Gardening Pinner Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Pinner presents this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm a clear and unequivocal position: we have a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms. This anti-slavery statement reflects our commitment to ethical operations across our gardening services, supply chains and contractor relationships. We recognise that a robust modern slavery policy requires continual vigilance, practical steps and clear accountability.

We adopt an anti-modern slavery approach that combines preventive measures, supplier engagement and responsive reporting. Our expectations are explicit: all partners, suppliers and workers connected with Gardening Pinner must comply with labour laws, respect workers' rights, and eliminate any practices that could amount to forced labour, debt bondage, involuntary servitude or exploitative practices.

As an ongoing slavery and human trafficking statement, this document sets out our policies and actions. We emphasise that breach of these standards by any supplier or contractor will lead to remedial action, up to and including termination of contracts. Our senior management team oversees implementation and is accountable for ensuring the anti-slavery statement is embedded into business activity.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Gardening Pinner implements targeted supplier audits and due diligence to assess and mitigate risks in the procurement chain. We use risk-based screening to prioritise suppliers for audit, focusing on areas with higher vulnerability to exploitation. Audits combine document review, site visits where feasible, and worker interviews to verify compliance with our standards.

Our supplier audit programme includes:

• Verification of employment records and wage payments;
• Checks on recruitment practices and the presence of any recruitment fees;
• Assessment of working hours, health and safety, and freedom of movement;
• Corrective action plans where issues are identified and follow-up verification.

Suppliers are required to sign our contractual anti-slavery clauses and participate in remedial steps where non-compliance is found. We seek to develop long-term supplier relationships that support improvements in labour standards rather than simply severing ties without remediation when appropriate.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels to encourage the safe disclosure of suspected modern slavery or exploitative labour practices. Employees, contractors and third parties are encouraged to report concerns through anonymous hotlines or designated internal reporting routes. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and followed by protective measures for whistleblowers and affected individuals.

Our reporting framework emphasises non-retaliation, confidentiality and timely investigation. We train managers and personnel on identifying indicators of forced labour and establishing appropriate responses. Where appropriate, we work with external experts and, when necessary, with law enforcement or social support agencies to ensure victims receive protection and assistance.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: Gardening Pinner commits to an annual review of this modern slavery and human trafficking policy. Each year we will evaluate the effectiveness of our risk assessments, supplier audits, training programmes and reporting mechanisms, then publish findings internally and update practices. The review supports continual improvement and adaptability to emerging risks and best practice.