Gardeners Brompton Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Brompton is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to meeting our responsibilities and demonstrates our zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking or exploitation.

Our anti-slavery commitment applies to all colleagues, contractors and partners. The scope of this modern slavery statement includes direct operations, distribution, procurement and third-party services. We expect everyone engaged by Gardeners Brompton to uphold our standards, and we require suppliers to adopt equivalent policies and practices.

Policies and Supplier Expectations

We maintain a clear zero-tolerance position and a written slavery and human trafficking policy. Our supplier code of conduct outlines minimum standards on wages, working hours, freedom of movement and the right to terminate employment. Key elements include:

• Due diligence processes before onboarding suppliers;
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws;
• Remediation measures where non-compliance is found.

We operate a risk-based supplier audit program to identify and address potential risks of modern slavery. Audits include documentation reviews, on-site inspections where feasible and worker interviews to assess working conditions and wages. These supplier audits are a cornerstone of our approach to responsible sourcing and supply chain transparency.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

Our supplier audit process is layered: initial risk assessment, periodic monitoring, and targeted audits based on risk indicators. We prioritise suppliers in higher-risk categories and regions. Findings from audits lead to corrective action plans, and persistent non-compliance can result in contract termination. We also promote continuous improvement through training and capacity building for suppliers.

Gardeners Brompton will not knowingly work with suppliers that permit exploitation. We leverage contractual obligations, independent audits and collaborative supplier engagement to reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking across our procurement activities.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential channels for reporting concerns, including anonymous reporting mechanisms accessible to employees and supply chain workers. Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Our reporting channels protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure issues are escalated to senior management for resolution.

How reports are handled:

• Initial acknowledgement and risk assessment;
• Thorough investigation with documented findings;
• Remedial action, support for affected individuals and follow-up monitoring.

Training, Responsibilities and Annual Review

We provide regular training for staff involved in procurement, HR and operations to ensure awareness of modern slavery risks and our obligations. Responsibilities are assigned at board and operational levels to ensure accountability. Gardeners Brompton conducts an annual review of our policies, processes and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and drive continual improvement.

Each year we review audit outcomes, incident reports, supplier engagement results and training completion rates. This annual review informs updates to our risk assessments, supplier audit frequency and escalation procedures. The review process helps us refine our approach to eliminating modern slavery from our business and supply chain.

In summary, Gardeners Brompton’s anti-slavery and human trafficking strategy is built on clear policy, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a commitment to continual improvement through annual review. We remain dedicated to upholding human rights and ensuring that our anti-slavery statement is both meaningful and effective in addressing modern slavery risks.