Gardener Pinner Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Pinner affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of forced labour, servitude, human trafficking and exploitation. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our anti-slavery commitments across operations and supply chains and should be read as our official anti-modern slavery policy. We recognise that slavery and human trafficking can occur in many forms and commit to continuous improvement in preventing these abuses.

Scope and Commitment

Our modern slavery statement applies to all employees, contractors and third-party suppliers engaged by Gardener Pinner. We adopt a risk-based approach to identify, assess and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in sourcing and service delivery. We will not knowingly work with partners who tolerate exploitation and we expect the same high standards from those who represent us.

To make our expectations clear we maintain a Supplier Code of Conduct and implement due diligence measures. Key actions include:

• Contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws.
• Pre-engagement checks and risk screening for new suppliers.
• Ongoing monitoring and corrective action plans where issues are identified.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Gardener Pinner conducts targeted supplier audits and inspections as part of our ethical sourcing and slavery and human trafficking statement commitments. Audits are prioritised according to risk factors such as industry, geography and labour intensity. Where appropriate, audits are carried out on-site or remotely and may include documentation review, worker interviews and verification of payroll and recruitment practices.

Our supplier audit programme includes a mixture of announced and unannounced visits and is supported by contractual audit rights. We engage third-party auditors for independent verification in higher-risk areas and require suppliers to provide evidence of lawful employment, transparent recruitment fees and appropriate worker protections.

Where non-compliance is found, a formal remediation plan is agreed, monitored and escalated if necessary. Persistent failure to remediate can result in suspension or termination of the supplier relationship. These measures form part of our broader anti-slavery statement and ethical procurement strategy.

Reporting channels are essential to the effectiveness of this statement. Gardener Pinner operates confidential and secure channels for concerns about exploitation, including anonymous reporting options and a clear escalation process. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and documented.

We provide training for staff and supply chain partners to recognise signs of modern slavery and encourage a culture of vigilance and responsibility. Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation, and incidents are managed in line with legal obligations and our ethical standards. The company emphasises transparency and uses corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Oversight and annual review: The Board and senior management are responsible for oversight of our modern slavery initiatives. This anti-slavery statement is reviewed at least annually to assess effectiveness, update risk assessments and revise policies. Results from supplier audits, incident reports, and training completion rates inform the review and action plans.

In closing, Gardener Pinner’s Modern Slavery Statement represents our enduring commitment to ethical business practices. We will continue to refine our procedures, strengthen supplier engagement and invest in resources to ensure compliance. Our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour is central to our values and operational decisions.

We commit to publishing updates and outcomes from our annual review to demonstrate progress and accountability. By maintaining robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels and a strong remediation framework, Gardener Pinner seeks to minimise the risk of modern slavery within our sphere of influence.

Signed on behalf of Gardener Pinner leadership: this anti-modern slavery policy and related practices are active and enforced, and will be reassessed periodically to reflect evolving regulatory expectations and emerging risks.