Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Knightsbridge Commitment

Gardeners Knightsbridge affirms a firm and ongoing commitment to eliminating forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery from our operations and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility as a service provider and employer to maintain ethical employment standards. This statement sets out our policies, the actions we take and the expectations we hold for contractors, partners and Knightsbridge gardeners engaged with Gardeners Knightsbridge.

Our organisation operates a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. All employees, subcontractors and suppliers must adhere to clear contractual provisions that prohibit exploitative practices. We deploy mandatory clauses that forbid child labour, forced overtime and the withholding of identity documents. Breaches of this policy are met with decisive action, including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities when necessary.

To enforce standards we carry out systematic supplier audits and due diligence across the supply chain. Audit processes include record checks, site visits where feasible, interviews with workers, and review of recruitment processes. We prioritise suppliers based on risk factors such as geography, labour intensity and industry sector. Key audit activities include:

• Verification of worker identities and employment terms
• Assessment of recruitment fees and third-party labour providers
• Review of payroll records and working hours

Gardeners of Knightsbridge enforces supplier audits through a tiered programme. High-risk suppliers undergo enhanced screening and scheduled reassessments. We require suppliers to maintain documented policies on labour standards and to provide evidence of compliance. Non-compliance triggers corrective action plans and monitoring. Our procurement teams receive training to identify warning signs and to escalate concerns within the business, strengthening controls across every link in the supply chain.

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels for workers, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery risks. These channels are designed to protect anonymity and prevent retaliation. Reports can be escalated internally to our compliance team and, where appropriate, to law enforcement or specialist NGOs. We emphasise remedial support for affected individuals, including safe relocation, access to medical care and legal assistance where required.

As part of our compliance mix, Gardeners-Knightsbridge conducts regular risk assessments and mapping of supply routes to identify where exploitation might occur. We require background checks on third-party labour providers and include robust contractual remedies in supplier agreements. Training modules for staff and contractors reinforce recognition of exploitation indicators and the steps to take when a risk is identified.

Our governance framework assigns clear responsibility for modern slavery mitigation to senior management and the Board. Knightsbridge gardeners and operational leads receive periodic updates on compliance priorities. We set measurable KPIs for supplier performance, audit completion rates and remediation outcomes. Board-level oversight ensures resources are available for investigations and victim support, and that policy improvements are implemented promptly.

An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies is undertaken to assess effectiveness and to update controls in response to emerging risks. The review examines audit results, incident reports, training uptake and changes to our supply chain. Findings result in refinements to our zero-tolerance approach, expansion of audit scope, or enhanced training where gaps are identified.

In closing, Gardeners Knightsbridge and our teams of gardeners in Knightsbridge remain resolute in preventing modern slavery. We will continue to strengthen supplier engagement, audit practices and reporting channels while conducting yearly reviews to measure progress. Our collective aim is an ethical, transparent supply chain where every colleague and contractor works with dignity and free choice — a standard we will uphold without compromise.