Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Shoreditch

Gardening Shoreditch is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in any area of our operations or supply chain. This statement sets out how Gardening Shoreditch, gardening in Shoreditch teams and contractors will prevent, identify and remedy any form of exploitation. We acknowledge our responsibility to be vigilant and proactive across all gardening services in Shoreditch and to ensure that dignity and rights at work are protected.

Our Commitment and Scope

We declare a clear and unwavering position: we will not tolerate slavery or human trafficking. The policy applies across all Shoreditch gardening services, from our in-house gardeners to external suppliers and seasonal staff. We require all partners to comply with our standards and to ensure fair working conditions, timely payment and safe, voluntary employment. Our commitment extends to the materials, equipment and subcontracted labour that form part of our Shoreditch gardening operations.

To give effect to this, we maintain a risk-based approach to procurement and partnerships. Expectations for suppliers and subcontractors include:

• Written contracts that explicitly prohibit forced labour and child labour and require compliance with applicable laws.
• Evidence of lawful right to work, transparent pay records and no unlawful deductions from wages.
• Access to grievance mechanisms for workers and independent audit rights, with corrective action timelines.

These measures are designed to ensure consistent standards across every part of the supply chain that supports our Gardeners Shoreditch and Shoreditch gardening projects.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Gardening Shoreditch undertakes regular supplier audits and spot checks. Our audit programme combines desktop reviews, site visits and third-party assessments to validate labour practices, accommodation standards and recruitment processes. We prioritise suppliers based on risk factors such as origin of goods, complexity of supply chains and use of subcontracted labour. Audit findings inform corrective action plans, re-audits and, where necessary, contract termination. We keep documented records of audit outcomes and remediation progress.

Reporting Channels and Protection

Reporting concerns is central to our detection and response strategy. We provide multiple confidential reporting channels that protect whistleblowers and support anonymity where requested. Employees, contractors and those working across gardening in Shoreditch projects may raise concerns through internal reporting lines or via independent third-party channels. All reports are logged, acknowledged and investigated promptly and sensitively, with clear escalation routes and protection from retaliation.

We deliver tailored training for staff, site supervisors and subcontractors so they can recognise signs of exploitation and know how to escalate concerns. Procurement documentation embeds anti-slavery clauses, and our tender process includes pre-qualification checks for modern slavery risk. Where gardening services in Shoreditch engage seasonal or casual labour, we require clear records of recruitment fees, terms of employment and living conditions to demonstrate that no worker is indebted or coerced.

Remediation, Enforcement and Collaboration

When breaches are identified the response is decisive and centered on the welfare of affected individuals. Gardening Shoreditch will work to remediate impacted people through medical support referrals, safe accommodation where needed and liaison with appropriate authorities and NGOs. Suppliers who fail to cooperate with remediation or who present repeated non-compliance will face suspension or termination of contracts. We will also collaborate with industry groups, local stakeholders and enforcement bodies to strengthen protective measures across the Shoreditch gardening network.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement — This statement and our procedures are reviewed at least once every twelve months by senior management. We assess the effectiveness of audits, reporting channels and supplier performance metrics, and we set measurable targets for improvement. Key performance indicators include number of audits completed, remediation cases resolved and training hours delivered to garden teams. Board-level oversight ensures that learning is embedded and resources are allocated to areas of greatest risk.

In conclusion, Gardening Shoreditch reaffirms its strong stance against modern slavery. Our zero tolerance policy, structured supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and annual review cycle collectively form the backbone of our approach. We commit to ongoing transparency, improving due diligence and supporting safe working environments for everyone involved in Shoreditch gardening operations. Core commitments include:

• Maintaining transparent procurement and payroll practices across gardening services Shoreditch-wide.
• Delivering annual training programmes and enhanced supplier audits.
• Acting swiftly on verified concerns and collaborating with partners to remediate harm.

We will continue to monitor, report internally and refine our approach so that the values of fairness, safety and human dignity remain central to every Gardeners Shoreditch activity.