Gardener Bayswater Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Bayswater publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to reaffirm our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and any form of exploitation across our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery declaration reflects our zero-tolerance approach: we will not accept practices that undermine human dignity or enable exploitation. This statement sets out the steps we take to detect, prevent and respond to modern slavery and explains the responsibilities of our staff, partners and suppliers.

Scope and commitments

We maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy toward slavery and trafficking in all forms. Our modern slavery policy applies to every employee, contractor and supplier engaged with Gardener Bayswater. We require adherence to core labour standards, fair recruitment practices and transparent wage and hour arrangements. Our slavery and human trafficking statement is integrated into procurement documentation and contractor agreements to ensure expectations are understood and enforced.

To operationalise our commitments we have embedded specific measures into procurement and operational processes:

• Supplier due diligence: pre-contract screening for high-risk suppliers.
• Contract clauses: mandatory anti-slavery provisions in supplier agreements.
• Worker rights: verification of lawful employment and safe working conditions.

Supplier audits and monitoring

We carry out regular supplier audits and targeted inspections to assess compliance with our modern slavery policy. These supplier audits include document reviews, site visits where practicable and third-party verification in higher-risk jurisdictions. Audit results inform risk ratings and corrective action plans. Where issues are identified we require prompt remediation, and in persistent or severe cases we will terminate contracts to protect vulnerable workers.

Our approach to supplier management is both preventative and responsive. We prioritise training for procurement teams and use a risk-based methodology to focus resources on the most vulnerable parts of our supply chain. We work collaboratively with suppliers to build capacity for compliance and to share best practice, while retaining the right to enforce standards through contractual remedies.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing are central to detecting modern slavery. Employees, contractors and suppliers can raise concerns through confidential internal channels and anonymously via independent reporting mechanisms. All reports are taken seriously, assessed promptly and escalated to senior management for investigation. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited; we protect whistleblowers and ensure confidentiality wherever possible.

We maintain a clear escalation process for suspected incidents of forced labour and trafficking, including suspension of suppliers pending investigation, collaboration with law enforcement where appropriate, and support measures for affected individuals. Our modern slavery policy also emphasises remediation and recovery for victims, including access to medical, legal and social support arranged through trusted partners.

Governance, training and accountability: senior leadership at Gardener Bayswater owns this anti-slavery statement and receives regular updates on risk assessments, audit outcomes and remediation efforts. We provide ongoing training to staff most likely to encounter slavery risks, such as procurement and site management teams, and include modern slavery awareness in induction materials.

We commit to an annual review of this slavery and human trafficking statement and related policies. Each year we will assess the effectiveness of our measures, publish updates on progress, and refine controls where necessary. Through continuous improvement, transparent reporting and collaboration with stakeholders, Gardener Bayswater aims to prevent modern slavery across our operations and supply chain, ensuring that our gardens, services and partnerships are ethical, safe and respectful of human rights.