Gardener Cricklewood Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Cricklewood is committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach, including a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, bonded labour, child exploitation and any form of coerced work. We recognise our responsibility as an employer and purchaser to actively manage risks, and we will take prompt action where concerns arise to protect workers and the integrity of our business.

Our policy applies to everyone who works for or on behalf of Gardener Cricklewood, including permanent employees, temporary staff, contractors, agency workers and suppliers. The scope of this anti-slavery statement covers our direct operations and the extended supply chain for goods and services we procure. We require all partners to operate to the same high standards and to comply with applicable laws relating to forced labour and human trafficking.

As part of our zero-tolerance policy, we make it clear that any evidence of modern slavery or exploitation will result in immediate action. This may include contract termination, escalation to relevant authorities, and remedial support for affected individuals. We also emphasise prevention: pre-employment checks, transparent payroll and lawful working hours are standard practices across our teams to mitigate risk.

Supplier due diligence and audit programme

We maintain a supplier due diligence process that evaluates risk factors and requires contractual commitments to ethical labour practices. Our procurement teams use risk-based criteria to prioritise audits and monitoring, ensuring that higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent scrutiny. In addition to contractual clauses, we conduct on-site and remote supplier audits and request documentation to verify compliance.

Our supplier audits comprise several elements designed to detect and deter modern slavery: a documented review of payroll records, interviews with workers where feasible, verification of identity and recruitment processes, and checks on working hours and living conditions. Audits are supported by training for auditors and clear remediation plans where issues are identified.

Key activities in our supply chain oversight include:

• Risk assessment by category and geography;
• Scheduled and unscheduled supplier audits with follow-up;
• Corrective action plans and progress tracking until closure.

Reporting channels, training and accountability

Gardener Cricklewood operates multiple reporting channels to ensure concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and confidentially. We provide clear internal routes for employees and an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism for external parties. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and managed by trained personnel to protect confidentiality and prevent retaliation.

We also invest in training for staff with procurement, HR and site responsibilities to recognise indicators of modern slavery and to respond appropriately. Mandatory awareness sessions, targeted e-learning modules and scenario-based workshops ensure that managers and frontline staff understand their responsibilities and the practical steps to take when they suspect exploitation.

Monitoring and governance are embedded in our management systems. Senior leadership receives regular reports on audit outcomes, remediation progress and key performance indicators related to labour standards. We maintain records of due diligence activities and corrective actions to demonstrate ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Our commitment includes an annual review of this modern slavery policy and associated processes to reflect evolving risks, stakeholder expectations and best practice. Each year we assess the effectiveness of our due diligence, update our risk assessments, and refine audit methodologies. Findings from supplier audits and internal reviews inform the annual action plan.

To ensure transparency and accountability, we document progress against objectives and publish outcomes as part of our governance reporting cycle. We track metrics such as the number of supplier audits completed, instances of remediation, training completion rates and the outcome of reported concerns. This data drives targeted interventions in higher-risk areas and helps measure the impact of our anti-slavery programme.

In closing, Gardener Cricklewood reiterates its firm stance against forced labour and all forms of modern slavery. Our anti-slavery statement is an active commitment backed by policy, supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review cycle. We will continue to strengthen our systems, work collaboratively with partners and take decisive action where necessary to protect the rights and dignity of workers throughout our operations and supply chains.