Gardeners Honor Oak — Modern Slavery Statement
Gardeners Honor Oak publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to declare our ongoing commitment to prevent exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery declaration reflects a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery. We recognise our responsibility to identify and respond to risks, to act with integrity and to protect vulnerable workers. This statement describes the measures we take to minimise risk, how we monitor suppliers and the processes we provide for raising concerns.
Scope and approach
Our slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all areas of the business and to third parties who supply goods and services. We apply a risk-based approach to supplier due diligence, using contractual requirements and standards that make clear our expectations. All team members and contractors are expected to comply with our modern slavery policy, and managers receive training on recognising indicators of exploitation and forced labour.
Zero-tolerance policy and expectations of partners
Gardeners Honor Oak operates a zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery. We require suppliers and subcontractors to confirm compliance with labour laws and to implement fair recruitment practices. Our contractual clauses require transparency about labour providers, wages, working hours and living conditions. Where applicable, we insist on documentation to verify workers' entitlement to work and freedom from bondage. We use the following actions to reinforce expectations:
- Contractual clauses mandating compliance with anti-slavery standards;
- Supplier codes of conduct and clear remediation requirements;
- Regular reporting and access for audits.
We also engage in targeted supplier audits and assessments to validate compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Supplier audits, monitoring and training
Supplier audits form a central part of our mitigation strategy. We carry out independent and internal audits, combining documentation reviews with unannounced site visits where risk is higher. Findings lead to corrective action plans and follow-up assessments. Training for procurement staff, site managers and key suppliers focuses on recognising modern slavery indicators, safe recruitment and understanding our reporting channels. Where suppliers fail to remediate identified breaches, we will terminate relationships in accordance with our anti-slavery policy.
Reporting channels and whistleblowing
Gardeners Honor Oak maintains confidential reporting channels to enable workers, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns safely and without fear of retaliation. Reports can be raised through designated internal routes and will be investigated promptly and impartially. We protect whistleblowers and ensure that anyone reporting suspected exploitation receives appropriate support. Our reporting procedures are publicised internally and explained during supplier onboarding and worker inductions.
Continuous improvement and annual review
We are committed to continual improvement of our modern slavery controls. Our approach includes periodic risk assessments, supplier performance reviews and stakeholder engagement to strengthen detection and remediation capabilities. An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies is carried out by senior management to evaluate effectiveness, update risk controls and set priorities for the coming year. This review also informs procurement strategy, supplier audit frequency and training plans.
Gardeners Honor Oak seeks to demonstrate leadership in preventing exploitation by maintaining transparent governance, measurable supplier oversight and clear consequences for non-compliance. We will continue to adapt our practices and collaborate with partners to reduce the risk of modern slavery and uphold the highest standards of labour rights across our operations and value chain.
