Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Notting Hill
Gardeners Notting Hill publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to declare our position and ongoing actions to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement outlines responsibilities, expectations, and the practical steps we take to reduce risk, demonstrating our commitment to ethical labour practices across the services and goods we procure.Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy on any form of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. Gardeners Notting Hill requires all staff and suppliers to adhere to the highest standards of integrity. We will not engage with, or continue to contract, any party found to use exploitative labour practices. This slavery and human trafficking statement forms part of our code of conduct and procurement terms.
Scope and Responsibilities
This modern slavery and human trafficking policy covers our direct employees, contractors, and supplier networks. Senior leadership is responsible for oversight while operational teams implement checks. Employees are expected to remain vigilant and to act on any indicators of exploitation. We maintain internal policies that set clear expectations for behaviour and for the treatment of workers throughout our operations and our extended supply chain.Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We conduct robust supplier due diligence and regular audits to identify and mitigate modern slavery risk. Our approach includes:- Risk-based supplier assessments during onboarding and at regular intervals;
- Periodic on-site inspections and documentation checks where practical;
- Contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards and the right to audit.
Where audits identify concerns, we collaborate with suppliers on remediation plans and may suspend or terminate relationships if necessary. Our procurement team applies targeted checks to high-risk categories such as seasonal labour and subcontracted services.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We provide multiple reporting channels so workers and third parties can raise concerns safely and confidentially. Reports may be made through internal managers, a confidential hotline, or designated compliance representatives. All reports are treated seriously, investigated swiftly, and handled with appropriate confidentiality to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. The anti-slavery statement encourages staff and partners to report signs of exploitation.Training, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
We deliver regular training to procurement staff, site managers, and frontline teams to identify indicators of modern slavery. Training emphasises risk recognition, reporting responsibilities, and how to support potentially exploited individuals. We monitor effectiveness through key performance indicators, audit outcomes, and corrective action follow-ups.
Governance and Contractual Controls
Our governance framework assigns clear accountability for anti-slavery measures. Contracts with suppliers include strong anti-slavery representations and warranties, and we reserve the right to require remedial action. Gardeners Notting Hill's procurement policies require transparency about labour practices and subcontractor management throughout the supply chain to ensure compliance with our standards.
