Gardener Chiswick Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Chiswick publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our commitment to preventing slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation and set out below the measures we take to uphold ethical standards throughout our gardening services.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We are fully committed to an anti-slavery statement that reflects the values of Gardener Chiswick. Zero tolerance means we will not engage with, condone or tolerate modern slavery in any form, and we will act swiftly if concerns arise. This anti-slavery pledge covers employees, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers in every jurisdiction where we operate.

Scope and Supplier Audits

Our slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all business activities and supply chains. To ensure compliance we carry out structured supplier audits and due diligence reviews. Audit processes include:

• Verification of supplier labour practices and documentation.
• On-site inspections where risk indicators are identified.
• Contractual clauses requiring compliance with modern slavery laws.
• Corrective action plans and follow-up reviews for non-compliance.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We undertake regular risk assessments across our procurement and operational activities, prioritising high-risk categories such as seasonal labour, subcontracted planting services and material sourcing. Our due diligence process combines desktop reviews, targeted supplier audits and where necessary third-party assessments to confirm that working conditions meet our standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardener Chiswick operates confidential reporting channels for concerns relating to modern slavery. Employees and stakeholders are encouraged to raise issues through our internal reporting mechanisms and to use our anonymous reporting options where available. All reports are handled sensitively, investigated promptly and escalated to senior management. We will protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure that allegations result in appropriate remedial action.

We make sure reports lead to tangible outcomes: remedial plans, supplier re-assessments and, when required, termination of relationships with non-compliant parties. Our procurement teams work to ensure replacements meet the same ethical standards as set out in this modern slavery policy.

Training, Monitoring and Supplier Engagement

Training is provided to staff involved in procurement, HR and site management so they can identify and respond to indicators of forced labour. We encourage supplier engagement through collaborative improvement programmes and transparent communication of expectations. Regular monitoring and performance metrics are used to evaluate progress and hold partners to account.

Governance, Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibility for the anti-slavery programme sits with senior leadership who review progress against our slavery prevention objectives. Operational managers are tasked with executing supplier audits and maintaining records. We use contractual obligations, audit rights and remedial timelines to reinforce compliance. Where necessary, independent audits are commissioned to validate internal findings.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We will review this Gardener Chiswick anti-slavery statement at least once every year to reflect new risks, audit findings and regulatory changes. The annual review includes an assessment of our supplier audit outcomes, training completion rates, incident response performance and the effectiveness of reporting channels. Continuous improvement drives our approach: where gaps are identified, we implement corrective measures and update policies, supplier terms and staff training accordingly.

By publishing this slavery and human trafficking statement, Gardener Chiswick reaffirms a firm and ongoing commitment to ethical operations. We declare that steps described in this statement are proportionate to the size and complexity of our business and will be enforced through governance, supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review cycle.