Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners St Johns Wood Commitment

Gardeners St Johns Wood sets out this Modern Slavery Statement to declare a clear and uncompromising position: we have a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in all parts of our operations. As gardeners operating in St John's Wood and surrounding areas, we recognise our responsibility to prevent exploitation within our teams, contractors and supply chains.

Our zero-tolerance approach means we will not knowingly engage with suppliers, contractors or partners who permit any form of compulsory labour. This policy applies to all employees, temporary workers and sub-contractors engaged by Gardeners of St Johns Wood. We embed protected worker rights into our procurement terms and contracts and expect adherence to international human rights standards.

We review recruitment and employment practices to reduce risk, emphasising transparency and fairness in every engagement. St Johns Wood gardeners are trained to recognise warning signs of exploitation and to escalate concerns. Our expectations of ethical conduct are communicated to suppliers at the outset and reinforced throughout the relationship.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Program

Our supply chain due diligence is proportionate to the level of risk identified. We operate a structured supplier audit programme that targets higher-risk providers and materials. This covers both direct and indirect suppliers used by Gardeners St John's Wood, and includes checks on working hours, remuneration, freedom of movement and lawful recruitment.

Key components of our supplier controls include:

• Risk assessment of suppliers before onboarding;
• Contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards;
• Periodic audits and desk-based reviews;
• Corrective action plans where non-compliance is found.

Audit findings are recorded and tracked to closure. Where necessary, the gardeners of St Johns Wood will suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to meet remedial milestones. We also build supplier capacity through guidance and collaborative improvement plans.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple safe reporting channels to encourage disclosure of concerns. Reports can be raised confidentially and will be investigated promptly. Gardeners St Johns Wood ensures protection against retaliation for whistleblowers who raise genuine concerns in good faith.

Our reporting mechanisms include:

• Internal reporting to line managers and HR;
• Anonymous reporting options for employees and contractors;
• Escalation to senior governance where required.

Investigations follow a documented procedure with appropriate confidentiality safeguards. When allegations are substantiated, we apply proportionate remedial action, which may include support for affected workers, disciplinary measures and termination of supplier contracts.

We measure effectiveness through regular monitoring, key performance indicators and recordkeeping. Indicators include the number of supplier audits completed, incidents reported, training hours delivered and the resolution time for investigations. Records are retained to demonstrate compliance with this modern slavery policy and to enable continuous improvement.

Training forms a vital part of our prevention strategy. All staff, including seasonal and contract workers engaged by Gardeners of St John's Wood, receive awareness training on modern slavery risks, reporting procedures and how to access support. Supervisors are trained to conduct risk-based supplier reviews and to enforce contractual safeguards.

This statement will be reviewed annually by senior management and updated as required to reflect changes in our operations, supply chain or legal requirements. The governance framework assigns oversight to the leadership team who ensure compliance, drive supplier audits and confirm the continued application of our zero-tolerance stance.