Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Wallington
Gardening Wallington publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to reaffirm our enduring commitment to eradicate slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking from our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery declaration outlines a clear zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation and sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent and address modern slavery risks across all areas of our business.Our commitment and zero-tolerance policy
As part of our core values, Gardening Wallington maintains a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. The gardening services and supply operations we run and contract with must comply with applicable labour and human rights standards. This slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers. We expect all partners to meet the same high standards described in this modern slavery policy.
Scope, applicability and principles
Our scope includes direct operations, supply chains for plant material, horticultural materials and outsourced labour. The principles that guide our anti-slavery programme are transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. Core elements include:- Risk-based supplier audits to evaluate working conditions;
- Contractual terms that prohibit forced or bonded labour;
- Due diligence on recruitment and labour providers.
Supplier due diligence and audits
Gardening Wallington carries out systematic supplier assessments and on-site checks where necessary. Our supplier audits are tailored to the assessed risk level of products and services. Audits review payroll records, working hours, recruitment practices and physical conditions. We use these audits to both detect issues and to work collaboratively with suppliers on remediation plans where concerns are found.
Reporting channels and whistleblowing
We provide clear and accessible reporting channels for any worker or stakeholder to raise concerns about modern slavery. Reporting options include confidential internal reporting routes and designated reporting points within our governance structure. Reports are taken seriously and treated confidentially. Our channels are designed to support anonymity where required and ensure reports trigger prompt, impartial investigations.All allegations are investigated by trained personnel. Where exploitation is identified we pursue corrective action, which may include worker remediation, supplier corrective action plans, suspension of purchasing or contract termination. We maintain a policy of providing support to victims and cooperating with law enforcement agencies when appropriate.
Training, monitoring and responsibilities
Employees and managers at Gardening Wallington receive regular training on recognising signs of modern slavery and understanding reporting processes. We require key procurement and operational staff to complete focused training on modern slavery risk assessment, and we encourage the use of third-party verifications and industry best practices.
Governance and annual review: Gardening Wallington’s board-level oversight ensures this modern slavery declaration stays current. We conduct an annual review of our policies, supplier audit outcomes and reporting records to measure effectiveness and adapt controls. Performance metrics include audit coverage, number of reports received, time-to-resolution and remedial outcomes. These metrics inform ongoing improvements to our anti-slavery programme.
