Gardening Limehouse Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Limehouse publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our clear position: we have a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This Gardening Limehouse modern slavery statement sets out how we identify, prevent and respond to risks and commits to ongoing vigilance and transparency in our horticultural and landscaping activities.

Our Policy and Commitment

We operate a firm zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers are required to adhere to our anti-slavery expectations. This modern slavery policy is embedded within our procurement and people policies. We require managers to apply consistent due diligence and to treat any allegation of slavery or exploitation with urgency and seriousness.

Supplier engagement and accountability are central to our approach. We maintain a Supplier Code of Conduct that outlines labour standards and human rights expectations. Key supplier controls include:

• Contractual clauses forbidding forced labour and child labour;
• Periodic supplier audits and on-site checks;
• Obligations for suppliers to provide evidence of lawful and voluntary employment.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We conduct risk-based due diligence across our procurement categories, focusing on areas with higher exposure such as seasonal plant sourcing, landscaping subcontractors and maintenance services. Our approach combines desk-based screening, supplier questionnaires and targeted site visits. We use both internal resources and independent third-party auditors to assess compliance and remediate issues.

We provide accessible reporting channels and encourage prompt reporting of concerns. Employees and third parties can report suspected breaches without fear of retaliation through our internal reporting lines and secure channels. Reports are treated confidentially, investigated impartially and escalated to senior management and the board when appropriate. We support whistleblowers and maintain protections for those who raise genuine concerns.

To complement audits, we maintain a programme of capacity building for suppliers. This includes training modules on labour rights, record keeping and recruitment best practice. We expect suppliers to implement fair recruitment processes and to avoid fees or practices that could lead to indebtedness or coerced work.

Transparency and monitoring are essential to our anti-slavery work. We track key performance indicators including audit completion rates, corrective action implementation and remedial outcomes. Where non-compliance is identified we require corrective action plans with clear timelines; persistent or severe breaches may lead to contract termination. Our supply chain due diligence is integrated into procurement decisions and supplier onboarding.

Our governance framework assigns responsibility for modern slavery matters to senior leadership and the Compliance Committee. The committee reviews incidents, audit findings and remediation progress. Training on modern slavery awareness is mandatory for procurement staff, site managers and senior leaders to ensure consistent application of our policies.

This Gardening Limehouse anti-slavery statement will be reviewed and updated at least annually. We undertake an annual review of our policies, controls and performance to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement. The review incorporates changes in legislation, emerging risks, stakeholder expectations and lessons learned from investigations and audits.

In conclusion, our Gardening Limehouse slavery policy is grounded in practical measures: rigorous supplier audits, clear contractual protections, active reporting channels and ongoing training. We commit to acting promptly on any identified modern slavery risks and to working collaboratively with suppliers and partners to eliminate exploitation.

We will publish updates to this modern slavery statement as part of our commitment to transparency and accountability. Through sustained effort, proportionate remediation and robust governance, Gardening Limehouse aims to ensure our gardens, landscaping projects and supply chains respect human rights and dignity.

Signed on behalf of the Gardening Limehouse leadership team. We remain dedicated to preventing modern slavery and promoting ethical labour practices throughout our operations.