Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Hainault

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Gardening Hainault and affiliated teams to prevent forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chain. Gardening Hainault Ltd acknowledges its responsibility to uphold worker rights and maintains a zero-tolerance policy on all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking.

We publish this policy to be transparent about our approach to eliminating modern slavery from gardening in Hainault and related services. Our commitment applies to employees, contractors and subcontractors engaged by Hainault gardening services, temporary labour and suppliers. We emphasise that adherence to labour standards forms a core part of supplier selection and ongoing supplier relations.

Our zero-tolerance policy requires immediate action if any suspicion or evidence of forced labour is identified. Allegations are investigated promptly and proportionately, and appropriate sanctions are applied, up to contract termination and referrals to law enforcement when required. The policy is supported by mandatory training for managers and recruitment teams, and regular communications to staff about rights at work and safe recruitment practices.

To manage risk across the supply chain, Gardening Hainault conducts supplier audits and due diligence tailored to the level of exposure. Our supplier assurance framework includes:

• Risk-based screening during onboarding and annually thereafter;
• On-site audits and third-party verification for higher-risk suppliers and contractors;
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with labour standards and the right to audit;
• Remediation plans for suppliers found non-compliant, with timelines and follow-up audits.

We use a combination of documentary checks, worker interviews and independent assessment where appropriate. The goal is to verify living and working conditions, wage practices, recruitment fee arrangements and freedom of movement for personnel involved in garden maintenance, landscaping materials and seasonal planting supply chains. Gardening Hainault seeks continuous improvement from suppliers through capacity building and clear expectations.

Reporting Channels and Confidentiality

All members of our community are encouraged to report concerns. Gardening Hainault provides multiple reporting channels to ensure accessible, confidential and safe reporting for staff, contractors and third parties. Reports can be raised through internal channels and via independent, anonymous mechanisms established by our compliance team. Every report is treated seriously, assessed swiftly, and managed with confidentiality to protect whistleblowers and alleged victims.

Our investigation protocol includes risk assessment, victim support measures and escalation to relevant authorities when necessary. We explicitly prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith. Hainault garden care leaders are trained to respond sensitively and to coordinate with support services for those impacted.

Where issues are identified, we implement remedial actions which may include supplier improvement plans, worker restitution, contractual penalties or termination of business relationships. We also document lessons learned and update policies to reduce recurrence. Transparency and accountability are essential to our approach.

Governance, Monitoring and Annual Review

Ownership of this statement sits with senior management and the board of Gardening Hainault. We integrate modern slavery risk management into our corporate governance processes, with defined roles for compliance, procurement and HR. Regular performance indicators monitor the effectiveness of actions taken and feed into strategic decision-making.

An annual review of our modern slavery statement and supporting policies ensures currency and responsiveness to emerging risks. This review evaluates audit outcomes, incident reports, supplier performance and regulatory developments. Improvements arising from the review are incorporated into our training, supplier contracts and operational procedures for gardening in Hainault and beyond.

Gardening Hainault remains committed to eradicating modern slavery within our sphere of influence. Through a combination of a clear zero-tolerance stance, robust supplier audits, multiple reporting channels and a rigorous annual review process, we aim to protect workers and uphold the highest standards across all our horticultural and landscaping activities.