Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Kingston

Our Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Gardeners Kingston Ltd to identify and eliminate forced labour, human trafficking and other exploitive practices across our operations and supply chain. We recognise that vigilance is required in a labour-intensive sector and that Kingston Gardeners must lead by example with zero tolerance for any form of modern slavery.

Gardeners of Kingston applies this policy throughout its workforce and with all contracted providers. Our approach is proactive: we conduct risk assessments, map labour flows and require adherence to ethical labour standards as a condition of engagement. This reaffirmation emphasises that Gardeners-Kingston has a clear expectation of lawful, dignified employment.

Any suspicion or evidence of forced labour triggers immediate action under our zero-tolerance policy. Allegations are investigated promptly and thoroughly, and where breaches are confirmed we will terminate relationships, require remediation and inform relevant authorities. We do not accept retaliation of any kind against those who raise concerns in good faith.

Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Our procurement teams undertake risk-based due diligence on suppliers and subcontractors. Gardeners Kingston conducts pre-engagement checks, ongoing monitoring and supplier audits to verify working conditions, recruitment practices and wage payments. Where risks are identified, we apply enhanced scrutiny and impose corrective action plans.

Supplier audits include documentation review, worker interviews and site inspections carried out by trained auditors or trusted third parties. Our supplier requirements are contractually binding and specifically address prohibited practices, recruitment fees and transparency in labour sourcing.

Core audit and monitoring measures include:

• Pre-contract screening to flag high-risk suppliers.
• Regular audits with post-audit remediation tracking.
• Document verification including payroll and time records.
• Worker voice mechanisms to validate conditions directly with staff.

Reporting Channels, Governance and Annual Review

We provide multiple reporting channels that protect anonymity and prohibit retaliation: internal whistleblowing options, anonymous reporting portals and escalation to senior management. Reports are triaged, investigated and actioned according to a defined case management workflow to ensure consistency and transparency.

Training is essential to our prevention strategy. Gardeners Kingston delivers mandatory training for procurement staff, site supervisors and HR personnel to help them identify indicators of exploitation and to follow our reporting and escalation procedures. We also engage suppliers to build capacity for ethical recruitment and worker welfare.

This statement is owned at the highest level and is subject to an annual review. Gardeners Kingston Ltd reviews policy effectiveness, audit outcomes and incident responses each year, updating controls and allocating resources where necessary. Continuous improvement, collaboration with peers and alignment with international standards underpin our commitment to eradicating modern slavery across our operations and supply chain.