Gardener Whitechapel Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Gardener Whitechapel's commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We declare a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of forced labour, exploitation and contemporary slavery. As the Gardener Whitechapel team, our modern slavery declaration affirms that we will not tolerate any practices that violate fundamental rights. This statement reflects our approach to risk assessment, due diligence and remediation across our services and procurement activities.

We maintain a clear anti-slavery policy that applies to all employees, contractors and business partners. The policy requires compliance with applicable laws on slavery and human trafficking and sets out expected behaviours and obligations. The slavery and human trafficking statement is incorporated into our code of conduct and employee handbook, and we deliver training to increase awareness of indicators of exploitation. Our aim is to ensure that every person connected to Gardener Whitechapel understands the importance of ethical labour practices.

Our approach to supplier management includes a structured program of supplier audits, supplier assessments and contractual commitments. We conduct risk-based audits at onboarding and periodically thereafter to verify compliance with our modern slavery compliance standards. Audits include documentation review, site visits where feasible and interviews with relevant staff. We require suppliers to confirm adherence to our anti-slavery and human trafficking requirements and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where serious breaches are identified.

Due Diligence and Ongoing Monitoring

Gardener Whitechapel performs ongoing due diligence that maps labour and human rights risks across categories of spend and geographic exposure. We use a combination of internal reviews and third-party screening to identify higher risk suppliers and sub-contractors. Our modern slavery statement for procurement explains the steps taken when risks are found, including escalation, corrective action plans and, where necessary, remediation measures to protect affected individuals. We prioritise transparency and accountability.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery or exploitation. Reports can be made through internal hotlines and anonymous reporting mechanisms that are managed independently. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. Safeguards exist to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. When investigations confirm wrongdoing, we take proportionate actions up to termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities.

In addition to formal channels, we encourage managers to remain vigilant for signs of labour abuse, such as withheld documents, unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement or unusually long working hours. Our teams are trained to escalate such indicators immediately. The Gardener Whitechapel modern slavery declaration emphasises early intervention and support for victims, including collaboration with specialist services when necessary.

We maintain a robust remediation framework. Where modern slavery or forced labour is identified, Gardener Whitechapel implements remedial actions designed to restore the rights and welfare of affected individuals and to prevent recurrence. Remediation can include immediate termination of exploitative practices, supplier corrective plans, worker restitution and collaboration with remediation partners. Our priority is the safety and dignity of affected people.

Supplier engagement is central to our prevention strategy. We require contractual clauses that mandate compliance with our anti-slavery policy, periodic evidence of labour rights practices and transparency about subcontracting. We also provide guidance and capacity building for suppliers to help them understand expectations and improve employment practices. The slavery and human trafficking statement included here is not static; it is reinforced through active dialogue with our supply chain.

Gardener Whitechapel reviews this modern slavery policy and related procedures on an annual basis to ensure ongoing effectiveness and alignment with evolving best practice. The annual review process includes evaluation of audit findings, assessment of new risks, updates to training and modification of reporting channels where needed. Our aim is continuous improvement in modern slavery prevention and remediation. We publish outcomes and improvements as part of our commitment to accountability and ethical business conduct.