Gardeners Cricklewood Modern Slavery Statement
Gardeners Cricklewood is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach, the steps we take to manage risk across our supply chain, and our ongoing commitment to ethical labour standards. We recognise that a clear, enforceable policy is essential to safeguard workers and protect the integrity of our business operations.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, bonded labour, child labour and any form of exploitation. All employees, contractors and partners are required to comply with our anti-slavery standards, and any breach will result in immediate action up to and including termination of contracts. The Gardeners Cricklewood anti-slavery policy applies across our entire organisation and to supplier relationships.
We deploy practical measures to ensure compliance by our suppliers. These include targeted supplier audits and assessments that evaluate working conditions, wage practices and recruitment processes. Audit criteria include:
- Verification of legal working status and documentation;
- Records of wage payments and hours worked;
- Evidence of fair recruitment fees and the absence of debt bondage.
Gardeners Cricklewood’s modern slavery policy is woven into procurement and contracting processes. We use risk-based due diligence for new and existing vendors and require contractual commitments to ethical sourcing standards. Our procurement teams are trained to spot red flags and to escalate concerns. We also encourage the use of local suppliers where practical, to reduce the complexity of supply chains and to enhance transparency.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We maintain secure reporting channels for workers, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about potential exploitation. Reports may be submitted confidentially through internal reporting mechanisms or by designated representatives within the business. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. All reports are investigated promptly and thoroughly, with appropriate remedial action taken where necessary.To support prevention, Gardeners Cricklewood provides targeted training to staff and procurement teams on identifying signs of modern slavery and how to use reporting channels effectively. We also publish clear expectations for suppliers and include mandatory clauses in contracts that require compliance with anti-slavery laws and our own standards.
We believe continuous monitoring is essential. Our supplier audit programme includes both desktop reviews and on-site inspections where risk levels justify more rigorous checks. Where audits reveal non-compliance, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans and, if necessary, apply contractual sanctions or cease relationships. This is part of our broader anti-slavery statement approach to responsible sourcing.
Our governance framework assigns responsibility for modern slavery compliance to senior management and relevant operational teams. We use key performance indicators to track the effectiveness of our measures and publish internal reports summarising findings from supplier audits and investigations. These performance metrics are used to refine our processes and target higher-risk areas for further scrutiny.
Annual Review and Ongoing Commitment Gardeners Cricklewood conducts an annual review of our modern slavery measures to ensure they remain effective and aligned with evolving legal and ethical standards. This review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, training completion rates and the broader risk environment. Following each annual review we update policies, enhance training, and adjust supplier engagement strategies as necessary. Our commitment to eradicating modern slavery is enduring: we will continue to improve transparency, strengthen supplier audits and maintain accessible reporting channels to protect vulnerable workers across our operations.
