Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Sudbury

Gardening Sudbury is committed to a zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking. This modern slavery statement sets out our policies and actions to prevent exploitation in our operations and supply chain. We believe an effective anti-slavery statement supports ethical sourcing, responsible procurement and protects workers from exploitation.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy against forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking. All staff are expected to uphold this policy and report any concerns. Our leadership team regularly communicates that any breach of the Modern Slavery principles will result in immediate action. The governance framework ensures that responsibilities for the slavery and human trafficking statement are assigned at senior levels.

Our slavery and human trafficking statement emphasises compliance across our supply chain. We require suppliers and subcontractors to adhere to our standards and to demonstrate transparency. Where non-compliance is identified, we will work to remediate issues and, where necessary, terminate contracts to protect workers and communities.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We conduct risk-based due diligence and regular supplier audits to assess compliance with our modern slavery policy. Key elements include:

• Pre-contract checks to verify labour practices and documentation;
• On-site or remote audits focusing on recruitment, wage practices and working conditions;
• Corrective action plans when issues are found, with follow-up verification.

We use a combination of desk-based risk assessments and physical audits to prioritise higher-risk suppliers. The procurement team integrates anti-slavery checks into supplier onboarding and contract renewals, and we expect partners to disclose relevant information when requested.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardening Sudbury provides secure reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about potential exploitation. We maintain clear procedures to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly and thoroughly.

If a report of suspected modern slavery is received, our process includes immediate risk assessment, protective measures for affected individuals, and a formal investigation. We document findings, implement remedial steps, and review supplier relationships when necessary. We are committed to fair treatment and victim support throughout any inquiry.

Training and awareness-raising form part of our prevention strategy. Staff in procurement, operations and HR receive regular training on recognising signs of exploitation and using reporting channels. We encourage a culture where all team members feel responsible for upholding the principles in this anti-slavery statement.

Monitoring and continuous improvement are central to our approach. We track key performance indicators related to supplier compliance, audit outcomes and remedial actions. Findings are reported to senior management and used to refine risk assessments, contractual provisions and audit frequency.

Our commitment includes collaboration with peers, industry bodies and, where appropriate, local stakeholders to strengthen collective efforts to eradicate modern slavery. We expect suppliers to align with our requirements and to cooperate fully with audits and remediation processes.

Annual review: This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months. The review examines the effectiveness of our policies, supplier audit outcomes, training uptake and reporting incidents. Results of the annual review inform updates to the policy, strengthen due diligence and shape future action plans.

We publish our statement on an annual basis and ensure that it reflects evolving risks and improvements in practice. Gardening Sudbury remains resolute in its opposition to all forms of modern slavery and committed to continuous improvement across our operations and supply chains.

Signed Commitment: Senior leadership confirms that this statement accurately reflects our policies and the steps we take to prevent exploitation. Our ongoing work will focus on practical actions, transparent supplier engagement, robust audits and maintaining trusted reporting channels.

Through sustained effort, vigilance and collaboration, Gardening Sudbury will continue to strengthen its anti-slavery safeguards and uphold the dignity and rights of all workers connected with our business.