Gardeners Norbiton: Modern Slavery Statement and Commitment

Gardeners Norbiton publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our clear and unwavering stance against forced labour. We are committed to ensuring that our operations and supply networks are free from exploitation and that our values reflect respect for human rights. This anti-slavery declaration sets out our expectations, actions and continual efforts to identify and prevent modern slavery across all services and supplier relationships.

Our zero-tolerance policy means that any instance of exploitation, bonded labour, or human trafficking identified within our business or by our partners will be treated with the utmost seriousness. We require all contractors and suppliers to adhere to our code of conduct and our anti-slavery principles, and we include clear contractual obligations to that effect. Compliance is non-negotiable and is enforced through contractual remedies.

This slavery and human trafficking statement explains the scope of our work, covering procurement of plants, equipment, labour, and outsourced services. Gardeners Norbiton recognises that vulnerability can arise at different points in the supply chain, and we apply proportional risk-based checks to suppliers of goods and providers of labour. We use a combination of documentation checks and on-site queries to better understand and mitigate risks.

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Ongoing Monitoring

Our modern slavery policy requires routine supplier assessment. We conduct due diligence prior to onboarding and schedule regular reviews for higher-risk suppliers. Where possible we seek transparency around labour practices, working hours, wages and sub-contracting arrangements. We prioritise suppliers who demonstrate ethical labour practices and robust employment records.

To operationalise supplier audits we maintain a program that includes:

• Document verification — review of payroll, contracts and identity checks;
• Site evaluations — periodic on-site inspections or third-party audits for high-risk vendors;
• Corrective action plans — mandatory remediation steps where non-compliance is identified.

Our procurement teams are trained to interpret audit findings and escalate concerns to senior management. We also use contractual clauses to require suppliers to allow audits and share evidence of compliance. Failure to cooperate with audits or to remediate confirmed breaches may lead to suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing Protections

Gardeners Norbiton provides secure and confidential channels for reporting suspected modern slavery or labour abuses. Employees, subcontractors and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports are treated confidentially, investigated promptly, and escalated when necessary to ensure effective remedy for affected workers. Our whistleblower protections align with the principle that reporting should never result in disadvantage for the reporter.

We maintain a clear internal governance structure with defined roles and responsibilities for preventing modern slavery. Senior management reviews reports and audit outcomes, and our policies are communicated through periodic training and written guidance. Strong leadership and clear accountability underpin our approach and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Annual review is embedded into our anti-slavery and human rights programme: this slavery statement and our anti-slavery measures are reviewed at least once a year to assess effectiveness, update risk assessments, and refine supplier audit scopes. We will continue to strengthen processes, increase transparency in our supply chains and work collaboratively with partners who share our commitment to eradicating forced labour. This anti-slavery statement is an ongoing pledge by Gardeners Norbiton to uphold ethical standards and to ensure that our work remains free from modern slavery and trafficking.