Gardener Chelsea Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Chelsea is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach, reflects our zero-tolerance policy and explains the measures we take to reduce risk and respond to any concerns. We consider this an essential part of our duty to uphold human rights and ethical sourcing.

Our modern slavery and anti-slavery commitments apply to all staff, contractors and third parties who deliver goods or services to us. We maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, bonded labour, child labour or exploitation. Any allegation will be taken seriously and investigated promptly in accordance with our disciplinary and remedial procedures.

The scope of this slavery and human trafficking statement spans Gardener Chelsea’s direct operations and our supply chain partners. We publish this slavery statement to be transparent about our practices, the steps we take to identify risk, and how we seek to eliminate vulnerabilities in procurement, contracting and site operations.

Policies and Governance

We have embedded an anti-modern slavery policy within our governance framework. Senior leadership endorses the policy and ensures accountability through regular reports to the management team. Our procurement policy requires suppliers to meet defined labour standards and to confirm adherence to the principles set out in this document.

To reinforce our commitments we operate a programme of supplier due diligence and audits. This includes risk-based supplier assessments, contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards, and periodic on-site or remote audits. Suppliers identified as higher risk are subject to enhanced checks and corrective action plans until compliance is achieved.

Key supplier control measures include:

• Supplier audits: scheduled and surprise reviews focused on worker documentation, pay records and working conditions;
• Contractual obligations: mandatory clauses prohibiting forced labour and requiring cooperation with investigations;
• Training: targeted training for procurement and site teams to recognise signs of modern slavery and how to respond.

Reporting and Remediation

We provide multiple secure and confidential reporting channels for staff, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about suspected exploitation. Reports may be made through anonymous hotlines, internal reporting systems or directly to designated compliance officers. All reports are treated confidentially and investigated without delay.

Our approach to remediation is victim-focused: we prioritise safe outcomes for affected individuals, take steps to stop ongoing harm, and seek to remediate where abuse is confirmed. Corrective actions for suppliers range from mandated improvement plans to contract termination where necessary.

We maintain a record of reported incidents, investigations and outcomes to inform continuous improvement. Where breaches are identified, we apply proportionate sanctions and work with partners to address root causes and prevent recurrence.

Implementation of this modern slavery and trafficking policy involves cross-functional collaboration across procurement, HR, legal and site management. We require all employees to complete training on identifying and reporting suspected modern slavery and ensure that managers understand escalation pathways.

To support transparency we publish summaries of our actions and progress in our annual reporting cycle. Our actions are guided by recognised best practice and relevant international standards, and we continuously refine our approach as new risks emerge.

We undertake an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our associated policies and procedures. The annual review evaluates effectiveness, the outcomes of supplier audits, incident casework and training completion rates. Findings from each review inform updates to policy, priority actions and resource allocation for the subsequent year.

By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels and a committed annual review process, Gardener Chelsea seeks to minimise the risk of modern slavery across our operations and supply chains. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and to working with partners who share our commitment to ethical labour practices.

All employees and suppliers are expected to uphold these standards and to engage cooperatively with any enquiries or audits. Together we aim to eliminate exploitation and ensure safe, fair working conditions for everyone engaged in delivering our services.

Approved by the Board — Gardener Chelsea will continue to monitor, review and strengthen this Modern Slavery Statement to reflect evolving risks and to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to protecting human rights.