Gardener Greenwich Modern Slavery Statement
Gardener Greenwich is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement outlines our zero-tolerance policy, governance approach, and practical measures to prevent exploitation, forced labour and other forms of abuse. We believe that transparency, active supplier engagement and proportionate controls are essential to reduce the risk of slavery and forced labour in our purchasing and service delivery activities.Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and human trafficking. All staff and contractors must comply with our standards; any evidence of forced labour, deceptive recruitment or coercion will result in immediate action. Gardener Greenwich enforces contractual clauses requiring suppliers to meet our ethical standards and to cooperate fully with investigations. The organisation treats allegations seriously and will pursue corrective steps, including termination of relationships where remediation is not adequate.
Policies, Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We apply a risk-based approach to due diligence across our supply chain and carry out supplier assessments that include:- Pre-contract screening and contract clauses that explicitly prohibit forced labour, slavery and trafficking.
- Regular supplier audits and on-site checks for higher risk categories and critical suppliers.
- Worker interviews and documentation reviews to verify lawful employment and fair recruitment.
Supplier Audit Process and Remediation
Our supplier audits are tailored to risk. For suppliers in higher-risk sectors we conduct deeper audits, use third-party auditors where appropriate, and require time-bound corrective action plans. Audit findings are tracked centrally and remediation is monitored. Where significant breaches occur, we will exercise our contractual rights to suspend or terminate supply relationships. We use audit outcomes to refine our policies and to prioritise training and supplier support.
Reporting Channels and Safe Whistleblowing
Gardener Greenwich maintains clear reporting channels for concerns related to slavery and human trafficking. Workers, suppliers and third parties are encouraged to report issues through designated, confidential channels. We ensure that reports are handled sensitively and confidentially with protection against retaliation. Reports are investigated by trained personnel and outcomes are communicated to relevant stakeholders. Our approach emphasises remediation for affected individuals alongside any disciplinary or contractual actions against responsible parties.We believe in transparency of action: our reporting channels support anonymous and named reports, and we monitor reports and outcomes to identify patterns. The organisation commits to fair treatment of whistleblowers and to an open process that seeks to resolve issues promptly while protecting vulnerable individuals.
Training, Awareness and Continuous Improvement
We invest in training for procurement teams, contract managers and site supervisors on identifying risks of slavery and human trafficking. Training sessions cover recruitment practices, modern slavery indicators, and how to escalate concerns. Gardener Greenwich also works with suppliers to build capacity, sharing best practices and helping implement stronger controls. Our continuous improvement cycle uses audit results, incident reviews and stakeholder input to enhance policies and processes.
Governance, Monitoring and Key Performance Indicators
Senior management oversees our anti-slavery programme and receives regular reports on supplier audits, remediation progress and risk assessments. We track key performance indicators such as number of supplier audits completed, remediation closure rates and number of training hours delivered. Where necessary we deploy targeted resources to areas with higher incidence of risk to achieve measurable improvements.