Gardening Greenwich Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Greenwich publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and trafficking and expect the same high standards from our suppliers, contractors and partners. This anti-slavery commitment is integral to our values and day-to-day operations.

Scope and commitment

Our modern slavery policy applies to all employees, temporary staff, volunteers and the full range of our procurement activities. This slavery and human trafficking statement covers Gardening Greenwich and any subsidiary activities under our control. We take a risk-based approach and identify areas where workers may be vulnerable, especially in seasonal landscaping labour, supply of horticultural materials and subcontracted services. We will not tolerate exploitation in any form.

Zero-tolerance policy: Gardening Greenwich maintains a clear and enforceable stance. Any individual or supplier found to be involved in forced labour, withholding of pay, coercion or deceptive recruitment will face contractual termination and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement. We require suppliers to adhere to our standards as a condition of contract and reserve the right to remove non-compliant suppliers from our approved list.

Due diligence and supplier audits

We carry out proportionate due diligence on suppliers based on risk assessment. Our supplier audits include document review, on-site visits and targeted checks for indicators of modern slavery. Where risks are identified we implement corrective action plans, set timescales for remediation and increase monitoring. Key elements of our supplier assurance programme include:

• Contractual clauses requiring compliance with the anti-slavery policy and the right to audit;
• Periodic supplier risk assessments focused on high-risk categories such as temporary labour and imported materials;
• Third-party audit reports and follow-up actions where necessary.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing: We maintain secure and accessible reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports may be made anonymously and will be treated confidentially. We investigate all credible reports promptly and carry out remediation where necessary. Our approach emphasises victim-centred remediation and protection for those who report concerns in good faith.

Training, monitoring and contractual safeguards

We deliver targeted training to staff involved in procurement, contract management and site supervision so they can recognise signs of exploitation and take appropriate action. All contracts include clear expectations, supplier obligations and audit rights. We use performance indicators to monitor compliance and maintain records of audit findings, corrective actions and outcomes.

Remediation and continuous improvement: When instances of non-compliance are identified we require swift remediation, support employees or workers affected, and re-evaluate our controls to prevent recurrence. Gardening Greenwich adopts a learning culture, updating policies and procedures as new risks or best practices emerge. We engage suppliers in constructive dialogue and capacity-building where needed.

Annual review and assurance: This anti-slavery statement and our modern slavery policy will be reviewed at least annually by senior management to assess effectiveness, evolving risks and progress against action plans. We will publish updates to reflect improvements in our due diligence, audit outcomes and training reach. The Board and executive team provide oversight to ensure our zero-tolerance stance is upheld across operations and supply chains.