Gardeners Canonbury Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Gardeners Canonbury to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting all our activities with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This statement applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers engaged with Gardeners Canonbury.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Gardeners Canonbury maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and all forms of exploitation. We are committed to ensuring that slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or the supply chains that support our gardening and landscaping services.

We expect everyone who works for or with Gardeners Canonbury to share this commitment. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and may result in the termination of contracts or working relationships, alongside reporting to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Gardeners Canonbury provides gardening, landscaping, and grounds maintenance services. Our supply chains include the sourcing of plants, soils, equipment, tools, protective clothing, and other horticultural materials, as well as certain outsourced services.

We recognise that some sectors within these supply chains, particularly those related to manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics, can be at higher risk of labour exploitation. We work actively to understand, monitor, and reduce these risks.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require our suppliers and contractors to operate in accordance with all applicable labour laws and to uphold the principles of our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. As part of our supplier management process, we seek to engage with reputable organisations that can demonstrate responsible employment practices, safe working conditions, and fair treatment of workers.

Gardeners Canonbury undertakes proportionate, risk-based supplier audits and assessments. These may include reviewing supplier policies and procedures on labour and human rights, requesting supporting documentation, and where appropriate, conducting site visits. If we identify concerns, we will work with the supplier to agree on corrective actions and clear timeframes. Persistent non-compliance or unwillingness to remediate will lead to a review of the business relationship and may result in termination of the contract.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels

We encourage all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns related to modern slavery, human trafficking, or unethical labour practices connected to Gardeners Canonbury. Concerns may relate to our own operations or to any tier of our supply chain.

Reports can be made to line managers, senior management, or via existing internal reporting routes. Individuals are encouraged to raise issues as soon as they become aware of them. Reports will be handled sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. No one who raises a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation, disadvantage, or dismissal as a result of speaking up.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery commitments rests with the senior management of Gardeners Canonbury. Management is responsible for ensuring that our policies are implemented and that appropriate due diligence and monitoring processes are maintained.

We provide information and guidance to relevant staff to help them recognise indicators of modern slavery and understand how to respond to concerns. This includes awareness of high-risk sectors and locations, common signs of exploitation, and how to escalate issues.

Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

Gardeners Canonbury is committed to regularly reviewing and strengthening its approach to tackling modern slavery. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through our supplier audits, incident reporting, and feedback from employees and stakeholders.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. Where improvements are identified, we will update our policies, procedures, and training accordingly.

This statement reflects the position of Gardeners Canonbury at the date of publication and represents our ongoing commitment to safeguarding human rights and preventing modern slavery in every aspect of our business and supply chains.