Gardening Docklands Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Docklands is committed to an unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing forced labour, debt bondage and exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility and present a clear anti-slavery statement that guides staff, suppliers and partners in upholding human rights and labour standards.

We embed a strong culture of compliance through policies, training and leadership oversight. Our modern slavery policy is reinforced by mandatory training for procurement, operations and HR teams, ensuring that awareness of forced labour indicators is part of everyday decision-making. We align our actions with relevant legislation and adopt best practices to maintain a slavery and human trafficking statement that is meaningful and actionable.

To ensure accountability we operate a programme of supplier due diligence and supplier audits. We assess suppliers at onboarding and at regular intervals, combining self-assessments, document reviews and targeted on-site inspections where risk indicators are identified. Our procurement terms require suppliers to comply with our anti-slavery standards and to cascade those requirements to subcontractors and labour providers.

We communicate expectations clearly: all suppliers must demonstrate transparent recruitment practices, pay lawful wages and prohibit fees for recruitment. Our procurement team uses a risk-based approach to prioritise audits in sectors and regions with higher vulnerability to exploitation. Actions following audits may include corrective action plans, capacity building and, where necessary, contractual termination for persistent non-compliance.

Reporting channels are central to enforcing our commitments. We provide multiple, confidential avenues for raising concerns, allowing employees, contractors and supply chain workers to report suspected modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Reports may be submitted through internal whistleblowing mechanisms, incident reporting systems and designated HR channels. We ensure each report is investigated by trained personnel and that appropriate remedial steps are taken.

Our reporting and remediation protocols prioritise the safety and wellbeing of potential victims. When exploitation is identified, we work to secure immediate protection, provide access to support services and engage with local authorities and civil society organisations where appropriate. We emphasise that remediation must restore rights and dignity rather than penalise victims.

Governance for this slavery compliance statement is overseen by senior leadership and the board, with regular updates provided to ensure strategic alignment and resource allocation. Responsibilities are assigned across departments: procurement leads supplier engagement, HR drives workplace protections and compliance teams manage audits and investigations. Cross-functional coordination ensures a coherent, company-wide approach to preventing modern slavery.

Our commitments are captured in a set of practical measures, including:

• Prevention: training, contractual clauses and risk assessments.
• Detection: supplier audits, monitoring and whistleblower channels.
• Remediation: victim-centred response and corrective action.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Review Cycle

We undertake an annual review of our modern slavery activities to evaluate effectiveness, reflect on lessons learned and strengthen controls. This review examines audit outcomes, report records, remediation success and training coverage. Findings are used to update policies, refine risk criteria and allocate resources where the potential for modern slavery is greatest. The annual review ensures our anti-slavery policy remains responsive to emerging risks.