted services.

Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review

Gardener Kentish Town has governance arrangements to oversee compliance with this slavery and human trafficking statement. Senior leadership review performance metrics and audit outcomes at least quarterly. Where systemic issues are identified, we adjust policies and controls accordingly. Our Board receives regular updates and retains oversight of major supplier risk areas and remediation efforts.

Annual review: We commit to an annual review of this anti-slavery statement and associated policies. The review examines the effectiveness of supplier audits, the adequacy of reporting channels, the impact of training, and the status of remediation actions. Findings from the annual review shape future risk assessments and resource allocation to address persistent vulnerabilities in our operations and supply chain.

In conclusion, Gardener Kentish Town confirms its ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery. We publish this slavery and human trafficking statement to be transparent about our approach and to hold ourselves accountable. We will continue to strengthen controls, increase supplier engagement and enhance monitoring to ensure our Modern Slavery Statement is effective. Our commitment remains firm: we will not tolerate modern slavery or human trafficking in any form within our business or supply chains.