Gardeners Hoxton Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Hoxton is committed to a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement, the Gardeners Hoxton modern slavery statement, sets out how our business and supply chains are monitored, how we prevent exploitation, and how we respond when concerns arise. We recognise our responsibility to take effective steps to prevent slavery and trafficking in the operations we control and in our supply chains.

We operate across landscaping, gardening services and procurement of goods where we apply a consistent approach to risk assessment and mitigation. Our slavery and human trafficking statement reflects our values and commitment to ethical labour standards. All employees and contractors are expected to uphold these standards and to act with integrity, knowing that unethical labour practices are unacceptable at Gardeners Hoxton.

To support transparency, we maintain clear reporting channels and encourage anyone with concerns to come forward. Our reporting processes allow for anonymous submissions and are designed to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. We emphasise that reporting suspected exploitation is a responsibility shared by staff, suppliers and partners, and that immediate action will be taken to investigate any credible allegation under our zero tolerance approach.

We have put in place a programme of supplier due diligence and supplier audits tailored to risk. Supplier selection includes checks on labour practices, verification of documentation and on-site inspections where necessary. Our procurement teams receive training to spot indicators of forced labour and to apply consistent standards when onboarding subcontractors and material suppliers.

Risk assessment and supplier engagement

Our risk-based approach to supplier audits uses a mix of desktop review, targeted questionnaires and in-person audits for higher-risk categories. Key elements include:

• Contract clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery laws and allow us to terminate agreements where breaches occur.
• Regular audits and follow-up actions ensuring remediation plans are implemented.
• Training and capacity building for suppliers to improve labour standards and record-keeping.

We operate multiple reporting channels so concerns can be raised securely. These channels include an internal secure hotline, a confidential email reporting pathway and an escalation process managed by senior compliance staff. Reports are logged, risk-assessed and investigated promptly. We guarantee confidentiality and ensure that no individual who raises concerns in good faith will face adverse treatment.

Enforcement, remediation and continuous improvement

When investigations identify issues, Gardeners Hoxton will require corrective action, support remediation and, when necessary, terminate relationships with non-compliant suppliers. We may also work with specialist agencies to provide assistance to potential victims. Our policy of non-tolerance is enforced through contractual remedies, commercial sanctions and, where appropriate, referral to authorities.

This Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Hoxton will be reviewed annually to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness. The annual review includes an assessment of the outcomes of supplier audits, the volume and nature of reports received through our reporting channels, and the status of remediation actions. Findings from the review inform updates to our policies, enhancements to supplier engagement processes and additional staff training.