Gardener Peckham Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Peckham publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our absolute commitment to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery statement sets out our policy approach, the scope of our activities and the measures we take to identify and mitigate risks. Our position is clear: we have a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation and expect the same standards from every supplier and partner.

Our modern slavery policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers. We recognise that a robust modern slavery policy is essential to protect workers and maintain the integrity of our procurement practices. This statement is part of our ongoing efforts to publish a transparent slavery and human trafficking statement reflecting our controls, due diligence and ethical expectations across the business.

We operate a risk-based approach to supplier due diligence and supplier audits. Key elements of our supplier assurance programme include:

• Pre-contract screening and risk assessment focused on high-risk goods and geographies.
• Regular supplier audits, both announced and unannounced, to verify working conditions and documentation.
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with our anti-slavery statement and corrective action plans where issues are found.

Procurement and contracting embed anti-slavery obligations into our terms and vendor onboarding. We use contractual warranties and the power to suspend or terminate contracts when suppliers fail to meet our standards. Our procurement teams receive training to identify red flags and escalate concerns through formal channels.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Gardener Peckham encourages immediate reporting of suspected breaches via secure and confidential reporting channels. We operate multiple routes for reporting, designed to protect the reporter and ensure prompt investigation:

• Internal reporting to line managers and a dedicated compliance team.
• Anonymous reporting mechanisms with independent intake and escalation.
• Clear non-retaliation policy supported by disciplinary measures where necessary.

All reports are treated seriously, investigated thoroughly and remediated where required. Our investigative process follows consistent procedures to preserve dignity, ensure legal compliance and deliver proportionate corrective actions. We maintain records of findings, actions taken and follow-up audits to verify remediation.

Supplier audits and continuous improvement

We conduct periodic site visits, documentation reviews and worker interviews as part of our audit programme. Audit outcomes inform targeted supplier development, capacity building and corrective action plans. Where serious non-compliance is identified, we take decisive steps including contract suspension, remediation demands and, where feasible, support for affected workers.

Annual review and governance — This modern slavery statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management and the board to ensure it remains effective and aligned with evolving risk profiles. We measure performance through audit results, training completion rates and reported incidents. The annual review feeds into our continuous improvement cycle and shapes policy updates, supplier engagement strategies and resource allocation.

We deliver targeted training to procurement, HR and site managers to raise awareness of the risks of forced labour, exploitation and trafficking. Training materials highlight practical indicators of modern slavery, escalation routes and our expectations. We also require key suppliers to participate in joint capability-building sessions to reduce risk across the value chain.

Gardener Peckham’s anti-slavery statement is a living document. We will continue to strengthen our due diligence processes, enhance supplier audits and expand reporting channels to ensure compliance with the slavery and human trafficking statement commitments. Our governance framework assigns clear responsibilities for enforcement and oversight so that our zero-tolerance approach is embedded in everyday decision-making.

By publishing this statement, Gardener Peckham reaffirms its pledge to combat modern slavery in all forms and to take decisive action where violations are found. This commitment to a robust modern slavery policy underpins our ethical sourcing, protects vulnerable workers and preserves the trust of stakeholders who rely on responsible practice across our operations and supply chain.