Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Crews Hill

Gardeners Crews Hill is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to help prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and wider supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, and we take a zero-tolerance policy approach to any practice that violates labour rights or personal freedom.

As a responsible business, Gardeners Crews Hill expects all staff, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the highest ethical standards. Our commitment applies across sourcing, procurement, and service delivery. We aim to identify risks early, act decisively where concerns arise, and maintain clear standards that support lawful and fair working conditions. This statement reflects our ongoing effort to protect workers and strengthen accountability throughout our operations.

We require all suppliers and business partners to comply with our expectations on modern slavery prevention. This includes lawful recruitment practices, fair wages, safe working conditions, and the freedom of workers to leave employment in line with legal obligations. We assess relationships based on risk, country of origin, labour practices, and the nature of the goods or services provided. Where needed, we carry out supplier audits to review documentation, employment processes, and labour standards.

Supplier audits are a key part of our control framework. These reviews may include checks on subcontracting arrangements, worker identification procedures, payroll records, and evidence of ethical recruitment. If a supplier fails to meet our requirements, we may request corrective action, increase monitoring, or suspend the relationship. Serious breaches may result in immediate termination of contracts where appropriate. Our aim is not only compliance, but meaningful improvement across the supply chain.

We also provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Staff, workers, and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion of exploitation, coercion, unsafe labour practices, or document irregularities. All concerns are treated seriously and reviewed promptly. Reports are handled with discretion, and we seek to preserve confidentiality wherever possible. Any allegation is assessed, documented, and escalated through the appropriate internal process.

Training and awareness are important to maintaining an effective modern slavery prevention programme. Relevant teams are made aware of the indicators of forced labour, deceptive recruitment, debt bondage, restricted movement, and wage withholding. By strengthening awareness, Gardeners Crews Hill supports earlier detection and better decision-making. We believe that informed employees and responsible suppliers help create a safer and more ethical business environment.

Our governance arrangements ensure that modern slavery risks are reviewed at senior level. Responsibilities are assigned to relevant managers who oversee due diligence, supplier engagement, and remedial action when concerns are identified. We use a proportionate risk-based approach, focusing attention where vulnerabilities are greatest. This helps us respond effectively to changing conditions and maintain consistent standards throughout the year.

Annual review is an essential part of our commitment. This statement and the supporting measures are reviewed at least once every year to reflect changes in legislation, business activity, supplier risk, and operational learning. The review may lead to updated controls, revised audit procedures, improved training, or enhanced reporting arrangements. In this way, Gardeners Crews Hill continues to strengthen its response and improve transparency.

We will continue to monitor our progress and take practical steps to reduce the risk of modern slavery in all areas of the business. Our approach is based on vigilance, accountability, and respect for human rights. By maintaining a firm zero-tolerance policy, conducting supplier audits, enabling secure reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Gardeners Crews Hill reinforces its commitment to ethical conduct and responsible trading.

This statement is approved as part of our ongoing corporate responsibility framework and applies to all relevant activities connected with Gardeners Crews Hill. We remain dedicated to continuous improvement, stronger supply chain oversight, and fair treatment for every person involved in our work.