Gardeners Aldgate Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Aldgate presents this Modern Slavery Statement to declare our firm commitment to eliminating all forms of modern slavery and forced labour in our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward exploitation, trafficking, and any breach of human rights. This statement summarises how our anti-slavery measures operate across procurement, subcontracting and day-to-day activities performed by Gardeners Aldgate and our partners.

Our approach to the modern slavery risks inherent to landscape and horticultural services is proactive and evidence-based. We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy that applies to all staff, temporary workers and contractors. Gardeners Aldgate's policies require compliance with ethical labour standards, lawful employment, and transparent contractual terms. We emphasise training, recruitment checks and contractual clauses to reduce the risk of forced labour in every project we deliver.

This modern slavery statement for Gardeners Aldgate outlines practical controls: supplier due diligence, regular supplier audits, worker interviews where feasible, and mandatory reporting channels. We recognise that a slavery and human trafficking statement must be living and actionable, not merely descriptive. Our commitment includes preventing hidden abuses and providing remediation when violations are identified, including working with appropriate enforcement and support services.

Gardeners Aldgate's scope covers all business units, subcontractors and third-party suppliers involved in grounds maintenance, planting schemes, and seasonal labour. Our supply chain includes nursery suppliers, labour agencies and logistics providers. We assess each supplier against standards for working hours, fair wages and freedom of movement. The Modern Slavery Policy is integrated into procurement and tender evaluation to ensure that our suppliers meet the same high expectations.

We operate a programme of supplier audits and due diligence. Key elements include:

• Document checks for contracts, payroll and right-to-work evidence;
• Onsite audits and worker interviews where permitted;
• Risk-based prioritisation of suppliers for enhanced review;
• Corrective action plans and re-audits to verify remediation.

Suppliers must complete a modern slavery questionnaire and demonstrate continuous improvement. Strong contractual remedies, including termination rights, are in place for serious breaches. Gardeners Aldgate also promotes ethical sourcing of materials and plant stock to minimise indirect exposure to forced labour in upstream supply chains.

We maintain clear reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing procedures, anonymous reporting mechanisms and through line managers. Our reporting framework emphasises non-retaliation and confidentiality. Any allegation is investigated promptly, with appropriate disciplinary, contractual or legal actions taken where necessary.

Gardeners Aldgate conducts regular supplier audits and monitors key performance indicators related to labour standards, with findings reported to senior management. We track audit outcomes, remediation progress and patterns of risk to target preventive measures. Training for procurement teams, site managers and supervisors ensures consistent recognition of red flags and correct escalation steps.

The statement is reviewed at least annually and whenever significant structural or operational changes occur. An annual review evaluates the effectiveness of the anti-slavery measures, supplier audit results and the use of reporting channels. Following each review, we update policies, refine supplier engagement strategies and publish revisions to this Gardeners Aldgate modern slavery statement to reflect continual improvement and our ongoing commitment to eradicating modern slavery.