Gardener Harrow Modern Slavery Statement 2026

Gardener Harrow publishes this Modern Slavery Statement as a clear and public commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery statement reflects our values and legal responsibilities. We recognise that a robust modern slavery policy must combine strong leadership with practical measures, and this document sets out our obligations, actions and ongoing plans.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and exploitation. All employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to comply with this standard. Any evidence of coercion, wage manipulation, restricted movement or abuse will be treated with the utmost seriousness. Our position is uncompromising: we will act to remove, remediate and where appropriate terminate relationships with parties found to be engaging in or facilitating slavery, trafficking or forced labour.

To ensure compliance across our procurement network and garden services supply chain we conduct supplier audits and risk assessments on a regular basis. Our supplier due diligence includes:

• Pre-engagement screening for labour practices and legal compliance.
• On-site and remote audits to verify worker conditions, contracts and payroll records.
• Corrective action plans where issues are identified, with timelines and follow-up inspections.

Preventive Measures, Training and Responsible Sourcing

Gardener Harrow’s prevention programme emphasises training, transparency and continuous improvement. We provide tailored training for managers and procurement staff so they can spot indicators of slavery and trafficking, and respond appropriately. Our procurement criteria include labour rights considerations and we encourage suppliers to adopt equivalent modern slavery policies. We use risk-based sourcing practices and prioritise suppliers who demonstrate ethical labour standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple reporting channels to ensure concerns about slavery or exploitation can be raised safely and confidentially. Workers, contractors and third parties can submit reports through anonymous hotlines, internal reporting systems and through designated compliance officers. We guarantee non-retaliation for good-faith reports and will provide support and protection to those who come forward. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially, and findings inform remedial action and supplier management decisions.

Our modern slavery and human trafficking statement is part of a broader compliance framework that includes routine monitoring, contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and performance indicators aligned to ethical standards. We will terminate or suspend supplier relationships where serious breaches are confirmed, and we will work with partners to remediate violations where appropriate. Strong contractual obligations underpin these measures, and we require reporting from key suppliers on labour conditions and recruitment practices.

We commit to an annual review of this anti-slavery statement and related policies. Each year the Board and senior management will review the effectiveness of our actions, supplier audit outcomes, training reach and the utilisation of reporting channels. The annual review will identify improvements, allocate resources for remediation and update our risk assessment methodology to reflect changing conditions in sectors and geographies relevant to Gardener Harrow.

Key performance measures include the number of supplier audits completed, corrective actions closed, training hours delivered and the time taken to investigate and resolve reports. We will also evaluate trends in high-risk regions and work collaboratively with suppliers, industry groups and experts to raise standards across the sector. Continuous improvement and transparency are central to our approach.

In conclusion, Gardener Harrow’s anti-slavery statement and Modern Slavery Statement set out a clear and actionable framework to combat modern slavery in all its forms. We will maintain a zero-tolerance stance, carry out rigorous supplier audits, provide safe and confidential reporting channels, and conduct an annual review to strengthen our programme. Through these measures we aim to protect workers, uphold human rights and ensure ethical practices across our operations and supply chains.