Gardener Fulham Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Fulham presents this Modern Slavery Statement to reaffirm our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery and anti-trafficking declaration outlines our zero-tolerance stance, our supplier due diligence and audit approach, and the channels available for reporting concerns. We maintain a clear expectation that all partners, contractors and suppliers adhere to our modern slavery policy and ethical labour standards.

Our zero-tolerance policy means we will not tolerate any form of forced labour, bonded labour, servitude, or exploitation in our business or supply chain. Gardener Fulham requires that all employees and subcontractors are engaged freely and fairly, receive lawful compensation, and are treated with dignity and respect. The company is committed to ongoing risk assessment for modern slavery and to taking proportionate remedial action when issues are identified.

We operate an anti-slavery statement that applies to all jurisdictions where we operate. This modern-slavery commitment is embedded into our procurement and contractor onboarding processes. Through screening and contract clauses we demand transparency about labour practices, working hours, and recruitment methods. Our policy addresses slavery and human trafficking directly and sets out consequences for non-compliance.

To ensure compliance we perform targeted supplier audits and inspections. Supplier audits are risk-based and include documentation review, on-site visits where feasible, and worker interviews. Our audit program assesses key indicators of forced labour, such as recruitment fees, retention of identity documents, restricted movement, and unfair wage practices. We prioritise audits in high-risk sectors and geographies and work collaboratively to remediate any findings.

Audit findings are escalated through our governance structure and result in corrective action plans where necessary. We use a graded response: from mandatory remediation and training, to suspension of new orders, and ultimately termination of contracts for persistent violations. Gardener Fulham also supports suppliers with capacity building and resources to improve labour standards and to eliminate vulnerabilities to modern-slavery risks.

We maintain multiple accessible reporting channels so that concerns about slavery and human trafficking can be raised safely and confidentially. These reporting routes include anonymous reporting mechanisms and internal whistleblowing processes. All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly by our compliance team. Employees, contractors and third parties are protected from retaliation when they raise genuine concerns in good faith.

Our governance includes periodic training on modern slavery, tailored to relevant roles across Gardener Fulham. Training covers how to spot indicators of exploitation, how to respond to disclosures, and how to use our reporting channels. We also require that suppliers confirm understanding of our anti-modern slavery standards and demonstrate ongoing compliance through evidence and audit cooperation.

We publish clear contractual obligations and employ supplier audits and contractual clauses to reinforce accountability. Key elements of our supply chain due diligence include:

• Risk-based supplier screening and ongoing monitoring
• Periodic on-site and third-party audits focused on labour practices
• Mandatory corrective action plans for identified breaches
• Training and capacity building for high-risk suppliers

Reporting and Review

Reporting channels and annual review

We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery and human trafficking statement and to continuous improvement. Each year Gardener Fulham evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, audits and remediation measures, and updates this statement to reflect newly identified risks and actions taken. The annual review includes assessment of supplier performance, audit outcomes, training completion rates, and any reports received through our channels.

The organisation’s senior leadership team oversees implementation and receives regular updates on anti-slavery performance. Our approach remains pragmatic and focused on outcomes: preventing exploitation, protecting workers, and ensuring supply chain integrity. We recognise that combating modern slavery requires vigilance, partnership and persistent effort.

In summary, Gardener Fulham enforces a zero-tolerance approach, operates robust supplier audits, provides secure reporting channels, and conducts an annual review of its modern-slavery practices. We are committed to eradicating slavery and human trafficking from our business and supply chains and to working constructively with stakeholders to deliver meaningful change.