Gardeners Chessington Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Chessington confirms its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines how our landscaping and grounds maintenance operations, and our supply chains, are governed by robust policies to prevent exploitation. We recognise that a clear and proactive stance against forced labour, bonded labour and other forms of exploitation is essential to our values and to the communities we serve. Our stance is unequivocal: we will not tolerate slavery in any part of our business or supply network.

As a responsible employer, the Gardeners Chessington modern slavery policy requires compliance from all employees, contractors and suppliers. We ensure that recruitment, employment contracts and working conditions are transparent and fair. Employees receive training on worker rights and the indicators of exploitation, and managers are trained to apply a consistent approach when concerns arise. Our modern slavery and human trafficking statement is reflected in everyday operations.

To operationalise this Gardeners Chessington anti-slavery statement we have formalised due diligence procedures that apply to procurement and contracting. These include supplier questionnaires, right-to-work checks and contractual clauses that prohibit forced labour. We publish clear expectations and require adherence to ethical labour standards. Key commitments include:

Supplier Audits and Risk-Based Monitoring

We conduct targeted supplier audits and risk assessments to verify compliance. Where a supplier operates in higher-risk sectors or jurisdictions, we undertake enhanced audits and on-site inspections. Audit processes combine document reviews, worker interviews and site inspections. Audit outcomes inform corrective action plans and, where necessary, contractual termination. Our supplier audit programme is central to the Gardeners Chessington modern slavery review cycle and helps identify and remediate issues promptly.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple safe reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns anonymously or openly. Reports are taken seriously, treated confidentially and investigated promptly by trained staff. Channels include internal reporting mechanisms, escalation to senior management and independent third-party reporting where appropriate. We encourage anyone who suspects modern slavery to speak up without fear of retaliation. Our commitment is to investigate and, if required, collaborate with relevant authorities.

Gardeners Chessington's supplier engagement programme includes contractual obligations, periodic audits and capacity-building initiatives for suppliers. We use a combination of self-assessment and independent assurance. Failure to meet our standards triggers immediate remedial steps: action plans, follow-up audits and, for systemic breaches, contract termination. This ensures our supply chain aligns with the expectations set out in our modern slavery statement for Gardeners Chessington.

We document all findings and remedial actions in a central register to ensure transparency and traceability. Our approach is to prioritise victim support and remediation where exploitation is identified, while also seeking to prevent recurrence. Prevention measures include worker awareness campaigns, improved contract clarity, and monitoring of labour recruitment intermediaries. We also emphasise partnership working with industry peers and authorities to strengthen standards across our sector.

The Gardeners Chessington policy framework is subject to an annual review to ensure continued effectiveness. This annual review of the modern slavery and human trafficking statement evaluates policy performance, audit results and emerging risks. Findings from the review drive policy refinement, further training, and enhancements to supplier due diligence. Senior leadership signs off the review to demonstrate accountability and to maintain our high standards.

Accountability and Continuous Improvement — We report progress internally and set measurable objectives for continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery. Our leadership is accountable for delivering the commitments in this statement and for embedding an ethical culture across Gardeners Chessington. Through ongoing supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a rigorous annual review process, we strengthen our resilience against modern slavery and reaffirm our commitment that exploitation has no place in our business or supply chains.