Gardener Docklands Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Docklands publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our unwavering commitment to preventing all forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This company-wide anti-slavery statement sets out a zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, human trafficking and any practice that violates human rights. We actively assess risks and implement controls so that our supply partners, contractors and employees understand that exploitation has no place at Gardener Docklands. Our modern slavery policy is integral to our corporate responsibility.

Our zero-tolerance policy means that any instance of modern slavery or related exploitation will be treated as a serious breach. We will take immediate remedial action, including termination of contracts where necessary, and cooperate with authorities to support investigations. All staff are required to report concerns and managers must escalate suspected violations. This document supplements our broader slavery and human trafficking statement and details how we identify, report and remediate risks within our operations.

We carry out targeted supplier audits and due diligence as part of our procurement and ongoing relationship management. Our audit program includes:

• Initial risk-based supplier screening using modern slavery indicators
• On-site and remote assessments of labour practices
• Corrective action plans and follow-up verifications

Gardener Docklands' supplier assurance processes are designed to identify vulnerabilities in the supply chain and to promote compliance with our modern slavery policy. We embed anti-slavery clauses in procurement contracts and require suppliers to demonstrate transparency about recruitment, wages, hours and living conditions. Our statement on modern slavery encourages continuous improvement and collaboration with suppliers to remediate non-compliance through training, resource allocation and verified improvements.

Reporting channels are a critical part of our approach. We maintain confidential and safe mechanisms for employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made anonymously through internal whistleblowing channels and are handled with discretion and protections against retaliation. All reports are triaged by our compliance team, who initiate prompt investigations and escalate material issues to senior leadership for appropriate action.

To complement formal channels we provide regular training and awareness sessions so personnel recognise signs of exploitation and understand their responsibilities. Contractors and temporary staff receive targeted briefings as part of induction, and we expect supply chain partners to provide equivalent training. This training program supports our modern slavery compliance and reinforces our anti-slavery statement across business activities.

We apply a risk-based approach to continuous monitoring: high-risk categories are subject to more frequent reviews and deeper due-diligence checks. Remediation measures range from corrective action plans to contract termination and engagement with legal and social experts to support victims. Risk assessments and supplier audits are documented and influence procurement decisions to reduce the chance of recurrence.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Each year Gardener Docklands conducts an annual review of this modern slavery statement and our anti-slavery practices. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, training outcomes, reporting metrics and remediation casework. Findings inform updates to policy, enhanced supplier engagement, and allocation of resources for high-risk remediation. We publish the outcomes internally and integrate lessons learned into operational procedures to strengthen our slavery and human trafficking statement over time.

Commitment and Governance

Gardener Docklands remains steadfast in its obligation to prevent modern slavery. Our governance framework assigns accountability at executive and operational levels, and senior leaders review compliance performance regularly. By combining a clear zero-tolerance stance, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a disciplined annual review cycle, we commit to continuous improvement. This anti-slavery statement is an ongoing declaration of our values and actions to protect people and uphold human dignity across our business and supply chain.