Gardening Hanwell Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Hanwell publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our unequivocal stance against forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery. This statement sets out the principles and actions we take across our operations and supply chain to prevent exploitation and to protect workers. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and trafficking in any part of our business.

Our commitment as Gardening Hanwell Ltd applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers. We expect every partner and service provider engaged by Hanwell gardening to uphold the same standards. All procurement and operational decisions are guided by human rights considerations and compliance with relevant legislation.

This anti-slavery and human trafficking statement explains responsibilities at all levels of the organisation. Senior management and the board review and approve our policies. Legal compliance and proactive risk management form the basis of our approach, and we explicitly require adherence to our code of conduct in supplier contracts.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Promises

Gardening Hanwell maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and exploitation. We will not knowingly engage with suppliers or partners who employ forced labour or coercive practices. Our core commitments include:

• Clear contractual clauses prohibiting slavery and trafficking in all supplier agreements.
• Due diligence checks before onboarding suppliers and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Immediate action and remediation where breaches are identified, up to contract termination.

Our due diligence is risk-based. We prioritise higher-risk regions and services and require evidence of labour standards, right-to-work checks and transparent payroll records where applicable. Anti-slavery policy clauses and ethical sourcing requirements are standard in purchasing documents.

Supplier Audits and Assurance

We carry out regular supplier audits, both announced and unannounced, to validate compliance with our standards. Audits may include document reviews, on-site inspections and worker interviews. Where possible we use independent third-party auditors to provide objective assurance.

Corrective action plans are required for suppliers that do not meet our expectations. We follow up until compliance is achieved and may suspend or terminate relationships where issues are not resolved. This is integral to our vendor management and procurement strategy.

Reporting channels are available to all employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about potential slavery, trafficking or exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously and will be treated confidentially. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and take all allegations seriously, investigating promptly and thoroughly.

Training and awareness form an essential part of our prevention measures. Staff in procurement, HR and operations receive tailored training on recognising signs of exploitation, safe recruitment practices and how to escalate concerns. We also promote awareness among suppliers to build capacity for ethical practices.

Monitoring and continuous improvement are central to our approach. We maintain key performance indicators to track supplier compliance, audit outcomes and the effectiveness of training programmes. Remediation measures are designed to prioritise the welfare of affected workers while ensuring accountability.

Annual Review and Public Accountability — This modern slavery policy undergoes an annual review by senior management. Findings, audit results and policy updates inform a yearly revision of this Modern Slavery Statement to reflect evolving risks and improvements. Gardening Hanwell is committed to publishing an updated statement each year and to continual enhancement of our processes to eradicate modern slavery.

By embedding these measures into our operations and supply chain, Gardening Hanwell commits to active prevention, decisive action and ongoing transparency. We recognise that combating modern slavery requires vigilance, cooperation and sustained effort across the industry, and we will continue to strengthen our anti-slavery efforts.