Gardener Finchley Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Finchley is committed to upholding human rights and preventing all forms of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach, policies and actions to identify and mitigate risks of forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery, and this anti-slavery stance is embedded in our corporate values and staff training programmes. The following statement explains how our modern slavery policy is applied across the business.

Scope and commitment

We maintain a clear and consistent stance: no person should be subjected to slavery or servitude in connection with our business. Our modern slavery policy covers all employees, contractors and suppliers. We require compliance with statutory obligations relating to the slavery and human trafficking statement and adopt higher standards where practicable. Our procurement decisions consider labour standards and the risk of exploitation across sourcing countries and subcontracted services.

Governance and responsibilities

The Board reviews anti-slavery performance and approves this anti-slavery statement annually. Senior management are responsible for implementation and for ensuring supplier due diligence is carried out. We train relevant staff to recognise indicators of exploitation and to escalate concerns through designated reporting channels. All employees are expected to adhere to our code of conduct which explicitly prohibits modern slavery and human trafficking in any form.

Supplier management is a core control. We maintain a risk-based approach to supplier audits and monitoring. Our programme includes:

• Pre-qualification checks that assess labour standards and recruitment practices.
• Contract clauses requiring suppliers to comply with our modern slavery policy.
• On-site and remote audits targeting higher risk sectors and geographies.
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits where issues are identified.

We work collaboratively with suppliers to strengthen controls, offering guidance where appropriate and requiring remediation where non-compliance is detected. Our supplier audit process is documented and updated to reflect evolving industry best practice, with a focus on transparency and continuous improvement. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where critical risks are not addressed.

Reporting channels are accessible and protected. Anyone who suspects or becomes aware of potential modern slavery concerns in connection with Gardener Finchley can report issues through internal channels established to ensure confidentiality and non-retaliation. These internal reporting mechanisms are supported by whistleblowing procedures and escalation routes to senior managers for urgent matters.

Reports are investigated promptly and impartially. We take appropriate remedial steps, which may include working with external experts, law enforcement or humanitarian services to support affected individuals. Our approach balances quick action with careful evidence gathering and legal compliance. Employees receive training on how to use the reporting channels and are encouraged to speak up without fear.

Annual review and continuous improvement — This modern slavery and human trafficking statement is reviewed at least once a year and updated to reflect new risks, regulatory changes and lessons learned from incidents and audits. The Board formally approves the annual review and receives summaries of audit findings, remediation activity and training completion rates. We also monitor sector trends and engage with peers to align practices and improve effectiveness.