Gardener Edmonton Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Edmonton publishes this modern slavery statement to affirm our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and all forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We declare a zero-tolerance approach to slavery and trafficking, and we ensure this principle is embedded into our culture, procurement and workforce practices. This document sets out the actions taken during the reporting year and the measures we will continue to implement.

We maintain robust corporate governance to support our anti-slavery commitments. Senior leadership endorses our anti-slavery policy and is accountable for resourcing policies, training and remediation activities. Our expectations are communicated to staff, contractors and suppliers, and are reinforced through procurement terms and codes of conduct that prohibit any form of forced labour, exploitative work conditions or human trafficking.

As part of our supplier management programme, Gardener Edmonton conducts targeted supplier audits and risk assessments. Audits include documentation reviews, on-site visits where appropriate, and worker interviews to verify fair treatment, lawful recruitment and appropriate wages. We require suppliers to certify compliance with our human rights standards and to provide remediation plans if non-compliances are identified.

Our due diligence process prioritises high-risk categories and geographies. We use a combination of internal controls and external verification to identify vulnerabilities in our supply chain. Actions include supplier pre-qualification checks, contractually mandated labour standards, and ongoing monitoring. Key measures are listed below:

• Supplier audits: scheduled and ad-hoc evaluations to assess labour practices;
• Training & awareness: mandatory training for procurement and operations teams to recognise modern slavery indicators;
• Remediation: corrective action plans with timelines and follow-up checks;
• Whistleblowing channels: safe reporting mechanisms to escalate concerns without fear of retaliation.

We operate multiple reporting channels to encourage disclosures from employees, workers in our supply chain, and third parties. These channels include anonymous hotlines, secure email reporting, and a designated internal ethics line. All reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly by trained compliance personnel. Where investigations substantiate allegations, we take decisive action which may include terminating supplier relationships, supporting remediation for affected workers and cooperating with law enforcement where appropriate.

We emphasise continuous improvement through periodic evaluation. Our annual review process examines policy effectiveness, the results of audits, incident trends and remediation outcomes. That annual review informs updated risk assessments, changes to supplier contracts and training priorities. We publish our findings internally to ensure lessons learned are integrated across the business.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Gardener Edmonton has a zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery and related offences. This policy mandates immediate action when violations are found, including contract termination and compulsory remediation. We expect all business partners to share this commitment and to maintain transparent labour practices. Managers are instructed to escalate any suspicion of forced labour or human trafficking without delay.

Ongoing Commitments and Governance

Our future priorities include strengthening supplier audit coverage, enhancing worker voice mechanisms, and expanding training across our extended enterprise. We will continue to allocate resources to supplier audits, increase the frequency of site verifications in high-risk areas, and refine our reporting channels to ensure accessibility for vulnerable workers. The board and senior management will review progress annually to ensure our approach remains responsive and effective.