Gardening Lee Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Lee sets out this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and all forms of exploitation in our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery policy reflects our core values and explains how our modern slavery policy and anti-slavery statement apply across our services, procurement and partnerships. We recognise that transparency and active management are essential to reducing risk and protecting people.

As a responsible employer and buyer, Gardening Lee enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward slavery and trafficking. Our slavery and human trafficking statement captures the principles that govern hiring, worker treatment and third-party engagement. We emphasise fair pay, safe working conditions and lawful recruitment practices across every part of our business, from grounds maintenance to seasonal labour.

This modern slavery policy is embedded in our policies and contracts. We require all suppliers to adhere to our code of conduct, and we expect transparency in labour sourcing. The Gardening Lee anti-slavery policy includes mandatory clauses in supplier agreements that prohibit forced labour and child labour, and allow us to audit and, if necessary, terminate relationships that breach these requirements.

Our Commitments and Controls

Gardening Lee commits to proactive due diligence and continuous improvement. We assess risk across product types and geographic sourcing, and we provide training to staff and managers responsible for procurement and HR. Our commitments include worker voice mechanisms, recruitment checks and contract clarity for temporary workers and subcontractors.

We operate a structured supplier audit and review programme. Key measures include:

• Supplier Code of Conduct requiring compliance with human rights standards.
• On-site and remote audits to verify labour conditions and documentation.
• Corrective action plans where issues are identified, with follow-up verification.
• Risk-based supplier screening prior to onboarding and during contract renewal.

Where audits indicate non-compliance, Gardening Lee implements escalation pathways, supports remediation where feasible and reserves the right to cease trading with suppliers who fail to improve. These supplier audits form a central part of our procurement assurance and our broader slavery and human trafficking statement.

Reporting, Monitoring and Annual Review

Gardening Lee provides secure reporting channels for workers, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about potential slavery, exploitation or unsafe working conditions. Our reporting channels are designed to protect confidentiality and guard against retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly by our compliance team and escalated to senior management when necessary.

We maintain a programme of monitoring that includes regular reviews of policies, spot checks and performance metrics. Monitoring outcomes are recorded and used to refine controls, training materials and supplier expectations. Whistleblowing protections and accessible complaint mechanisms form an essential part of our worker protection framework.

Gardening Lee will conduct an annual review of this Modern slavery statement Gardening Lee publishes and the measures it describes. That review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, the reach and impact of supplier audits, the responsiveness of reporting channels and the results of remediation actions. Findings inform updates to policy, additional training and resource allocation for areas of higher risk.

Responsibility for implementing and reviewing our modern slavery policy rests with designated senior leaders and a cross-functional committee. We maintain records of audits, investigations and corrective actions, and we commit to continuous improvement in our anti-slavery statement and practices.

In summary, Gardening Lee affirms a clear, enforceable stance against modern slavery, with a suite of practical controls — supplier audits, confidential reporting channels, training and an annual review cycle — to uphold human rights across our operations and supply chains. We will continue to strengthen our systems to detect, remedy and prevent any instance of forced labour or trafficking.