Gardening Barbican Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Barbican publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to reaffirm our commitment to preventing forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery and exploitative practices. This statement outlines our principles, due diligence processes and the steps we take to identify, prevent and remediate any risk of slavery.

We believe that a clear, proactive approach to the modern slavery and human trafficking risks inherent in the horticulture and landscaping sectors is essential. Our leadership team endorses robust policies and requires all employees, subcontractors, and suppliers to adhere to the same standards. This policy applies throughout our service delivery and to all phases of procurement and engagement.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy and Commitments

Zero tolerance means that any confirmed instance of modern slavery will trigger immediate corrective action, including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities. Gardening Barbican's anti-slavery approach combines prevention, detection and response: we make clear contractual expectations, foster an open reporting culture and ensure decisive enforcement where violations occur.

Scope, Responsibility and Governance

Our board and senior managers are responsible for oversight of the Gardening Barbican anti-slavery statement and related controls. Responsibility for operational implementation is delegated to managers and procurement leads who carry out risk-based checks and maintain documentation. We require supplier declarations, yearly self-assessments and adherence to our code of conduct as contractual obligations.

Supplier Audits and Supply Chain Monitoring

We operate a targeted supplier audit programme to verify compliance and identify non-conformities. Key elements include:

• Risk-based supplier selection for audits, prioritising high-risk categories;
• On-site and remote assessments conducted by trained auditors;
• Corrective action plans where issues are found, with follow-up verification.

Our audit findings inform improvements and supplier performance ratings. We use contractual clauses that allow remediation, suspension or termination where necessary. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate fair recruitment, transparent wages and safe working conditions throughout their operations.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardening Barbican promotes multiple reporting channels to ensure concerns can be raised safely and anonymously. Employees and third parties are encouraged to report suspicions through internal channels, via their line manager, or through designated confidential routes. Reports are investigated promptly, with protections against retaliation and clear escalation procedures.

We maintain record-keeping for incidents, investigations and outcomes, ensuring lessons learned feed back into training and policy refinement. Where appropriate, we work with law enforcement and NGOs to support victims and to facilitate remediation. Our approach balances decisive action with protection for those impacted.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement Gardening Barbican reviews this modern slavery policy and related procedures at least annually to assess effectiveness and adapt to emerging risks. The review evaluates supplier audit results, incident data, training uptake and stakeholder feedback. Updates are approved by senior management and reflected in revised procedures and contractual terms. We remain committed to transparency, continuous improvement and collaboration to eliminate modern slavery from our business and supply chains.