Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Wood Green Commitment

Gardening Wood Green is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the steps we take to identify, assess and mitigate the risks of forced labour within our organisation of Wood Green gardening services. We recognise our duty to uphold human rights and ensure that everyone involved with Gardening Wood-Green is treated with dignity and respect.

Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: no form of modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, or human trafficking will be tolerated in any part of Gardeners of Wood Green’s activities. Every employee, contractor and supplier must act in accordance with this standard. We require adherence to our code of conduct and contractual clauses that explicitly prohibit exploitation and require immediate remedial action should any breach be identified.

We operate a risk-based approach to due diligence across our procurement and contracting processes. For Gardening in Wood Green this includes supplier assessments, background checks and contractual warranties. Our procurement team performs targeted supplier audits and spot checks on higher-risk partners, subcontractors and labour providers. These supplier audits include on-site visits, document reviews and worker interviews designed to verify lawful employment practices, wage compliance and freedom of movement.

To reinforce supplier accountability we maintain a structured audit program:

• Pre-contract screening for modern slavery indicators;
• Periodic supplier audits with corrective action plans;
• Verification of recruitment and payroll records for high-risk tiers.

In addition to audits, we provide training for procurement and operations teams so that potential signs of exploitation are recognised and escalated swiftly across our Wood Green gardening network.

We have clear reporting channels to encourage the safe and confidential escalation of concerns. Staff, contractors and third parties working with Gardening Woodgreen can raise issues through internal HR reporting routes, anonymous whistleblowing mechanisms and through line managers. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. Protection from retaliation is guaranteed for anyone who raises a concern in good faith, and appropriate remedial measures are applied if modern slavery risks are confirmed.

Our approach emphasises collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders to remediate problems quickly and fairly. When audits uncover non-compliance, we implement corrective action plans, provide time-bound support for supplier improvement and, where necessary, suspend or terminate relationships with persistent non-compliant providers. Gardening Wood Green will always prioritise the welfare of affected workers and seek to restore safe working conditions and compensation where possible.

Governance, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

Governance of the modern slavery program sits with senior management and the board oversight committee for responsible sourcing. We use a combination of internal KPIs and supplier performance metrics to monitor progress and ensure our anti-slavery measures remain effective across all Wood Green gardening operations. Regular reporting on audit outcomes and incident responses is provided to leadership and used to refine our policies.

Reporting Channels and Employee Support

We maintain multiple accessible reporting channels, including confidential hotlines and internal escalation pathways, to make it easy for employees and third parties to disclose concerns. Training, awareness campaigns and worker voice initiatives help empower workers to speak up. Our HR and compliance teams coordinate investigations and worker support, ensuring that allegations are independently reviewed and that victims receive appropriate assistance.

Gardening Wood Green undertakes an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies. Each year we assess our risk profile, audit results, training completion rates and corrective actions to identify improvements. The annual review drives updates to our supplier audit schedule, contractual protections and employee learning. We remain committed to continuous improvement and transparent accountability in preventing modern slavery throughout Wood Green gardening services and beyond.