Gardeners Dollis Hill Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Gardeners Dollis Hill to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a severe violation of fundamental human rights and we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships.

Gardeners Dollis Hill provides gardening and related services, engaging with a range of suppliers for tools, materials, equipment, and subcontracted services. We understand that risks of modern slavery can exist at multiple levels of these supply chains, particularly where there is reliance on seasonal, migrant, or lower-paid labour.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, or human trafficking. This commitment applies to all aspects of our business, including our own workforce, subcontractors, and all suppliers involved in delivering goods or services to Gardeners Dollis Hill.

No commercial objective or financial pressure justifies the use of exploitative labour. Any identified breach of this policy, whether within our own operations or in our supply chain, will result in immediate investigation and may lead to termination of contracts, reporting to relevant authorities, and other corrective actions.

All managers and those involved in procurement are expected to uphold this policy in their decisions and day-to-day activities. Our stance on modern slavery is communicated internally and externally so that expectations are understood by staff, suppliers, and business partners.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. As a condition of doing business with Gardeners Dollis Hill, suppliers must ensure that their own operations and supply chains are free from forced labour, exploitation, and human trafficking.

We assess suppliers based on their labour practices, transparency, and compliance with relevant laws and ethical standards. Where risk is identified, we may request additional information, documentation of labour practices, or evidence of due diligence carried out by the supplier.

Gardeners Dollis Hill reserves the right to conduct audits or site visits, either directly or via an appointed representative, to verify compliance. Audits may include document reviews, interviews, and inspections of working conditions. If a supplier is found to be in breach of our expectations, we will work with them to agree an improvement plan with clear timelines or, where necessary, suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone who has concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to Gardeners Dollis Hill to speak up without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be raised internally to line managers or senior management, or via established whistleblowing channels within the company.

Reports can relate to our own operations, subcontractors, or any supplier. All reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. We are committed to protecting those who raise concerns in good faith and will not tolerate victimisation or adverse treatment of any person who speaks up.

Where appropriate, and where evidence of criminal activity is found, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement and relevant regulatory bodies.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

To support our zero-tolerance approach, we aim to provide relevant training and guidance to staff involved in procurement, contract management, and site supervision. Training focuses on recognising indicators of modern slavery, understanding reporting routes, and applying our standards when engaging suppliers or subcontractors.

We continually review and develop our procedures to strengthen our controls over modern slavery risks. This includes learning from investigations, supplier feedback, and evolving best practice in ethical sourcing.

Annual Review and Governance

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by the leadership of Gardeners Dollis Hill to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legislation and industry standards. As part of this review, we consider the effectiveness of our actions, emerging risks within our sector, and opportunities to improve our due diligence processes.

Updated versions of this Statement will reflect any enhancements to our policies, procedures, or governance arrangements. Gardeners Dollis Hill remains committed to continual improvement in the identification, prevention, and mitigation of modern slavery across all our operations and supply chains.