Gardener Purley Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Purley publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery declaration reflects our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour and exploitation and outlines the policies and procedures we have put in place to identify, mitigate and remediate risks. We recognise our responsibility to maintain the highest ethical standards and to continuously improve our safeguards against slavery and human trafficking.

We operate with a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and child exploitation. Our company code of conduct explicitly prohibits such practices and requires all employees, contractors and suppliers to comply. Every member of the Gardener Purley team is expected to act with integrity and to report concerns through the channels described below. Accountability and transparency are central to our approach.

As part of our modern slavery statement process, we conduct systematic supplier audits and risk assessments focused on high-risk geographies and sectors. These supplier audits include documentary review, on-site visits where feasible, and worker interviews to verify working conditions, wages, hours and freedom of movement. We also require suppliers to sign anti-slavery clauses in contracts and to provide attestations about their own supply chain practices.

Our anti-slavery policy forms part of our overarching ethics framework. We maintain clear procurement standards and supplier onboarding checks designed to detect indicators of trafficking or forced labour. When potential issues are flagged during supplier audits or through other sources, we apply a graduated remediation protocol that may include corrective action plans, ongoing monitoring or termination of supplier relationships if improvements are not made.

We also carry out internal due diligence on recruitment, ensuring that hiring practices do not rely on exploitative labour providers or recruitment fees charged to workers. Our HR procedures emphasise fair pay, appropriate contracts and grievance mechanisms so that workers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. These steps form part of our human trafficking statement and reflect our commitment to worker-centric remediation.

To reinforce implementation, we provide training and awareness sessions for employees and procurement staff. Training covers recognition of signs of modern slavery, how to report concerns, and obligations under our slavery and human trafficking statement. We expect our suppliers to undertake similar awareness activities and to cascade requirements down to sub-suppliers.

Gardener Purley maintains multiple reporting channels to ensure concerns can be raised confidentially and promptly. Employees and third parties can report suspected instances of exploitation through internal hotlines, anonymous reporting systems and through designated compliance officers. Reports are investigated with urgency and appropriate safeguarding measures are taken to protect potential victims.

Our enforcement approach includes contractual remedies, audits, and where appropriate, collaboration with external authorities and specialist organisations to ensure proper protection and remediation for affected individuals. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, and whistleblower protections are a core part of our reporting policy.

Key commitments:

• Zero-tolerance policy against modern slavery and forced labour.
• Systematic supplier audits and risk-based due diligence.
• Robust reporting channels and victim-first remediation.
• Training, contractual safeguards and enforcement mechanisms.

We will continue to evolve this slavery statement and our anti-slavery measures as risks and regulatory expectations develop. Our procurement and compliance teams will maintain close oversight of high-risk suppliers and continue to update audit protocols to address emerging vulnerabilities. Where remediation is required, we prioritise safe, sustainable and worker-centred solutions rather than simply terminating relationships without addressing harm.

As part of our governance, Gardener Purley commits to an annual review of this statement and related policies to assess effectiveness and to identify opportunities for improvement. The annual review considers audit outcomes, remediation cases, training uptake and any changes in the legal or risk environment. Findings from the review will inform updated actions, resource allocation and supplier engagement strategies.

Conclusion: This modern slavery and human trafficking statement demonstrates Gardener Purley’s strong commitment to prevent exploitation in all forms. We will continue to uphold and strengthen our policies, supplier audits, reporting mechanisms and annual evaluations so that our operations and supply chain reflect our values of fairness, dignity and respect for every person.