Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Wembley
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Gardeners Wembley and affiliated teams to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. We, the Wembley gardeners and Gardeners of Wembley colleagues, adopt a zero-tolerance approach to any practice that exploits workers, and we expect the same high standards from our suppliers and partners.
Our statement applies to all activities conducted by Gardeners-Wembley, including seasonal landscapers, subcontracted planting services and any contractual engagement with third parties. The scope covers direct employees, subcontracted staff and any individuals engaged through labour providers. We define modern slavery broadly to include forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
As a business of Gardeners Wembley, we operate a clear and enforced zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. Key prevention measures include supplier due diligence, mandatory contractual clauses, worker rights education and documented procedures for identifying and responding to potential risks. We maintain documented expectations that are embedded in procurement and onboarding processes.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We provide multiple, accessible reporting channels for concerns about forced labour or exploitation. Employees and third parties are encouraged to raise issues through confidential channels. Our reporting framework includes:- Anonymous reporting mechanisms and secure escalation routes
- Internal investigations led by trained compliance personnel
- Protection from retaliation for good-faith reports
We conduct regular supplier audits and risk assessments as part of our supply chain due diligence. Audits include documentation reviews, site visits and worker interviews where permitted. Suppliers are evaluated against labour standards and required to demonstrate compliance with our anti-slavery criteria. Where non-compliance is identified we implement corrective action plans, with clear timelines and follow-up audits to ensure remediation.
Supplier Audits and Remediation
Our supplier audit approach balances routine checks and targeted investigations into higher-risk areas. Audit findings result in one of the following outcomes:- Immediate remediation plans with monitoring
- Temporary suspension pending corrective action
- Termination of contracts for persistent or severe breaches
We require all contractual agreements to contain anti-slavery and human trafficking clauses that oblige suppliers to comply with our standards and allow us to audit compliance. Employment terms and pay practices are reviewed to reduce risk factors such as excessive fees, restricted movement and retention of identity documents. The procurement team and site managers will work together to enforce these contractual obligations in daily operations.
The annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement is a core element of our governance. On at least a yearly basis, Gardeners Wembley will reassess risk profiles, audit outcomes and the effectiveness of reporting channels. The review process includes feedback from internal stakeholders, analysis of incident trends and an update to policy, training and supplier requirements where gaps are identified.
In conclusion, Gardeners Wembley remains firmly committed to eradicating modern slavery from our business and the wider supply chain. We will continue to strengthen our policies, maintain robust supplier audits, promote safe reporting channels and conduct a thorough annual review to drive continuous improvement. Our position is clear: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any form and will act decisively to protect workers and uphold human rights across every aspect of our operations.
