Gardener Knightsbridge Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Knightsbridge publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our commitment to preventing all forms of forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chain. Our anti-slavery statement sets out the steps we take to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in any part of our business. We recognise the duty to be vigilant and proactive, and we adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern exploitation.

Our policy and commitments

As part of our modern slavery and human trafficking statement, Gardener Knightsbridge maintains a clear anti-slavery policy that applies to all employees, contractors and partners. The policy is embedded in our onboarding and training and is available to all staff. We require adherence to our standards and expect suppliers to meet equivalent or higher standards. Our commitment is uncompromising: prevention, detection and remediation of slavery in any form.

Scope and application

This slavery statement applies across our corporate activities and to the supply chain. We identify risk areas and implement controls in purchasing, recruitment and logistics. We continue to evaluate high-risk categories and take corrective actions where necessary, with documented processes and escalation mechanisms. Every contract includes clauses requiring compliance with our anti-slavery policy.

We enforce a zero-tolerance policy across Gardener Knightsbridge: any employee or supplier found engaging in modern slavery will face immediate action, including termination of contracts and reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate. Our zero tolerance extends to forced labour, debt bondage, trafficking, and severe exploitation. We publish this stance publicly to make our expectations clear.

To ensure compliance, we carry out regular supplier due diligence and risk assessments. Our supplier audits and compliance checks include site visits, documentation reviews and worker interviews. Key measures include:

• Pre-contract risk assessment and vetting;
• Periodic supplier audits and on-site inspections;
• Mandatory contractual commitments to anti-slavery standards;
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits until satisfactory resolution.

We maintain a structured programme of supplier audits. Audits are prioritised by risk, supplier size and geography. Where audits reveal non-compliance, we require an immediate remediation plan, monitoring and, if necessary, replacement of suppliers who fail to improve. This proactive supplier auditing and oversight is central to our modern slavery policy and our broader ethical sourcing strategy.

Reporting channels are essential to identify potential modern slavery concerns. Gardener Knightsbridge provides multiple confidential reporting routes for employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing lines and via secure, anonymous submission processes. We investigate all credible reports promptly and thoroughly.

Our investigations follow clear protocols with documented outcomes. If modern slavery is identified, we prioritise the safety and welfare of affected individuals, cooperate with law enforcement and implement remedial actions including restitution and employment support where relevant. We also use findings to strengthen prevention measures and update training materials.

Annual review and continuous improvement: this modern slavery statement and our anti-slavery policies are reviewed at least once a year by senior management and the board. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting channels and remediation actions and updates risk assessments. Where improvements are identified, we adopt strengthened controls and increase training frequency.