Gardeners Seven Kings Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Seven Kings is unequivocal in its commitment to preventing all forms of modern slavery and labor exploitation across our operations and within our supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach, policies and expectations that underpin a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, human trafficking and any abuse of rights. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human dignity and the rule of law, and we are determined to make our anti-slavery stance both visible and actionable.

Purpose, Scope and Core Principles

The purpose of this Modern Slavery Statement is to explain how Gardeners Seven Kings assesses and addresses the risks of slavery and human trafficking across our services, subcontractors and suppliers. Our scope extends to direct employees, temporary staff, contractors and our broader supplier network. We adopt a risk-based approach and prioritise high-risk regions and service categories while maintaining baseline standards across all relationships.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy which means any instance of exploitation, forced labour, or trafficking is unacceptable and will prompt immediate action. This includes contract termination, remedial support for affected persons, and referral to authorities where appropriate. Our procurement and operational teams are empowered to act swiftly when concerns arise.

Gardeners Seven Kings requires all suppliers to meet our code of conduct and anti-slavery requirements. These are embedded in supplier contracts and form part of our procurement terms. We use a combination of supplier self-assessments, documentary reviews and on-site checks to verify compliance. Supplier audits are tailored to risk and frequency based on country, sector and spend, with higher-risk suppliers subject to enhanced due diligence.

Supplier Audits and Remediation

Our supplier audit programme includes announced and unannounced visits, document inspections, worker interviews and remediation plans where issues are identified. Audit findings result in corrective action plans with clear timelines, and serious breaches lead to contract suspension or termination. We also provide capacity-building support to help suppliers meet our standards and encourage continuous improvement through training initiatives.

Key elements of our supplier oversight include:

• Risk-based audits targeted at high-risk geographies and service categories;
• Mandatory supplier declarations and compliance certificates;
• Corrective action plans and follow-up verifications;
• Collaborative engagement to improve labour standards and transparency.

We maintain an internal register of audit outcomes and remediation status to ensure issues are tracked to closure and to inform our ongoing risk assessments.

Reporting Channels and Confidential Whistleblowing

We provide multiple, accessible channels for workers, suppliers and third parties to report concerns about suspected exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously and will be treated seriously and confidentially. Our reporting channels are supported by clear escalation pathways, protective measures for whistleblowers and documented investigation procedures.

Anyone who raises a concern will find our response to be prompt and proportionate. Investigations are conducted impartially and may involve external specialists where necessary. When an investigation substantiates wrongdoing, we take decisive corrective and disciplinary action and cooperate with law enforcement if required. We also seek to ensure appropriate support and remediation for victims.

We publish this statement to be transparent about our efforts and to encourage accountability. The Board and senior management review modern slavery risks regularly and allocate resources to mitigate those risks effectively. Our teams receive ongoing training on recognising indicators of exploitation, ethical procurement and how to handle disclosures sensitively and lawfully.

Finally, Gardeners Seven Kings is committed to continuous improvement. This anti-slavery statement is accompanied by measurable objectives and performance indicators that guide our activities. We will keep strengthening due diligence, deepening supplier engagement and enhancing training and reporting mechanisms to combat modern slavery risks effectively.

We will review and update this modern slavery policy and related procedures at least annually to reflect evolving risks, regulatory developments and lessons learned from audits and investigations. The annual review ensures our approach remains robust, practical and aligned with best practice.

Strong commitment, active oversight and transparent reporting are the pillars of our approach. Through vigilant monitoring, targeted supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and regular reviews we aim to eradicate any form of modern slavery within our influence and to promote ethical labour practices throughout our supply chain.