Gardener Covent Garden Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Gardener Covent Garden to eradicate modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. Our anti-slavery policy is a core part of corporate responsibility and ethical sourcing for Gardener Covent Garden. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy against any form of exploitation and require all partners to meet these high standards.

We define modern slavery broadly to include forced labour, bonded labour, and other forms of coercion. In this slavery and human trafficking statement we confirm that senior management are responsible for oversight, and that our approach combines risk-based due diligence, supplier engagement and worker-centric measures. The corporate leadership team supports regular training so employees recognise signs of potential abuse and act promptly.

As part of our Gardener Covent Garden anti-slavery declaration we prioritise transparency and evidence-based action. We undertake targeted risk assessments in regions and product categories known to be vulnerable to exploitation. This anti-trafficking and modern-slavery policy is published and reviewed publicly within the company to ensure that our commitments are clear to staff, partners and suppliers.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Standards

We operate a zero-tolerance policy for breaches relating to forced labour. Any confirmed incidents of modern slavery within our operations or direct suppliers will trigger immediate remedial action, contract termination and reporting to relevant authorities where required by law. Gardener Covent Garden enforces labour standards that include freedom of movement, fair pay, and the right to terminate employment without penalty.

Our supplier code of conduct sets mandatory requirements, including prohibition of child labour, restrictions on excessive working hours and guarantees around recruitment fees. We require suppliers to maintain documentation proving lawful employment and to allow worker interviews as part of our checks. These standards form the backbone of our modern slavery compliance programme and are non-negotiable.

To support this, Gardener Covent Garden invests in training for procurement and HR teams, emphasising how to identify and respond to signs of coercion. We use a combination of desktop reviews and on-site verifications as part of our ongoing vigilance against modern slavery risks.

Supplier Audits, Reporting Channels and Continuous Review

Our supplier audit programme includes scheduled and unannounced assessments carried out by internal auditors and independent third parties. Audit activities focus on high-risk tiers in the supply chain and assess documentation, worker interviews and facility conditions. Findings are tracked and remediated through corrective action plans, and repeated non-compliance may lead to contract suspension or termination.

We maintain clear reporting channels for staff and supply chain workers to raise concerns confidentially. These channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms and an internal ethics hotline. Employees and contractors are encouraged to speak up; all reports are investigated promptly and objectively. Reporting channels are publicised internally and reinforced through training, and whistleblowers are protected from retaliation.

As part of our governance, Gardener Covent Garden conducts an annual review of the modern slavery programme to measure effectiveness and identify improvements. The review examines audit outcomes, remediation progress, training coverage and supplier performance metrics. Results inform procurement decisions and policy updates.

In summary, this Gardener Covent Garden modern slavery policy combines a firm ethical stance with practical measures: risk assessment, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review cycle. We commit to continuous improvement and expect our suppliers, partners and employees to join us in eliminating modern slavery from our value chain. This slavery and human trafficking statement is endorsed by senior management and will be renewed annually to reflect evolving best practice.