Gardeners Park Royal Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Gardeners Park Royal in respect of the current financial year. It sets out the steps we are taking to identify, prevent and address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Gardeners Park Royal is committed to conducting business ethically and responsibly, and we recognise our duty to respect and uphold human rights in all our activities.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Gardeners Park Royal maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitative working practices. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and any third party acting on our behalf. We expect everyone who works with us or for us to share this commitment and to uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness and respect for individuals.

Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated with the utmost seriousness and may result in the termination of employment or the cessation of commercial relationships, as appropriate. We are committed to taking decisive action wherever modern slavery risks are identified.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Gardeners Park Royal operates in the gardening, landscaping and related services sector. Our supply chains include the sourcing of plants, materials, tools, equipment, uniforms and ancillary services necessary for the delivery of our work. We recognise that certain areas of our supply chain may carry higher risks of labour exploitation, particularly where seasonal or low-skilled labour is used or where goods are produced in jurisdictions with weaker labour protections.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners who share our values and who demonstrably uphold fair labour standards. To support this, we apply the following measures with respect to our suppliers:

We communicate our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery to existing and prospective suppliers and require acknowledgement of our expectations on ethical conduct. Our supplier terms and conditions include obligations regarding compliance with all applicable labour and human rights legislation and standards.

We may conduct supplier assessments and audits, which can include document reviews, site visits and interviews where appropriate and proportionate to the risk profile. These audits are designed to assess working conditions, recruitment practices, wage payment processes and the presence of any indicators of forced or coerced labour.

If a supplier is found to be in breach of our standards, we will consider corrective action plans, closer monitoring or, where necessary, the termination of the relationship. We aim to engage constructively with suppliers to promote sustainable improvements while maintaining our zero-tolerance approach to serious abuses.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardeners Park Royal encourages all employees, workers, suppliers and other stakeholders to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in our business or supply chains. Concerns can be reported through internal management channels or via our whistleblowing arrangements.

Reports may be made anonymously where permitted and will be treated confidentially as far as is practical. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. All reports are assessed promptly, and where appropriate we will investigate, take remedial action, and, if necessary, refer matters to the relevant authorities.

Training and Awareness

We are working to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, contract management and recruitment. Training and guidance will cover how to identify warning signs of exploitation, how to respond to concerns, and the use of reporting channels.

Managers with responsibility for suppliers and labour arrangements receive additional information on due diligence, ethical sourcing and our expectations for third-party conduct.

Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Gardeners Park Royal. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through periodic reviews of supplier performance, incidents reported, and the outcomes of any audits or investigations.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to reflect any changes in our operations, legal and regulatory developments, and best practice guidance. As part of this yearly review, we consider whether further steps are required to strengthen our policies, processes and controls. Updated versions of the statement are approved by senior management and communicated internally and externally.

Gardeners Park Royal remains committed to continuous improvement in the identification, prevention and mitigation of modern slavery risks and to promoting fair, safe and respectful working conditions throughout our business and supply chains.