Gardeners Bounds Green Modern Slavery Statement
Gardeners Bounds Green sets out this modern slavery statement to describe our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement explains our approach, the roles and responsibilities we assign, and the preventative steps we take. We use the term modern slavery, modern-slavery policy and slavery & human trafficking statement interchangeably to make our zero-tolerance stance crystal clear.
Our policy applies to all employees, temporary staff, contractors and third-party suppliers. We commit to a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, bonded labour, and any form of exploitation. This anti-slavery policy is central to our values and is embedded in recruitment, procurement and day-to-day operations.
The zero-tolerance approach means we will take immediate action if modern slavery risks are identified. We require that all partners and suppliers adhere to the same high standards. Where issues are found, Gardeners Bounds Green will act to remediate and, where necessary, terminate relationships that fail to address modern slavery risks.
We undertake supplier due diligence and regular supplier audits to detect and prevent slavery and human trafficking. Our supplier-audit programme includes documentation checks, on-site inspections where appropriate, and targeted reviews of high-risk suppliers. Audit findings are recorded and remediated according to priority.
Audits follow a structured process:
- Risk assessment and supplier segmentation;
- Document review and contract compliance checks;
- On-site or remote supplier audits and worker interviews;
- Corrective action plans and follow-up verification.
To support effective reporting, we operate clear reporting channels. Employees, contractors and supply chain workers are encouraged to raise concerns through confidential channels and whistleblowing arrangements. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially. We promote anonymous reporting where necessary and protect whistleblowers from retaliation.
Our recruitment procedures and contractual terms emphasise compliance: contracts require suppliers to confirm that they and their sub-suppliers comply with anti-slavery laws and our modern slavery policy. We include clauses that allow us to audit and terminate contracts for breach of these provisions. Records of compliance, audit reports and remediation actions are maintained to ensure transparency and traceability.
Training and awareness are core to prevention. We deliver regular training to staff with procurement, HR and management responsibilities, and provide targeted guidance to supplier managers. Training covers recognising signs of exploitation, reporting obligations and supplier engagement best practice. We also encourage supplier capacity building so partners can improve labour standards.
We commit to an annual review of this anti-slavery statement and our policies. The annual review assesses our policy effectiveness, audit results, incidents and remediation outcomes, and updates risk assessments and performance indicators. Findings are used to strengthen due diligence, reporting channels, and supplier engagement strategies.
Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
Gardeners Bounds Green monitors key performance indicators including the number of supplier audits completed, incidents reported, and corrective actions closed. Where failures occur we act swiftly to remedy harm and prevent recurrence. Our internal governance assigns responsibility for anti-slavery compliance to senior management and relevant committees to ensure ongoing oversight.
Statement Approval and Next Steps
This modern-slavery statement is approved by the leadership of Gardeners Bounds Green and will be reviewed annually. We will continue to enhance our supplier audits, strengthen reporting channels, and maintain a robust zero-tolerance policy to combat slavery and human trafficking in all forms throughout our operations and supply chains.
