Gardener Swiss Cottage Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement outlines Gardener Swiss Cottage's commitment to preventing slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking in any part of our operations or supply chains. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward exploitation and illegal labour practices, making it clear that exploitation of any kind is incompatible with our values. This statement, a formal Gardener Swiss Cottage modern slavery policy document, describes our approach, governance and the actions we take to mitigate risk.

We operate across diverse procurement categories and service arrangements.

Scope and Purpose

Our modern slavery statement for Gardener Swiss Cottage covers all employees, contractors, temporary workers and third-party suppliers engaged directly or indirectly. We emphasise that compliance with anti-slavery standards is mandatory for every business unit and supplier. The purpose of this Gardener Swiss Cottage slavery statement is to be transparent about our processes, responsibilities and remedies.

Underpinning our policy is a clear zero-tolerance policy and a requirement for ethical sourcing. We require suppliers to commit to standards that prohibit child labour, forced labour and human trafficking. We also reserve the right to terminate contracts where breaches are identified. Our leadership team has endorsed this modern slavery declaration and ensures it is embedded in procurement, HR and contractor management practices.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct risk-based supplier audits and due diligence to identify and address modern slavery risks. Audits combine desk-based assessments, supplier questionnaires and on-site inspections where appropriate. These supplier audits focus on high-risk sectors, geographic regions and contract types. Our approach to supplier assessment is continuous and proportionate to potential exposure.

Audit Program Elements

The program includes:

• Risk assessment of supplier categories and jurisdictions;
• Pre-engagement screening and contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery requirements;
• On-site inspections and worker interviews where allowed;
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits to ensure remediation.

We publish expectations for suppliers and use audit outcomes to prioritise mitigation actions.

We provide training for procurement teams and key suppliers so they can recognise indicators of exploitation and take appropriate action. Our procurement and compliance teams work closely with operational leaders to ensure corrective measures are implemented quickly when issues are identified. This combination of prevention, detection and remediation forms the backbone of our modern slavery compliance framework.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardener Swiss Cottage maintains multiple reporting channels to ensure concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and effectively. Employees, contractors and third parties are encouraged to report suspected abuses without fear of retaliation. Our reporting channels include internal line managers, HR, compliance officers and secure anonymous reporting mechanisms. We carefully investigate each report and take decisive remedial action where needed.

We emphasise confidentiality and non-retaliation. Reports are handled promptly, with risk-based prioritisation and collaboration with external experts or authorities where necessary. Our commitment to transparency and accountability means that reports feed into continuous improvement of our policies and supplier oversight.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: This statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management and the Board to ensure it remains effective, relevant and aligned with evolving legal requirements and best practice. The annual review examines audit findings, remediation effectiveness, supplier performance and emerging risks. We update our risk assessments, supplier engagement protocols and training materials based on lessons learned and stakeholder input.