Gardening Enfield - Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Enfield publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and any form of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement summarises the measures we take to identify and address risks, the responsibilities assigned within our organisation, and the actions we will take to eradicate modern slavery from our activities.

We maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy to exploitation. Our modern slavery policy applies to all staff, contractors and suppliers, and it forms part of our procurement, hiring and contracting processes. We require that every partner who works with Gardening Enfield adheres to this policy and demonstrates how they will actively prevent modern slavery within their own businesses.

As part of our slavery statement approach, we perform risk-based due diligence and supplier audits to identify areas of vulnerability. We map supplier relationships, review contracts for human-rights clauses and prioritise high-risk categories for inspection. Our supplier audit programme combines desktop checks with on-site visits where appropriate, and corrective action plans are required when non-compliance is identified.

We operate an internal governance framework that assigns clear accountability for the Modern Slavery Policy to senior management and a nominated compliance lead. Training and awareness-raising form a central part of our prevention strategy: employees receive regular briefings and tailored learning to recognise signs of exploitation and respond in line with our reporting protocols.

Key measures and due diligence

Our preventative controls include:

• Supplier onboarding checks and contractual obligations that embed anti-slavery clauses;
• Periodic supplier audits and compliance reviews, prioritised by risk;
• Training for procurement teams and managers on identifying and managing modern slavery risks;
• Clear escalation routes for concerns and incident response procedures.

We provide multiple reporting channels so staff, suppliers and workers can raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made through internal channels to managers or the compliance lead and via anonymous mechanisms that protect whistleblowers. All reports are treated seriously; each is assessed, investigated and recorded in accordance with our incident management protocol.

Reporting and remediation

When issues are identified, Gardening Enfield will take proportionate remedial action which may include working with suppliers to implement corrective measures, suspending contracts, or terminating relationships where necessary. We are committed to supporting victims and cooperating with authorities and third-party experts when remediation or law enforcement intervention is required.

We publish this anti-modern slavery statement to be transparent about our policies and the progress we make. Our commitment extends to continuous improvement: we will refine our modern slavery statement measures as new risks emerge, share learning with sector partners and strengthen controls where needed.

To ensure effectiveness, Gardening Enfield undertakes an annual review of this slavery statement and associated policies. The review assesses the outcomes of supplier audits, the number and nature of reports received through our reporting channels, the status of corrective actions, and the impact of staff training. Results of the review inform our objectives and resource allocation for the following year.

We maintain strict procurement standards and ongoing monitoring to mitigate modern slavery risks in landscaping, supply of materials, seasonal labour and subcontracting. Our risk assessments consider geographic, sectoral and contractual indicators to shape targeted supplier engagement and audit schedules.

Gardening Enfield is committed to fostering a workplace and supply network free from exploitation. We have a zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery, backed by supplier audits, robust reporting channels, remedial action and a formal annual review to ensure continuous improvement of our policies and practices.