Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Mortlake

Gardeners Mortlake is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out the actions we, the Gardeners of Mortlake, take to identify and mitigate risks in our supply chains, our zero-tolerance policy and our ongoing commitment to ethical labour practices. We believe every worker deserves respect, fair treatment and safety.

Our policy is clear: we operate a zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, servitude, bonded labour, or human trafficking. The Mortlake Gardeners policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Gardeners-Mortlake and is incorporated into terms of engagement. Any breach is treated seriously and will result in remedial action, up to and including contract termination and reporting to authorities where appropriate.

Scope and governance

Gardeners Mortlake's leadership oversees compliance and reviews risk across purchasing, recruitment and on-site labour. Responsibility is delegated to our operations manager and procurement lead who coordinate due diligence, staff training and supplier engagement. We use a risk-based approach focusing on higher-risk suppliers and activities such as landscape supply chains, seasonal labour and subcontracted services.

Supplier audits and checks

We conduct regular supplier audits and compliance checks on our supply chain for the Mortlake gardening team. Audit activities include:

• Risk assessments of suppliers and subcontractors based on geography, service type and labour intensity.
• Document checks for employment records, right-to-work evidence, wage records and health and safety compliance.
• On-site visits and interviews with workers where feasible to verify conditions and identify potential indicators of exploitation.

Our approach to supplier management for Gardeners of Mortlake balances proportionality with rigor. For high-risk suppliers, we require contractual commitments to anti-slavery standards, provide corrective action plans and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where non-compliance is not remedied.

We maintain robust recruitment and payroll controls for the Mortlake Gardeners workforce. All direct hires must undergo documented identity and eligibility checks; payroll is processed through authorised channels to ensure timely and complete payment. We discourage the use of recruitment fees charged to workers and seek to work only with agencies that adhere to our anti-slavery expectations.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Gardeners Mortlake provides multiple confidential reporting channels so workers and third parties can raise concerns safely. Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Our reporting channels include:

• Internal reporting to line managers and designated compliance officers.
• Anonymous reporting options maintained to protect whistleblowers.
• Escalation procedures that ensure allegations trigger timely investigation and support for affected individuals.

Training and awareness

Gardeners Mortlake invests in continuous training for staff and contractors. Training covers how to identify signs of modern slavery, who to report concerns to, and the steps taken during an investigation. Raising awareness is critical to prevention.

Monitoring and continuous improvement are embedded in our processes. We track audit outcomes, corrective actions and key performance indicators related to labour standards. Where issues are identified, we work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate, and where remediation is not possible we will disengage from the relationship.

Gardeners Mortlake will review this policy and the effectiveness of our measures annually. The annual review includes analysis of audit findings, training completion rates, incident response outcomes and changes in risk due to geographical or operational shifts. This Modern Slavery Statement is endorsed by senior management and represents our commitment to ongoing vigilance.

The Mortlake gardening team recognises the complexity of modern slavery risks and is committed to continuous improvement. We will continue to strengthen supplier audits, expand awareness programs and maintain secure reporting channels so that exploitation is identified and addressed quickly.

Our zero-tolerance stance is more than policy: it shapes procurement decisions, contractor selection and day-to-day operations across Gardeners Mortlake. We pledge to act responsibly and transparently to safeguard everyone who contributes to our work.

This statement is made in good faith and will be reviewed and published on an annual basis by the leadership of Gardeners Mortlake and the Mortlake Gardeners group.