Modern Slavery Statement for Gardener Bounds Green

This Modern Slavery Statement for Gardener Bounds Green sets out our commitment to eradicate all forms of forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation from our operations and supply chains. Gardener Bounds Green is determined to maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and expect the same of our partners, contractors and suppliers. This anti-slavery declaration underlines our promise to act with integrity and transparency.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Scope

Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: any evidence of modern slavery, bonded labour or exploitation will prompt immediate action including contract termination and remedial steps. This modern slavery policy for Gardener Bounds Green applies across all operations, including seasonal and temporary workers, subcontractors and third-party suppliers. We require full compliance with our standards and will pursue appropriate legal remedies where violations are found.

To implement this stance we maintain a code of conduct and contractual clauses that articulate expectations and consequences. Key measures include:

• Pre-contract due diligence on new suppliers, screening for risk indicators;
• Enhanced checks for high-risk sectors and geographies;
• Mandatory compliance provisions embedded into supplier agreements.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct systematic supplier audits and risk assessments to ensure adherence to our anti-slavery controls. These supplier audits combine self-assessment questionnaires, documentation reviews and where necessary, on-site inspections. Gardener Bounds Green operates a risk-based audit programme prioritising suppliers by exposure to labour risk and criticality to our operations. Through these processes we verify pay practices, working hours, recruitment fees and worker documentation to identify and mitigate any exploitative practices.

Our supplier due diligence includes long-form contract clauses requiring transparency and the right to audit, plus remediation plans where issues are found. When non-compliance is identified, we require corrective actions and timelines, track progress, and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships. We also integrate anti-slavery obligations into tender processes, ensuring that bids are assessed on ethical as well as commercial criteria.

To support supply chain integrity we encourage collaboration and capacity building. This includes sharing best practice, providing supplier training and asking suppliers to cascade anti-slavery obligations through their own subcontracting chains. We use both internal audit teams and independent third parties to validate outcomes and maintain objectivity.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing: Gardener Bounds Green maintains multiple reporting channels to enable workers, suppliers and stakeholders to raise concerns safely and confidentially. Reports may be made through anonymous hotlines, designated internal reporting lines and through protected disclosure mechanisms. We take all reports seriously and ensure they are investigated promptly by trained personnel. Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation, and we commit to supporting victims and cooperating fully with authorities.

Our reporting framework emphasises accessibility and anonymity where required. Processes include timely acknowledgement of concerns, risk-based prioritisation, thorough investigation and proportionate remediation. Outcomes are recorded and used to inform continuous improvement of our policies, and we monitor corrective action plans to ensure effective remediation and prevention of recurrence.

Governance, Training and Annual Review: Responsibility for anti-slavery compliance sits with senior leadership and is embedded into governance structures. We provide regular training to staff and procurement teams to recognise risks and act appropriately. This Gardener Bounds Green anti-slavery statement is subject to an annual review to evaluate effectiveness, update mitigation measures and set targets for the coming year. The annual review includes audit results, incident analysis and progress against supplier remediation activities.

In closing, Gardener Bounds Green reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combat modern slavery in all its forms. We will continue to strengthen our policies, enhance supplier audits, maintain robust reporting channels and perform annual reviews to ensure continual improvement. Together with our partners we aim to uphold dignity, fairness and safety for all workers associated with our operations.