Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Rotherhithe

Gardening Rotherhithe is committed to maintaining a workplace and supply chain free from exploitation. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our stance, the preventative steps we take and the responsibilities of everyone connected with our garden services in Rotherhithe. We recognise that forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of modern slavery are abhorrent and entirely incompatible with our values. This statement describes our approach, how we embed a zero-tolerance policy, and the actions we will take to reduce the risk of modern slavery across our operations and supply chain.

Scope and Commitment

Our commitment covers all staff, contractors and suppliers engaged by Gardening Rotherhithe. We apply a zero-tolerance stance on any form of slavery, servitude, forced labour or human trafficking. We expect the same high standards from our partners and suppliers. The Rotherhithe gardening modern slavery policy extends to procurement, subcontracting and the sourcing of seasonal labour and materials. We will not tolerate practices that breach basic human rights and will take proportionate action where concerns are identified.

We publish this modern slavery policy to be transparent about our approach and to provide assurance that we are taking active steps to identify and mitigate risks. We use different variations of our main commitment — from the Modern Slavery Statement to the modern slavery policy for Gardening Rotherhithe — to ensure clarity across internal and external documents and to reinforce that preventing exploitation is a core organisational priority.

We operate a risk-based due diligence process for procurement and supplier relationships. Our supplier audits and checks focus on high-risk categories such as seasonal labour, landscaping subcontractors and imported materials. As part of our supplier due diligence we:

• Verify identity and legal compliance of suppliers.
• Conduct audits — both documentation reviews and on-site inspections where required.
• Assess recruitment practices and worker accommodation arrangements.
• Require contractual commitments to our anti-slavery standards and corrective action plans.

Supplier Audits and Continuous Monitoring

Supplier audits are scheduled based on risk level; higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent and thorough reviews. Audit findings feed into an escalation process and remediation plans. If a supplier is non-compliant and fails to demonstrate improvement, Gardening Rotherhithe reserves the right to suspend or terminate contracts. Our supplier audit programme is a cornerstone of our effort to detect and remedy any instances of exploitation or poor labour practices.

Reporting channels and safe disclosure mechanisms are essential to our approach. We provide multiple, anonymous routes for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about potential modern slavery or labour exploitation. These reporting channels are designed to protect whistleblowers and ensure confidentiality. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and impartially, and lead to appropriate remedial action where necessary.

Examples of measures we take to prevent modern slavery include training for managers and frontline staff, thorough recruitment checks, clear contractual clauses with suppliers and regular communication of expectations. Our procurement policy requires environmental, social and governance checks and the use of recognised industry standards where relevant. Gardening Rotherhithe’s risk assessments specifically look at seasonal demand peaks when the risk of labour exploitation can rise.

Governance, Annual Review and Accountability

Responsibility for this statement sits with senior management and is supported by operational leads. We commit to an annual review of our modern slavery measures, which evaluates effectiveness, updates risk assessments and revises supplier-audit frequency. The annual review includes lessons learned from incidents, audit outcomes and evolving best practice, and results in an action plan for the coming year. We also maintain records of audit findings, risk assessments and training completed to evidence continuous improvement.

Enforcement and Remediation

Where modern slavery risks are identified, our approach balances immediate protection for affected workers with long-term corrective action. Remediation may include worker support, requirement for supplier remediation plans, or contract termination for persistent non-compliance. We apply proportionate sanctions and ensure that any impacted individuals are treated with dignity and that their safety is prioritised.

Gardening Rotherhithe will continue to evolve its policies, strengthen supplier relationships and improve transparency across our garden services in Rotherhithe. This modern slavery statement complements our wider commitment to fair employment practices, ethical procurement and community responsibility. We expect our entire network to support these objectives and to operate to the same exacting standards.

Signed on behalf of Gardening Rotherhithe: This statement will be reviewed and updated at least once every 12 months. Continued vigilance, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review process are central to our strategy to prevent modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.