Gardeners Temple Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Temple publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to articulatе our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This slavery and human trafficking statement sets out obligations, responsibilities and the practical steps we take to identify, prevent and address any form of forced labour, debt bondage or exploitation. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to such abuses and align our actions with relevant international standards and local laws.

Our modern slavery policy is embedded in recruitment, procurement and contractor management processes. We require all staff, from senior leaders to field operatives, to complete training that raises awareness of indicators of exploitation and reporting obligations. Through regular communications and mandatory training modules, we work to ensure every colleague recognises and responds to risks of modern slavery.

Scope, Governance and Responsibility

This modern slavery statement applies to Gardeners Temple, our affiliates and the principal tiers of our supply chain. Senior management and the board take ultimate responsibility for ensuring effective policies and resourcing. Operational responsibility is delegated to compliance and procurement teams who are tasked with implementing controls, monitoring performance and reporting to the board on progress and incidents.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our zero-tolerance policy means that any substantiated instance of forced labour, fraudulent recruitment practices, withholding of documents, or other forms of exploitation will lead to swift action. Actions may include suspension of business, mandatory remediation, contractual termination and cooperation with law enforcement where appropriate. We do not tolerate modern slavery in any form and will take proportionate steps to protect victims and hold perpetrators to account.

To operationalise this policy we incorporate anti-slavery clauses into supplier contracts, require representation of compliance from bidders, and apply pre-qualification screening to new suppliers. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance through documentation, certifications and active remediation where necessary. Persistent non-compliance results in removal from approved supplier lists.

We carry out proactive supplier audits and risk assessments, prioritising high-risk geographies, labour-intensive activities and categories. Audits combine document review, payroll checks, worker interviews and site inspections. Findings lead to clear, time-bound remediation plans, followed by re-inspection until standards are met. Our audit programme includes:

• Risk-based audits scheduled annually or more frequently for high-risk suppliers
• Unannounced visits and confidential worker interviews to verify conditions
• Corrective action plans with measurable milestones and monitoring

Our supplier due diligence process includes enhanced checks during onboarding, ongoing monitoring and escalation when indicators arise. We track audit scores, remediation completion rates and training delivery to suppliers. Internally we use these metrics to allocate resources and target capacity-building interventions that reduce exposure to modern slavery risks across the supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple, safe and confidential reporting channels for employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about suspected exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously and will be treated with strict confidentiality. All reports are logged, triaged and investigated by trained investigators, with outcomes and corrective measures overseen by senior management. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and provide support to affected individuals in line with our safeguarding protocols.

Annual Review, Transparency and Continuous Improvement

Gardeners Temple is committed to reviewing this statement and our anti-slavery programme at least annually. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of policies, audit results, training uptake and remediation outcomes, and it identifies priorities for improvement. Findings are used to enhance supplier engagement, update contractual terms and refine our due diligence methodology. The board endorses the review and ensures appropriate resources are allocated to reduce the risk of modern slavery.