Gardener Canary Wharf Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Canary Wharf publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, compulsory labour, debt bondage, and any form of exploitation. This anti-slavery statement reflects our obligations and describes the steps we take to identify, prevent and remediate risks of modern slavery in the provision of our services and the procurement of goods.

We recognise that a robust modern slavery policy is essential to protect workers and contractors. Our approach combines policy, due diligence, supplier engagement and training. Every employee and partner is expected to uphold these standards, and managers are accountable for embedding our anti-slavery commitments into day-to-day decisions. This modern slavery and human trafficking statement forms part of our wider governance and risk management framework.

Our zero-tolerance stance is practical as well as declarative: any credible allegation of modern slavery triggers immediate action. We will suspend contracts, require corrective plans, and where necessary terminate relationships with suppliers or subcontractors who fail to comply with our anti-slavery expectations. Our employment practices require lawful contracts, fair pay, and the right to leave work, and we prohibit retention of identity documents or practices that limit freedom of movement for workers.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Gardener Canary Wharf undertakes targeted due diligence across our supply chain, focusing on higher-risk categories such as temporary labour, cleaning, maintenance and subcontracted services. Our supplier audits and assessments include site visits, document reviews and worker interviews where appropriate. We use a risk-based approach to prioritise audits and follow up with corrective action plans to address issues promptly.

Our procurement process embeds anti-slavery checks: contract terms require compliance with our anti-slavery policy and grant us the right to audit suppliers. We maintain a supplier code of conduct that sets out minimum standards and provides examples of prohibited conduct. Where audits reveal concerns, we work collaboratively to remediate, escalate where necessary, and — in persistent or serious cases — cease the business relationship.

Important elements of our supplier oversight include:

• Pre-engagement screening to evaluate modern slavery risk;
• Periodic supplier audits and on-site checks;
• Contractual clauses that mandate compliance and remedial action;
• Monitoring and reporting of corrective measures and outcomes.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

We provide multiple reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected slavery or human trafficking. Reports can be made through internal channels and anonymously via secure whistleblowing mechanisms. All reports are treated seriously, investigated confidentially, and our policy ensures protection against retaliation for good-faith reporting. Strong safeguards are in place to protect vulnerable workers and support remediation.

To ensure awareness and compliance, we deliver regular training for procurement teams, site managers and frontline staff. Training covers how to spot signs of exploitation, how to use reporting channels, and the steps the company will take in response. We reinforce these messages through induction materials and contractual obligations for suppliers to provide similar training to their workforce.

Annual review and continuous improvement are integral to our approach. We will review this modern slavery statement each year, measure the effectiveness of our actions, and update procedures based on lessons learned and evolving risks. The annual review includes a summary of due diligence activity, audit findings, remediation outcomes and any changes to policy or governance to strengthen our anti-slavery response.

In summary, Gardener Canary Wharf is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. Our anti-slavery commitments — including a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review process — form the backbone of our efforts to prevent modern slavery. We will continue to develop our due diligence, enhance supplier engagement and protect the rights and dignity of all workers connected to our operations and supply chain.

Key commitments:

• Maintain and enforce a clear anti-slavery policy across all operations;
• Conduct regular supplier audits and targeted due diligence;
• Provide accessible reporting channels and protect whistleblowers;
• Deliver training and continuously review our modern slavery protections.

We publish this anti-slavery statement to be transparent about our policies and to invite ongoing improvement. By combining enforceable contract terms, proactive audits, worker-focused reporting mechanisms, and an annual review cycle, Gardener Canary Wharf endeavours to reduce the risk of modern slavery and uphold the highest standards of labour rights throughout our supply chains.