Gardeners Archway Modern Slavery Statement
Gardeners Archway publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to reaffirm our zero-tolerance stance against all forms of forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery declaration reflects our commitment to ethical sourcing, responsible employment practices and continual vigilance throughout our procurement and operational activities.Zero-Tolerance Policy
Our zero-tolerance policy means that any instance of modern slavery, whether direct or within our supply network, will result in immediate action. We require all employees, contractors and partners to comply with labour standards that prohibit coercion, withheld wages, restricted movement and deceptive recruitment. The organisation enforces training, verified identity checks and transparent wage practices to prevent abuse. This anti-slavery policy is embedded within our employment contracts and supplier terms.
The scope of this modern slavery statement covers all Gardeners Archway operations, regional teams and third-party providers. We assess risk by geography, labour intensity and subcontracting complexity. Our approach to preventing slavery and human trafficking includes pre-engagement screening, worker interviews where appropriate, and mandatory declarations from suppliers confirming lawful employment practices.
Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We carry out targeted supplier audits and ongoing due diligence to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks. Audits are risk-based and include documentation reviews, site visits and worker welfare checks. Key audit elements include:- Verification of employment records and payroll systems to ensure lawful pay and working hours.
- On-site assessments of living conditions where provided and interviews with employees where feasible.
- Contract and subcontract mapping to reveal hidden layers of labour supply and potential exploitation.
Suppliers found non-compliant are required to implement corrective action plans with defined timeframes. Persistent or severe breaches lead to contract termination and referral to relevant authorities. We prioritise collaborative remediation where appropriate, to safeguard affected workers while enforcing our standards.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Gardeners Archway maintains secure reporting channels to encourage confidential disclosure of slavery or trafficking concerns. Our reporting channels include a confidential internal hotline, an anonymous online form and protected escalation paths to senior management. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly by trained investigators.
We guarantee non-retaliation for whistleblowers and offer support to affected individuals during investigations. Reports trigger a proportionate response: initial assessment, investigation, remediation and where necessary, referral to law enforcement. We document findings and outcomes to inform risk reduction and future prevention.
Governance and accountability are central to our slavery and human trafficking statement. Senior leadership and the board review key indicators, audit findings and remediation outcomes. Responsibility for execution sits with our Compliance and Procurement teams, who coordinate supplier engagement, audit programmes and worker-safety measures.
Performance metrics include the number of supplier audits completed, incidents reported and remedial actions closed. We use these metrics to refine due diligence and training priorities. The statement is complemented by regular staff training, supplier workshops and contractual clauses that reinforce our expectations.
Gardeners Archway pursues continuous improvement through stakeholder dialogue and best-practice benchmarking. Our procurement processes prioritise transparency, fair recruitment practices and accountable subcontracting models to reduce risk. We encourage suppliers to adopt equivalent anti-slavery commitments and share audit results where confidentiality permits.
