Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Shoreditch

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Gardeners Shoreditch and our affiliated teams to identify, prevent and address modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. The Gardeners of Shoreditch operate with a clear moral and legal obligation to protect workers, ensure fair labour practices and promote transparency. This declaration applies to all employees, contractors and third-party suppliers engaged by Shoreditch gardeners in the delivery of landscaping, maintenance and horticultural services.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, involuntary prison labour or trafficking. All personnel within Gardeners Shoreditch are expected to comply with this policy. Breaches will lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and may be reported to the appropriate authorities. Our stance is unequivocal: exploitation has no place in the Gardeners in Shoreditch community.

The scope of this statement covers direct employment and our wider supply chain. We require suppliers and subcontractors to adhere to our standards through contractual provisions that prohibit slavery and human trafficking. Gardeners Shoreditch team demand transparency and cooperation; where suppliers fail to meet our requirements, we will take proportionate action, which may include remediation plans or contract termination.

We conduct thorough supplier due diligence and implement regular supplier audits to assess compliance. Audits combine document reviews, on-site inspections and interviews. Our supplier assessment process focuses on high-risk areas such as labour sourcing, working hours, wage practices and accommodation arrangements provided by labour providers. We prioritise suppliers operating in sectors and geographies with elevated risk indicators.

Key elements of our supplier audit and monitoring programme include:

• Pre-engagement risk screening and mandatory compliance clauses in contracts
• Periodic and unannounced on-site audits for high-risk suppliers
• Corrective action plans and follow-up verification to ensure remediation

Training and awareness are central to prevention. We provide targeted training for procurement staff, site managers and supervisory personnel to recognise signs of exploitation and respond appropriately. Gardeners Shoreditch also encourages worker awareness sessions so employees and subcontractor staff understand their rights and available protections.

We have established multiple confidential reporting channels to allow workers, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns. Reports may be made through internal reporting lines to designated compliance officers, via an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism, or through management channels that guarantee non-retaliation. Reporting channels are publicised internally and reinforced during induction and toolbox talks.

Protection and Response

Allegations of modern slavery are taken seriously and are investigated promptly. We ensure that anyone raising concerns is protected from retaliation and that victims receive appropriate support and access to remediation. Where systemic issues are identified, Gardeners of Shoreditch will engage with suppliers, NGOs and relevant authorities to facilitate resolution and prevent recurrence.

This Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure continuous improvement and responsiveness to evolving risks. The annual review process includes analysis of audit findings, reports received through our reporting channels, changes to legislation and lessons learned from incidents. Outcomes lead to refreshed policies, enhanced controls and updated supplier engagement strategies.