Gardening Bounds Green: Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Bounds Green publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. This declaration, the Gardening Bounds Green modern slavery statement, reflects our zero-tolerance approach and explains the actions we take to identify, mitigate and remediate risks. We emphasise that every colleague and supplier has a role in upholding these standards.

Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: we will not tolerate any form of forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, or exploitation within Gardening Bounds Green or among our suppliers. All employees, contractors and partners are expected to adhere to our code of conduct, and breaches are treated as serious misconduct. We apply consistent disciplinary measures and, where warranted, will terminate relationships with suppliers and contractors who fail to comply.

The scope of this Gardeners Bounds Green modern slavery policy covers direct operations, indirect procurement and seasonal labour arrangements. We assess risk based on geography, industry sector and the nature of services supplied. Our due diligence includes background checks for recruitment, verification of right-to-work documentation, and validation of payroll processes to ensure workers are paid fairly and legally.

Supplier audits and supply chain assurance

We conduct regular supplier audits as a central pillar of our anti-slavery programme. Audits combine self-assessment questionnaires, document reviews and on-site inspections where necessary. Suppliers are required to demonstrate compliance with our standards and to provide evidence of recruitment practices, working hours records and wage payments.

Our supplier audit approach includes:

• Initial risk assessment to prioritise suppliers for review;
• Scheduled and unscheduled audits to validate ongoing compliance;
• Corrective action plans with clear timelines for remediation;
• Termination procedures for non-remediation or serious violations.

We require contractual clauses that explicitly prohibit modern slavery, and we provide supplier training and resources to support compliance. For high-risk suppliers, we implement enhanced monitoring and third-party verification to ensure transparency throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Reporting channels and protections

Gardening Bounds Green maintains multiple confidential reporting channels to enable workers, suppliers and stakeholders to raise concerns. Available reporting methods include anonymous hotlines, secure email reporting and an internal whistleblowing process. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially, with outcomes documented and actions tracked to closure.

We ensure that all reports are handled with care: complainants are protected from retaliation and, where appropriate, supported through remediation measures. Confidentiality is prioritised and details are shared only on a strict need-to-know basis. We also offer training to managers on how to receive disclosures sensitively and to escalate issues for investigation.

Annual review and continuous improvement: our Modern Slavery declaration is reviewed at least once every 12 months. The review examines audit findings, incident reports, supplier performance and regulatory changes. We set measurable objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including audit completion rates, number of corrective actions implemented and training reach across the workforce.

Governance for this Gardening Bounds Green anti-slavery statement rests with senior leadership. Responsibility for implementation is delegated to our Compliance and Procurement teams who report progress to the Board. We maintain documented policies, training records and audit trails to ensure accountability and transparency.

We are committed to embedding anti-slavery principles across our operations. Everyone at Gardening Bounds Green — from frontline staff to suppliers — must play their part. Through regular supplier audits, robust reporting channels, clear contractual obligations and an annual review cycle, we will continue to strengthen our defences against modern slavery.

Statement conclusion: this Modern Slavery Statement represents our ongoing pledge to prevent exploitation and to act decisively where issues are identified. We will update our policies and practices in response to new risks and maintain an unwavering stance against all forms of modern slavery.