Gardener Finsbury Park Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Finsbury Park is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and to ensuring that modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply networks. This Modern Slavery Statement describes the steps we take to prevent exploitation, and reflects a zero-tolerance approach across our services. We publish this Gardener Finsbury Park statement to make our policies transparent and to set clear expectations for suppliers and partners.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of slavery or exploitation. All staff, contractors and partners are expected to comply with this policy. Our code of conduct and employment practices set out minimum standards on wages, working hours and the right to leave. Managers have responsibility to enforce standards and HR conducts audits of payroll and recruitment practices. We provide regular training and mandatory briefings so teams recognise signs of exploitation and understand reporting channels. Strong governance ensures allegations are investigated promptly and remedial action is taken where required.

Supplier due diligence and supplier audits are central to our prevention strategy. We assess suppliers at onboarding and periodically thereafter, combining document checks, risk-based assessments and on-site evaluations where necessary. Our procurement process embeds anti-slavery criteria, and we maintain a register of high-risk suppliers. We also include anti-slavery clauses within contractual terms to ensure suppliers are contractually obliged to comply with our policies and to allow us to suspend or terminate contracts in breach. Where risks are identified we require immediate corrective action and track progress until issues are fully resolved.

Scope and Commitment

This modern slavery policy applies across all Gardener Finsbury Park activities including horticultural services, maintenance, events support and any outsourced operations. The scope extends to our supply chain and to subcontractors and labour providers. We are committed to continuous improvement and to aligning our approach with recognised best practice and legal requirements concerning modern slavery. We engage with peer organisations to share lessons learned and to strengthen collective responses to exploitation.

Our supplier audit programme includes targeted checks and a tiered approach to inspections. Key elements include:

• Risk-based supplier screening and periodic reassessment;
• On-site supplier audits focusing on labour conditions, recruitment fees and documentation;
• Verification of payment records and working hours;
• Remediation plans and follow-up audits to ensure corrective action.

We work collaboratively with suppliers to address issues, providing guidance and requiring action plans for non-compliance. Where suppliers fail to remediate in agreed timeframes we escalate to contractual remedies, including suspension or termination and replacement sourcing.

We require suppliers to demonstrate they pay workers fairly, do not charge recruitment fees and maintain adequate records. Supplier audits are scheduled according to risk and previous performance. We also provide training and supplier workshops to raise awareness of forced labour indicators and the practical steps suppliers can take to mitigate risks. Procurement staff receive training on how to evaluate supplier responses and evidence during onboarding and ongoing reviews.

Reporting Channels and Protection

We maintain accessible reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about exploitation; these channels allow anonymous reporting where appropriate. All reports are handled confidentially and we have procedures to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Allegations are investigated by trained staff and, where required, referred to appropriate enforcement agencies. Investigations follow documented procedures to ensure fairness and timely resolution.

Our annual review process assesses the effectiveness of policies, supplier audits and remediation outcomes. The review includes performance metrics such as number of audits completed, findings and timeframes for remediation, and any substantiated incidents. This assessment informs our action plan for the following year and is presented to senior leadership for oversight. Contracts include audit rights and the right to require remediation; persistent failures lead to contract termination and replacement processes.

In closing, Gardener Finsbury Park reaffirms its commitment to eradicating modern slavery and forced labour in every form. We will continue to strengthen our Modern Slavery Statement and anti-slavery controls through ongoing supplier engagement, continuous monitoring and an annual review cycle. This Gardener Finsbury Park anti-slavery declaration represents a living framework that will evolve with emerging risks and standards. We commit to transparency in our progress and will update this statement annually to reflect new measures and outcomes, ensuring that our Gardener Finsbury Park modern slavery efforts remain visible and accountable. We expect all partners to join us in protecting workers and upholding human rights.