Gardeners Euston Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Euston is committed to combatting modern slavery in all its forms. This Modern Slavery Statement (also referred to as our slavery and human trafficking statement) outlines the steps we take to ensure that forced labour, human trafficking and other exploitative practices do not occur in our operations or supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy and seek continuous improvement through actionable measures and clear governance.

We publish this anti-slavery statement to be transparent about our expectations of suppliers and partners. Our approach to this modern slavery policy is rooted in prevention, detection and remedy. All colleagues and contractors are made aware of our commitments during onboarding and through ongoing training, and managers are held accountable for adherence to our standards.

Zero-tolerance policy and organisational commitment

Gardeners Euston enforces a strict zero-tolerance position on modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not engage with suppliers or sub-contractors who permit exploitative labour practices. Our code of conduct explicitly requires all workers across our projects and grounds maintenance operations to be treated with dignity and respect, paid fairly and free to leave employment. We require documented proof of lawful employment status and payment records where applicable.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We maintain a robust supplier audit programme to assess risk and compliance across our procurement activities. Audits include site visits, paperwork verification and interviews with workers where possible. We use a risk-based approach to prioritise audits, focusing on suppliers operating in higher-risk jurisdictions or industries. Our supplier selection process incorporates checks for indicators of forced labour, and contractual terms mandate compliance with our modern slavery and human trafficking policy.

Monitoring, training and capacity building

Gardeners Euston invests in training for procurement teams and operational managers to spot red flags and respond appropriately. Training materials cover indicators such as restricted movement, withheld wages, debt bondage and abusive recruitment fees. We also run awareness sessions for seasonal and temporary staff. Where audits identify weaknesses, we work with suppliers to deliver corrective action plans and, if necessary, escalate to contract termination.

We require suppliers to implement their own anti-slavery controls and provide evidence of these measures. This includes policies on worker recruitment, grievance mechanisms and transparent payroll systems. Our contractual terms provide for periodic review and the ability to conduct unannounced inspections to verify ongoing compliance.

Reporting channels and remediation

We provide clear and safe reporting channels for workers, contractors and stakeholders to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. These channels include anonymous reporting options and escalation routes to senior management. Anyone reporting in good faith will be protected against retaliation. Our investigatory process is prompt, impartial and victim-centred, ensuring appropriate support and remediation where exploitation is found.

Remedial steps include worker recovery support, payment of back wages where owed, and cooperation with law enforcement if criminal activity is identified. We tailor remedies to the needs of affected individuals and seek to prevent recurrence by changing practices, retraining supply partners and, when necessary, terminating agreements with non-compliant suppliers.

Annual review and continuous improvement

Gardeners Euston performs an annual review of this modern slavery statement and associated policies, assessing the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits and reporting channels. Results from audits, incidents and training are analysed to refine risk assessments and update procedures. The annual review is approved at senior management level and informs resource allocation to further strengthen our anti-slavery programme.