Modern Slavery Statement — Gardener Kings Cross

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Gardener Kings Cross's commitment to preventing all forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We define modern slavery to include forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and other exploitative practices, and our zero-tolerance policy is clear: any instance of slavery or exploitation is unacceptable and will be addressed immediately. This Gardener Kings Cross modern slavery statement explains our policies, responsibilities and the steps we take to reduce risk.

Our policy framework requires all staff to follow mandatory procedures for recruitment, timekeeping and wage verification, and to escalate concerns. Workers' rights are protected through pre-employment checks, verification of right to work, and ongoing oversight of working hours. As part of our slavery & human trafficking statement approach we also emphasise ethical sourcing and expect suppliers to adhere to equivalent standards through contractual commitments and continuous improvement.

To translate policy into action we maintain a set of concrete measures and controls, including a structured compliance programme that focuses on prevention, detection and remediation. Our commitments include:

• Clear policies and published expectations that articulate our zero-tolerance policy and remediation steps;
• Regular supplier audits and pre-contract screening to confirm labour standards and trace supply chains;
• Multiple reporting channels for raising concerns safely and confidentially;
• Annual review and continual improvement of our risk management and due diligence processes.

We operate a rigorous procurement standard and expect all suppliers to sign a Supplier Code of Conduct that reflects the principles in this modern slavery statement. Supplier audits are risk-based, scheduled annually or more frequently for high-risk partners, and combine document reviews with site visits or third-party assessments where appropriate. These supplier audits verify payroll records, subcontractor relationships, accommodation conditions and recruitment practices to uncover potential breaches of workers' rights.

Reporting channels are central to our enforcement and transparency strategy. Employees, temporary workers, subcontractors and third parties are encouraged to report concerns through anonymous hotlines, a secure internal reporting portal, or direct notifications to management. All reports are recorded, assessed, and investigated promptly by a dedicated compliance team. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and provide support to alleged victims while ensuring proportionate and fair investigatory processes.

Where non-compliance is identified, we pursue a graduated response: corrective action plans with time-bound milestones, capacity-building support for suppliers, and contract termination if remediation fails. Our Gardener Kings Cross slavery statement also includes engagement with industry partners and, where necessary, referral to law enforcement and specialist victim services, consistent with legal and ethical obligations.

Leadership ownership is embedded through senior accountability and oversight by a cross-functional governance group that includes procurement, HR and compliance leads. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy that applies across our organisation and to our supply chain partners. Regular training ensures teams can identify red flags such as withheld identity documents, irregular payment patterns and restricted movement, and know how to escalate concerns immediately.

Supplier audits are supplemented by desk-based risk assessments, contractual clauses requiring transparency, and supplier scorecards that track compliance performance. We prioritise transparency and expect suppliers to demonstrate remediation by providing evidence of improved employment practices. Strong contractual terms allow us to enforce standards and require corrective measures where necessary.

This Gardener Kings Cross modern slavery and human trafficking statement is reviewed annually and updated to reflect new risks, legal developments and lessons from investigations and audits. The annual review analyses audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion rates and supply chain mapping to refine our controls and targets. We remain committed to continuous improvement, public accountability and collaboration with peers to eradicate modern slavery from our operations.