Modern Slavery Statement
Gardeners Holland Park Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Gardeners Holland Park to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and to protect the rights and dignity of all individuals who work for or with us.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
Gardeners Holland Park has a clear and uncompromising zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and child labour. We do not accept any practice that exploits people, undermines their freedom, or violates their fundamental human rights. This policy applies to every aspect of our business, including direct employees, temporary workers, contractors, and suppliers at every tier of our supply chain.
We expect all those who provide goods or services to Gardeners Holland Park to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to operate in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and international labour standards.
Governance and Responsibility
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with senior management, who ensure that our policies and controls are implemented, monitored, and reviewed. Managers are required to promote ethical conduct within their teams and to escalate any concerns relating to labour practices or human rights.
We embed our commitments through policies that address conduct, recruitment, procurement, and health and safety, supported by training and awareness-raising activities appropriate to roles and risk levels.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We assess the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains by considering the nature of the services provided, the types of materials used, and the geographic locations from which we source goods and labour. Particular attention is paid to sectors or regions where there may be a higher risk of labour exploitation.
Due diligence is carried out on new and existing suppliers in proportion to the level of risk identified. This may include requests for information on labour practices, employment conditions, and subcontracting arrangements, together with confirmation of compliance with our modern slavery expectations.
Supplier Standards and Audits
Suppliers are required to adhere to our zero-tolerance stance and to demonstrate that their own operations and supply chains are free from modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect suppliers to maintain transparent records and to allow verification of their practices.
Gardeners Holland Park undertakes supplier audits, which may be conducted on-site or remotely, to check compliance with labour, health and safety, and ethical standards. Where concerns arise, we work collaboratively with suppliers to agree corrective actions and timescales. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to rectify identified issues, we reserve the right to review or terminate the relationship.
Training and Awareness
We provide training and guidance to relevant employees so they can recognise signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. This includes awareness of common indicators of exploitation, safe methods of raising concerns, and the importance of maintaining ethical standards in every business decision.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Gardeners Holland Park encourages anyone who has concerns about potential modern slavery within our business or supply chain to report them as soon as possible. Reports can be made through internal management channels or via our whistleblowing mechanisms, which allow concerns to be raised without fear of retaliation.
All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. Where appropriate, we will take remedial action, review our controls, and, if necessary, cooperate with relevant authorities. We are committed to protecting those who raise concerns in good faith.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that tackling modern slavery requires ongoing vigilance and improvement. Gardeners Holland Park is committed to reviewing this Modern Slavery Statement annually to evaluate the effectiveness of our policies, procedures, and due diligence activities.
As part of the annual review, we consider feedback from audits, reported concerns, changes in legislation, and developments in best practice. We use this information to strengthen our approach, enhance training, refine supplier engagement, and improve our risk assessment processes.
This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the leadership of Gardeners Holland Park and will be updated each year to reflect our continued efforts to prevent modern slavery and to promote fair, safe, and respectful working conditions for all.
