Gardeners Anerley Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Anerley acknowledges its responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out a clear, evidence-based commitment by Gardeners Anerley Ltd to a zero-tolerance policy on any form of forced labour, servitude, or exploitative practice. Our approach as the gardeners of Anerley is founded on transparency, active risk assessment and the expectation that everyone in our supply chain shares our values.

Our

commitment

applies across the organisation and to contractors, temporary workers and suppliers. We make it explicit in our procurement documents that no form of modern slavery will be tolerated. Gardeners Anerley operates a robust policy framework that includes training for staff and managers, mandatory clauses in supplier contracts, and an escalation pathway for concerns. The zero-tolerance stance is enforced by senior management and forms part of appraisal and supplier selection criteria.

We conduct systematic supplier audits and due diligence to identify and address potential risks. Our supplier audit programme includes on-site visits, document reviews and interviews with workforce representatives where practical. Specific actions include:

• Pre-contract screening of labour practices and documentation for new suppliers, particularly for seasonal labour.
• Periodic audits of high-risk suppliers and random spot checks to verify compliance with our anti-slavery standards.
• Requirement for corrective action plans and follow-up assessments where issues are identified.
• Collaboration with peers in the landscaping and grounds maintenance sector to share intelligence and best practice.

Gardeners Anerley provides multiple reporting channels to make it simple and safe for staff, suppliers and the public to raise concerns. Reports can be raised internally through line managers, anonymously through our whistleblowing procedure, or via third-party reporting mechanisms where available. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We ensure procedural fairness, confidentiality and protection against retaliation for anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Reporting channels and protections

Our reporting channels are supported by clear investigative protocols and by training that emphasises recognising signs of exploitation, coercion and control. We maintain records of investigations and outcomes and use lessons learned to improve our processes. Gardeners Anerley emphasises that reporting a suspicion is a responsibility and an important part of our ethical culture. We make every effort to provide support to potential victims, including referral to specialist organisations where appropriate.

The effectiveness of this modern slavery policy is subject to an annual review led by senior leadership. The annual review assesses risk mapping, audit results, training completion rates and the performance of supplier remediation plans. Outcomes from the review are used to update policies, refine supplier selection criteria and to invest in preventative measures. The board of Gardeners Anerley and the senior management team receive an annual report on modern slavery risks and actions taken to mitigate them.

Gardeners Anerley Ltd recognises that eliminating modern slavery is an ongoing endeavour. We will continue to evolve our standards, expand supplier engagement, and invest in worker awareness programs. This statement, prepared by Gardeners of Anerley leadership, reflects our current practices and intentions as the Anerley gardeners committed to ethical operations. It will be reviewed and updated regularly as part of our continuous improvement cycle and published as our GA Modern Slavery Statement to demonstrate accountability.

In summary, our approach combines a firm zero-tolerance policy, targeted supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review to ensure the statement is practical and effective. Gardeners Anerley remains resolute in preventing modern slavery within our organisation and across the supply chains we influence, working to protect workers and uphold human dignity at every stage of our operations.