Gardener Dalston Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Gardener Dalston's commitment to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery, forced labour and exploitation. Our declaration reflects the company's core values and legal obligations, demonstrating how the company identifies risk, enforces controls and provides channels for reporting concerns. This statement applies to all colleagues, contractors and suppliers working with Gardener Dalston.

We recognise that a credible modern slavery policy must be practical, measurable and enforced. To that end, our leadership team has endorsed clear standards of conduct and expectations for ethical behaviour. We require every member of staff to complete training on modern slavery awareness and duty to report, and managers are given specific responsibilities for monitoring supplier relationships. Our approach combines policy, people and process to reduce the risk of exploitation.

The company pursues an active programme of supplier due diligence. Before onboarding, suppliers undergo a risk assessment based on sector, geography and labour intensity. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced scrutiny, including document review, site visits and contractual requirements that embed anti-slavery clauses. We publish a slavery and human trafficking statement that summarises these measures and our expectations for sustainable, ethical sourcing.

Supplier audits and assurance

Gardener Dalston operates a robust supplier audit programme designed to verify compliance and drive continuous improvement. Audits combine remote assessments and on-site inspections where necessary. Audit focus areas include working hours, wage payment, recruitment practices and freedom of movement. Where non-compliance is identified, we apply a clear remediation pathway and, where remediation is not possible or refused, we will terminate the relationship in line with our zero-tolerance stance.

Key elements of our supplier audit and control framework include:

• Pre-contract checks — verification of documentation and references;
• Risk-based site inspections — targeted reviews of labour practices;
• Corrective action plans — timebound remediation with follow-up audits;
• Contractual clauses — anti-slavery covenants and termination rights;
• Capacity building — training and resources to support suppliers in meeting standards.

Reporting channels and protection

We maintain multiple, confidential reporting channels to ensure potential incidents can be raised safely and promptly. Employees and third parties can report concerns through anonymous whistleblowing mechanisms or by escalating to designated compliance officers. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with appropriate confidentiality. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and offer support to affected individuals during investigations. Our approach is focused on remediation for victims and accountability for perpetrators.