Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Teddington Commitment

Gardeners Teddington (also referred to as the Gardeners of Teddington and Teddington gardeners) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across all aspects of our operations. This statement outlines our approach, controls and ongoing actions to ensure that exploitation, forced labour and other forms of modern slavery are not present in our business or supply chains.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, bonded labour, child labour or human trafficking. This declaration sets expectations for behaviour, procurement and monitoring across the organisation.

We take a proactive stance and maintain clear standards: we require compliance with legislation and industry best practice, and we expect the same from every contractor and third party engaged by Gardeners Teddington Ltd. Our leadership endorses these measures and resources are allocated to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Supplier Standards and Audit Programme

Our supply chain procedures are designed to identify and mitigate risks. We maintain supplier codes of conduct and contract clauses that prohibit modern slavery. Supplier audits form a core part of our approach: we conduct both scheduled and risk-based audits to verify working conditions, documentation and labour practices.

Audit activities include site visits, document reviews and interviews where appropriate. Key elements assessed include lawful wages, working hours, voluntary employment, and freedom of movement. Outcomes of audits inform corrective action plans and potential supplier removal where standards are not met.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We regularly assess supply chain risk by geography, sector and supplier type. High-risk categories receive enhanced oversight. Our procurement teams are trained to include modern slavery risk checks in sourcing and contract renewal processes.

Reporting channels are established and communicated internally and to our supply partners. Workers and stakeholders can raise concerns through anonymous, confidential routes. All reports are investigated promptly and impartially, and whistleblower protections are upheld to guard against retaliation.

Gardeners Teddington recognises that training and awareness are vital. We deliver targeted training for procurement, HR and site managers so they can identify indicators of exploitation and take appropriate action. Training is reviewed and refreshed annually to reflect emerging risks.

When an audit or report identifies non-conformance, we require time-bound remediation plans. We may suspend purchases, restrict access to sites or terminate contracts if remediation fails or if serious abuses are found. These measures reinforce our zero-tolerance stance.

We also engage with third-party experts and industry groups to share best practice and strengthen collective responses to modern slavery risk in horticulture and grounds maintenance sectors.

Governance of our modern slavery work sits with senior management and is supported by appointed compliance leads. Responsibilities include policy development, audit oversight and liaison with suppliers. The board receives updates on progress and matters of significant concern.

We document and publish key findings from audits and due diligence internally to ensure lessons learned are embedded across teams. Where appropriate, we require suppliers to provide training and remedial measures for their workforce.

We are committed to transparency and continual improvement. Gardeners Teddington will seek to enhance the robustness of our supplier audits and implement better traceability tools over time.

Our annual review process evaluates the effectiveness of policies, audits, reporting channels and training. Each year we set measurable objectives, track progress and refine our approach to ensure it remains proportionate to the risks identified in our operations and supply network.

In addition to the annual review, we monitor incidents and audit outcomes throughout the year. Continuous improvement is a core principle: corrective actions are tracked to completion and recurring issues prompt process changes.

In conclusion, Gardeners Teddington reaffirms its clear and unequivocal position: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any form. Through supplier audits, robust reporting channels, mandatory training and an annual review cycle, we will continue to strengthen our defences against exploitation and ensure ethical and lawful labour practices across our business and supply chains.