Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Wormwood Scrubs
Gardeners Wormwood Scrubs is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights in every part of our work. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the risk of exploitation can exist in many sectors, including landscaping, grounds maintenance, procurement, logistics, and subcontracted services.
Our approach is based on a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery. We expect all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners to uphold the same standard. If any concern is identified, we act promptly, investigate thoroughly, and take appropriate action. This includes pausing relationships, removing non-compliant suppliers, and supporting remediation where possible and lawful.
The Gardeners Wormwood Scrubs modern slavery commitment applies across recruitment, onboarding, working conditions, and procurement. We do not permit intimidation, document withholding, debt bondage, child labour, or any practice that restricts a worker’s freedom. Our internal policies are reviewed to ensure they remain aligned with current legislation and ethical expectations, helping us maintain a safe and responsible workplace.
Supplier due diligence is a core control in our framework. Before engaging new vendors, we assess the nature of the service, labour model, and country or sector risks. Higher-risk suppliers may be required to complete additional declarations, provide worker-rights evidence, and confirm compliance with wage, hours, and accommodation standards. This is supported by supplier audits and targeted checks where concerns arise.
Our audits may include document reviews, site visits, subcontractor verification, and interviews focused on employment practices. We look for signs of restricted movement, unsafe retention of passports, unusual recruitment fees, or unclear pay arrangements. Findings are recorded, tracked, and escalated through management channels so that corrective action can be monitored and completed within clear timeframes.
Training helps our teams recognise potential warning signs. Managers and procurement staff are briefed on labour exploitation risks, ethical sourcing expectations, and how to challenge practices that could conceal abuse. We also encourage careful review of labour providers and recruitment intermediaries, since modern slavery can occur indirectly through layered supply chains.
Reporting concerns is essential to the effectiveness of this statement. Anyone working with or for Gardeners Wormwood Scrubs can raise issues through internal reporting channels, including line management, senior leadership, and designated safeguarding routes. Concerns may relate to unsafe recruitment, coercion, underpayment, excessive working hours, or signs that a worker is not free to leave their role.
Reports are handled confidentially and without retaliation. Where a concern is raised, we assess the facts, preserve relevant evidence, and decide whether urgent protective steps are needed. If modern slavery indicators are found, we will prioritise the safety of affected individuals and cooperate with appropriate authorities when required. We expect all personnel to support a culture of openness and responsibility.
We recognise that modern slavery risks can change over time as our business activities, labour markets, and supplier base evolve. For that reason, this statement is subject to an annual review. Each review considers incidents, audit outcomes, legal updates, training activity, and improvements needed in our controls. The updated statement is approved by senior management and used to strengthen future action.
Governance and Continuous Improvement
Accountability for this statement sits with our leadership team, who oversee compliance and monitor progress against action plans. We measure the effectiveness of our approach by reviewing supplier performance, audit results, reported concerns, and corrective actions completed. Where gaps are identified, we strengthen controls and revise our procedures to better protect workers.
Our Commitment
Gardeners Wormwood Scrubs will continue to promote ethical labour standards across all operations. Through a firm zero-tolerance policy, targeted supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review cycle, we aim to reduce modern slavery risk and uphold dignity, transparency, and accountability in every working relationship.