Modern Slavery Statement — Gardener Catford

Gardener Catford publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our ongoing commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery across our operations and supply chain. We recognise the importance of clear policies, practical steps and continuing oversight. This anti-slavery declaration sets out our approach, scope and responsibilities.

Zero-tolerance policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and trafficking. All employees, contractors and third-party partners are required to comply with this policy. Any breach will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or contract. We demand transparency and lawful recruitment practices, prohibit withholding of identity documents and forbid any form of bonded or compulsory labour in our network.

Gardener Catford's modern slavery policy applies to direct operations and to suppliers, subcontractors and service providers. We emphasise fair pay, safe working conditions and the right to leave employment. Our commitment covers permanent, temporary and contract roles, and extends to long-term projects and seasonal work.

Supplier due diligence and audits

We require suppliers to meet defined anti-slavery standards before onboarding and during ongoing supply. Our supplier code includes obligations on working hours, freedom of movement, and ethical recruitment. Due diligence is a continuous process designed to identify, prevent and mitigate possible risks of forced labour.

Supplier audits are conducted on a risk-prioritised basis. These audits combine self-assessment questionnaires, documentary reviews and on-site inspections where practical. Findings are recorded and action plans agreed; persistent non-compliance leads to remediation requirements or termination of business relationships. We maintain contractual clauses to enforce anti-slavery obligations.

Key components of our supplier audit programme include:

• Risk assessment of geographical, sector and supplier-specific factors
• Document checks relating to payroll, recruitment and identity verification
• Interviews and, where possible, confidential worker consultations

We support training and awareness across Gardener Catford. Employees with procurement, HR and operational responsibilities receive targeted modern slavery training to spot signs of exploitation and understand escalation routes. Management is accountable for enforcing standards and ensuring remedial steps are implemented when risks are identified.

We maintain clear reporting channels to enable confidential reporting of concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports can be raised internally through established whistleblowing processes or escalated to relevant management. All reports are treated seriously, promptly investigated and recorded.

Our reporting framework emphasises protection for whistleblowers, impartial investigation and timely corrective action. We encourage suppliers and workers to speak up and provide mechanisms to receive anonymous reports where appropriate.

Annual review: Gardener Catford commits to an annual review of our anti-slavery measures. This review evaluates policy effectiveness, audit outcomes and training reach. Results inform improvements to supplier selection, contractual terms and operational controls. The review is approved by senior leadership and used to set priorities for the following year.

We publish this modern slavery statement to be transparent about the steps we take to combat forced labour. Continuous improvement is central: we will refine our supplier audits, enhance training and strengthen reporting channels to reflect emerging risks and best practice. This slavery and human trafficking statement will be revisited annually and updated to reflect new learnings.

By maintaining robust policies, targeted audits, clear reporting channels and regular reviews, Gardener Catford seeks to prevent modern slavery in all forms and to act decisively where risks are identified.