Gardeners Hackbridge Modern Slavery Statement
Gardeners Hackbridge publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our clear and continuing commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking or exploitation. This statement sets out our approach, actions taken, and commitments to maintain ethical practices across gardening services, procurement and subcontracted work. Our stance is uncompromising: anyone found in breach of our anti-slavery commitments will face decisive action.Zero-Tolerance Policy and Core Principles
Our anti-slavery and human trafficking policy is embedded in company standards and procurement terms. We require all employees, contractors and suppliers to adhere to our anti-slavery policy. The policy includes clear expectations: no workers will be charged recruitment fees, all work arrangements must be voluntary, and wages and working hours will meet legal and industry norms. Gardeners Hackbridge enforces these expectations by integrating them into contracts and supplier agreements and by treating non-compliance as a material breach.
Procurement, Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We carry out risk-based due diligence on our supply chain, prioritising areas with higher risk of modern slavery. Key actions include:- Regular supplier audits and site visits to inspect working conditions and employment records.
- Contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with anti-slavery requirements and to provide evidence of compliance.
- Risk assessments for new suppliers and periodic reassessment for critical contractors.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We actively promote safe, confidential and accessible reporting channels so workers and third parties can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through designated internal channels or raised anonymously via our independently managed reporting mechanism. All reports are investigated promptly, and appropriate remedial action is taken, including support for affected individuals and termination of supplier relationships when necessary.
Training, Awareness and Worker Protections
Gardeners Hackbridge invests in regular training for staff and managers to recognise indicators of slavery and trafficking. Training covers recruitment practices, fair treatment, on-site supervision, and how to use reporting channels. We also require suppliers to demonstrate that their managers and recruitment partners have received equivalent awareness training. Education and empowerment of workers is a central pillar of our prevention strategy.As part of our modern slavery and anti-slavery work, we maintain clear recruitment standards, verify right-to-work documentation, and monitor payroll and working hours. Supplier audits test compliance with contractual commitments and local laws, and findings are tracked to ensure corrective actions are completed.
Contractual Safeguards and Supply Chain Transparency
We embed anti-slavery clauses into procurement documents and use contractual remedies to address breaches. Suppliers must allow audits and produce documentation on labour practices. Where suppliers fall short, we require remediation plans verified through follow-up audits, and we will cease relationships where improvements are not made. Transparency across the supply chain is promoted through supplier reporting and the collection of labour-supply data.
Monitoring, Metrics and Annual Review
To ensure effectiveness, Gardeners Hackbridge monitors performance using a combination of audit outcomes, training completion rates, incident reports and supplier compliance metrics. We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies to reflect changes in risk, law and best practice. The review will consider audit results, emerging risks, and stakeholder feedback and will result in updated actions and targets where needed.
