Gardener Forest Gate - Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Forest Gate sets out this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our commitment to preventing all forms of forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement outlines our approach, expectations and actions to ensure that our business and those who work with us uphold human rights.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. Our zero tolerance approach means that any confirmed instance of slavery or human trafficking will result in immediate action, up to and including termination of contracts, and cooperation with authorities where required. As part of our core values, the slavery statement for Gardener Forest Gate is embedded in our procurement and employment practices.

Our commitment to a robust Modern Slavery Policy extends to every supplier, contractor and partner. We require suppliers to accept and comply with our anti-slavery code and to demonstrate transparent labour practices. We also expect suppliers to flow these obligations down the chain so that workers at every tier are protected.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Programmes

Supplier audits form a central part of our slavery prevention strategy. We conduct risk-based supplier assessments and periodic audits that evaluate working conditions, recruitment practices and wage payments. Audits combine documentary review, on-site inspections and worker interviews where appropriate, and are designed to identify indicators of forced labour or debt bondage.

Our supplier assurance measures include:

• Pre-contract screening for high-risk vendors;
• Contractual clauses requiring compliance with our anti-slavery standards;
• Scheduled and unannounced audits for sectors with elevated vulnerability to modern slavery;
• Corrective action plans with clearly defined timelines where issues are found.

Where audits reveal concerns, we work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues, but we retain the right to suspend business relationships in cases of serious or persistent breaches. These supplier controls are part of our wider slavery prevention programme and are reviewed regularly to improve effectiveness.

Reporting Channels, Training and Continuous Improvement

Gardener Forest Gate maintains clear reporting channels to enable confidential reporting of suspected modern slavery. Employees and third parties are encouraged to report concerns through established internal mechanisms. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially, with protection from retaliation for whistleblowers.

We provide targeted training on the modern slavery statement and related policies to procurement teams, managers and staff in roles with higher exposure to supply chain risks. Training materials include indicators of forced labour, how to escalate concerns and the expectations placed on suppliers. Our aim is to build capability across the organisation so that risks are identified early and managed effectively.

To ensure accountability, Gardener Forest Gate publishes an annual review of our anti-slavery measures as part of our corporate responsibility reporting. The annual review summarises audit findings, remediation actions, training outcomes and enhancements to our risk management framework. It also sets measurable objectives for the year ahead to strengthen compliance with this slavery statement.

In summary, our anti-slavery statement reflects a comprehensive approach combining a strict zero-tolerance policy, proactive supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a formalised annual review cycle. We will continue to refine our Modern Slavery Statement and related policies, informed by audit results, stakeholder input and evolving best practice.

The leadership team at Gardener Forest Gate is committed to resourcing these efforts and ensuring that our slavery statement, whether referred to as an anti-slavery statement or modern slavery declaration, remains a living document that drives continual improvement across our business and supply chains.

We expect every colleague and business partner to uphold these standards and to act swiftly if they encounter signs of exploitation. Through vigilance, transparency and decisive action we seek to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and the wider industry.