Gardener Charlton Modern Slavery Statement

Commitment to eradicating exploitation

Gardener Charlton is committed to preventing modern slavery in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, human trafficking and any other form of exploitation. We commit to a clear anti-slavery statement that applies to everyone working for and with the organisation, whether directly employed or contracted through third parties.

Our corporate values require that we treat people with dignity and respect. We publish this company modern slavery policy to ensure that every colleague, supplier and partner understands our expectations. We adopt zero-tolerance policies and take proactive steps to identify and address risks of slavery and human trafficking within our business, supply chains and contractor networks.

We have established robust governance to oversee the slavery and human trafficking statement and its implementation. Senior leadership is accountable for compliance, and we have defined responsibilities for risk assessment, due diligence and remedial action. The board reviews anti-slavery progress annually and ensures resources for effective monitoring and enforcement.

Due diligence and supplier engagement

We conduct risk-based due diligence across our suppliers and contractors. Our supplier audits examine labour practices, contracts, recruitment fees, working hours and living conditions. As part of our supply chain checks, we use a combination of documentation review, on-site inspections and third-party audits to verify adherence to our modern slavery policy.

We apply a graded approach to supplier audits: higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent, in-depth assessments. Our procurement teams include slavery risk clauses in contracts, require confirmations of compliance, and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where breaches are identified. We also provide training and resources to help suppliers meet our standards.

Key elements of our supplier programme include:

• Pre-contract screening for modern slavery risks
• Periodic supplier audits and unannounced inspections
• Corrective action plans where non-compliance is found

Reporting channels and worker protection

We provide multiple, secure reporting channels to enable employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously through independent whistleblowing mechanisms, raised to line managers, or escalated to our compliance team. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

The organisation insists on fair recruitment practices and prohibits charging fees to workers for job placement. We require transparency on wage payments, working hours and employment terms, and we take immediate action if indicators of forced labour are discovered. Victim support and remediation are central to our response framework.

Monitoring, training and annual review

We maintain an ongoing training programme for staff and suppliers to increase awareness of modern slavery risks, recognition of red flags and correct reporting routes. We conduct regular reviews of our anti-slavery measures and publish outcomes internally. An annual review of this modern slavery statement and the supporting procedures is carried out to evaluate effectiveness, update risk assessments and implement continuous improvements.

Continuous improvement and transparency We are committed to strengthening our anti-slavery programme, integrating lessons learned from audits and investigations, and collaborating with industry partners and experts to drive higher standards. Our slavery prevention measures evolve with changing risks and regulatory expectations.

Conclusion: Gardener Charlton’s anti-slavery statement embodies a clear zero-tolerance policy, comprehensive supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a mandatory annual review to ensure ongoing accountability. We will continue to act decisively to prevent and remediate any form of modern slavery connected to our business.

Approved and endorsed by senior management as our ongoing approach to combatting forced labour and exploitation throughout our operations and supply chains.