Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Anerley

Gardening Anerley publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to declare our commitment to preventing slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement reflects our values and our ongoing efforts to ensure that every worker engaged directly or indirectly with Gardening Anerley is treated with dignity and respect. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery and we communicate that expectation widely.

Our zero-tolerance policy is enforced across all activities. We require all staff, contractors and suppliers to act in accordance with our anti-slavery rules and to report concerns. Gardening Anerley defines modern slavery to include forced labour, debt bondage, deceptive recruitment and the exploitation of vulnerable people. Management is responsible for ensuring policy compliance and for integrating this anti-slavery statement into everyday business practices.

This slavery and human trafficking statement covers our organisation’s structure, supply chain and risk assessment processes. We maintain clear contractual obligations requiring suppliers to uphold labour standards. As a Gardening Anerley modern slavery statement, it sets out the steps taken and planned to minimise risk, including training, supplier checks and documented escalation procedures for suspected violations.

Supply chain due diligence and supplier audits

Gardening Anerley operates a risk-based approach to supply chain oversight. We monitor suppliers of plants, materials and outsourced services and undertake targeted supplier audits where higher risk is identified. These checks include reviews of recruitment practices, verification of right to work documentation and on-site inspections where practical. Our procurement teams are trained to spot indicators of exploitation and to apply contractual remedies if standards are breached.

We conduct periodic supplier assessments and audits to validate compliance with our anti-slavery policy. Audits are a mix of desk-based reviews and physical inspections, depending on geography and risk. Suppliers must provide evidence of their own policies and due diligence, and we actively encourage continuous improvement. Where issues are found, we collaborate on remediation plans and, if necessary, end commercial relationships to protect workers and our reputation.

Key measures include:

• Regular supplier audits and risk assessments;
• Contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and requiring transparency;
• Training programmes for staff and procurement teams;
• Whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms to capture concerns;
• Remediation plans and, when needed, termination of contracts.

Reporting channels and investigations

We maintain multiple reporting channels to ensure that concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and confidentially. Employees and third parties can report anonymously through established internal procedures and through protected internal escalation routes. We commit to investigating all credible reports promptly and fairly, with appropriate support for any affected individuals and strict non-retaliation protections.

Investigations are handled by trained personnel and may involve external experts. We cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory bodies where required and take corrective action when wrongdoing is identified. All reports are recorded, assessed for risk and followed up with documented actions. Transparency and accountability are central to our response processes.

Annual review: Gardening Anerley undertakes an annual review of this anti-slavery statement and related policies to measure effectiveness and to identify improvements. The review includes audit findings, training completion rates, supplier performance and any incidents recorded during the year. This modern slavery and human trafficking statement is updated as required and is part of our continuous improvement cycle to eliminate exploitation in our business and supply chain.