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Gardener Lee Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Lee is committed to preventing modern slavery and any form of exploitation across our business and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to identifying, assessing and mitigating risks related to slavery and human trafficking, and it affirms a zero-tolerance policy for forced labour.

Scope and purpose

We publish this anti-slavery statement to set clear expectations for employees, contractors and suppliers. Our policies cover modern slavery, forced labour and related abuses, and apply to all business units and purchasing activities. Gardener Lee expects those who supply goods or services to adhere to the same standards.

A gardener with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a white shirt and blue apron, is tending to a neatly trimmed hedge or shrubbery in a garden. The gardener is using pruning shears to trim the lush, green foliage, with a focused expression. The garden features a well-maintained lawn or grassy area in the foreground, with the hedge running horizontally across the middle of the image. In the background, there are tall trees with green leaves and a residential building with a tiled roof, partially visible through the foliage. The overall scene is set outdoors on a bright day with natural light, and the environment appears tidy and landscaped, representing typical gardening and landscaping activities that a professional gardening service like Gardener Lee might undertake in the local area around [POSTCODE], [TOWN]. The garden elements include dense green bushes, a grass lawn, and a natural garden setting suitable for outdoor maintenance services.

Zero-tolerance policy

Gardener Lee operates a zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking. Any confirmed instance of exploitation will lead to immediate action, which may include termination of contracts, suspension of suppliers and referral to appropriate authorities. We require written commitments from partners that they will not engage in practices that constitute modern slavery or forced labour.

Supplier due diligence and audits

We perform risk-based due diligence on suppliers and maintain a supplier code of conduct. Our supplier audit program includes third-party assessments and on-site inspections where necessary. Audit focus areas include working hours, wage compliance, recruitment fees, freedom of movement and subcontracting practices.

A woman with curly brown hair, dressed in a blue plaid shirt and jeans, is kneeling in a garden center or nursery, tending to a vibrant display of potted flowering plants, including pink, purple, and white blooms. The garden environment features neatly arranged rows of various plants on a raised wooden platform, with a black plastic or fabric ground cover underneath. In the background, there are more potted flowers, some with white blossoms, and a slightly blurred outdoor or greenhouse setting. The scene suggests careful planting or maintenance activity typical of professional gardening services in a landscaped outdoor space, with natural daylight illuminating the scene. This setting is representative of garden care and plant arrangement services offered in the UK, ensuring lush and healthy plants in residential or commercial gardens.

Audit process details

Audits and reviews use a combination of document checks, interviews and physical inspections. Findings are documented and remediation plans are required for any non-conformance. We prioritize audits for high-risk categories and geographies, with a program that includes:

  • Initial risk assessment to classify supplier risk profiles;
  • Periodic audits for critical suppliers and spot checks for others;
  • Corrective action plans with defined timelines and verification;
  • Escalation procedures for persistent or severe breaches.

Training and employee awareness

We provide regular training for procurement, HR and operational teams to help them recognise indicators of modern slavery and to understand their responsibilities under this anti-slavery statement. Training materials explain how to detect risks such as debt bondage, withheld documents or exploitative recruitment practices.

A gardener wearing striped long sleeves and white gloves is kneeling on a well-maintained lawn in a garden in the UK, using pruning shears to trim a cluster of white tulips with tall stems and broad green leaves. Surrounding the tulips is lush, healthy grass with a rich green colour, and in the background, there are additional garden elements such as a hedge and trees, contributing to a landscaped outdoor space typical of a residential garden in the region. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, suggesting fair weather. The gardener's activity indicates ongoing garden maintenance, supported by professional gardening practices. This setting showcases a clean, tidy garden area with a mixture of flower beds, grass, and shrubbery, aligning with gardening services focused on lawn care, plant maintenance, and garden tidying offered by companies like Gardener Lee in the local area.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Gardener Lee maintains confidential reporting channels to enable staff, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made through an internal anonymous hotline, an internal reporting portal and direct channels to designated compliance officers. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality to protect whistleblowers.

In a lush, green outdoor garden area, a pair of black rubber boots stand upright on the grass, next to a small terracotta pot filled with purple and white flowering plants. Nearby, there are several garden tools, including a trowel, a fork, and pruning shears, arranged in front of the tools. A silver metal watering can with a long spout and a curved handle is positioned to the right, partially surrounded by the tools. The background features blurred trees and foliage, indicating a natural, well-maintained garden setting. The grass appears healthy and well-manicured, with the garden tools and watering can suggesting recent or ongoing gardening activity. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, with soft shadows indicating a partly cloudy or sunny day, creating a peaceful and practical outdoor gardening space that could be typical of a suburban garden in the UK, such as in the vicinity of London or nearby towns, aligning naturally with gardening and lawn care services provided by Gardener Lee.

Monitoring, remediation and annual review

We track identified risks, remedial actions and outcomes using a governance framework. Remediation may include supplier training, contract renegotiation or termination where necessary. Our board and senior management review progress regularly, and we conduct an annual review of this slavery and human trafficking statement and related policies to ensure continuous improvement. The annual review assesses effectiveness, updates risk assessments, and adjusts audit scope and training as needed.

Commitment: Gardener Lee is resolute in preventing modern slavery in all forms and will continue to strengthen systems and controls. We expect the same commitment from our partners and will act decisively if standards are not met. This statement represents our ongoing pledge to uphold human rights within our operations and supply chains.

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Gardener Lee affirms a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery, details supplier audits, confidential reporting channels, training and an annual review to prevent forced labour.

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