Gardener Abbey Wood Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Abbey Wood is committed to a clear and unequivocal Modern Slavery Statement that reflects our corporate responsibility to prevent forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery policy is founded on the principle of zero-tolerance towards exploitation. We recognise that as an employer and purchaser of goods and services we have a duty to act with integrity and to take practical steps to identify and reduce risk.

We maintain a company-wide prohibition on forced labour, bonded labour and involuntary servitude. Our slavery statement sets out the standards we expect from employees, contractors and suppliers. All staff receive training that emphasises the importance of ethical conduct and the proactive identification of modern slavery risks. The policy applies across Gardener Abbey Wood's operations and to every tier of our procurement relationships.

Our procurement team undertakes a risk-based approach to supplier due diligence. The anti-trafficking and modern slavery practices of suppliers are reviewed during onboarding, with enhanced checks for higher-risk categories. We require suppliers to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, and we reserve the right to terminate relationships where breaches of human rights are confirmed. Regular supplier audits are conducted, combining documentation review, remote assessments and, where necessary, on-site visits to verify working conditions and labour standards.

Gardener Abbey Wood's due diligence processes are tailored to address modern slavery indicators. We map our supply chains to identify geographic and industry risks and use that mapping to prioritise audits. Audits focus on recruitment practices, wage payment, working hours, freedom of movement and the use of labour intermediaries. When audits uncover concerns, corrective action plans are implemented and monitored until compliance is achieved. Failure to remedy violations can lead to cessation of contracts and other contractual remedies.

We require our suppliers to provide transparent records and to allow access for verification. Our supplier monitoring program includes:

• periodic compliance questionnaires;
• document checks (contracts, payroll, recruitment records);
• independent site inspections when risk is high.

These steps form part of our broader commitment to an enforceable and measurable approach to anti-slavery compliance across all purchasing activities.

The forced labour statement within our corporate policies is reinforced through contractual clauses requiring adherence to labour standards and cooperation with investigations. Subcontracting without prior consent is not permitted for high-risk services, and any changes in supplier arrangements are subject to re-assessment under our anti-slavery framework.

Gardener Abbey Wood provides confidential and accessible reporting channels for employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about potential modern slavery. We operate an internal reporting mechanism and a protected whistleblowing process that allows anonymous reporting where needed. All reports are taken seriously, assessed by trained personnel and escalated as appropriate to ensure timely investigation and remedial measures.

We deliver mandatory training on recognising signs of exploitation and the correct use of reporting channels. Our human resources and procurement teams receive advanced training to identify, investigate and respond to incidents. Emphasis is placed on protection of victims, remediation, and cooperation with law enforcement when required. The training content supports continuous improvement of our labour rights safeguards.

The effectiveness of this modern slavery policy is reviewed annually by senior leadership and the Board. The annual review examines due diligence outcomes, audit findings, remediation activity and the evolving risk landscape. Results of the review inform updates to our policies, supplier engagement strategy and training programs. Gardener Abbey Wood remains committed to transparency in our efforts and to continual enhancement of our approach to eradicating modern slavery from our business and supply chains.