Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Putney Commitment

At Gardeners Putney we set out a clear, practical and enforceable approach to preventing modern slavery in our business and supply chains. This statement describes how our Putney gardeners and gardening services Putney teams identify and address risks of forced labour, exploitation and human trafficking. It explains our zero-tolerance policy, procurement expectations, monitoring activities and the continuous measures we employ to protect workers, contractors and the wider community.

Our zero-tolerance approach is non-negotiable: any credible allegation of modern slavery or human trafficking is treated with urgency and seriousness. We require all members of the Gardeners in Putney network to comply with applicable employment laws and our contractual standards. Any breach of these standards by staff, subcontractors or suppliers will lead to immediate investigation and proportionate action, up to termination of contracts and referral to enforcement agencies where appropriate.

We set clear expectations for suppliers and partners. Our procurement policy mandates robust checks at onboarding, including identity verification, wage and hour compliance checks, and documentation of working conditions. Key supplier requirements include:

• Adherence to our Supplier Code of Conduct, preventing forced or bonded labour.
• Transparent payroll records and legal right-to-work documentation for all workers.
• Cooperation with independent audits and corrective action plans where issues are identified.

Monitoring and Supplier Audits

We operate a rigorous supplier audit program focused on high-risk categories and regions. Our auditing process combines desk-based reviews, on-site visits and third-party assessments to verify compliance. Audits for Putney gardening contractors evaluate recruitment practices, recruitment fees, freedom of movement for workers and grievance mechanisms. Where risks are detected we implement time-bound corrective actions, monitored until full remediation is achieved.

To support ongoing vigilance, the Putney gardeners compliance team maintains a risk register and periodically updates supplier risk ratings. Higher risk suppliers are subject to increased oversight, more frequent audits and mandatory improvement plans. We also build contractual remedies into supplier agreements, including the right to audit and the right to suspend or terminate where modern slavery is confirmed.

Reporting channels are accessible, confidential and varied to ensure anyone can raise concerns without fear of reprisal. Our reporting mechanisms include secure internal hotlines, anonymous third-party reporting and direct escalation to senior management. All reports are logged, triaged and investigated promptly, with support provided to affected workers. We protect whistleblowers and ensure non-retaliation for legitimate disclosures.

Governance, Training and Annual Review

Governance for modern slavery prevention sits with senior leadership and is integrated into our risk management framework. We deliver targeted training for line managers, procurement teams and operational staff across all Gardeners Putney operations to recognise indicators of exploitation and to act appropriately. Training is refreshed annually and when new risk areas are identified.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies, measuring effectiveness through: audit outcomes, number and resolution of reports, supplier remediation success rates and staff training completion. Findings from reviews inform updates to our procedures, supplier contracts and risk assessments.

In conclusion, our Putney gardening team is dedicated to eliminating modern slavery from our operations and supply chains. Through a combination of a strict zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels and a formal annual review process, Gardeners Putney aims to create safer, fairer working conditions for everyone involved in our services.