Gardener Honor Oak — Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Honor Oak publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our enduring commitment to eliminating forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation from our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery declaration sets out our approach, the steps we take to manage risk, and the standards we require of all partners. Our duty is clear: we adopt a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery and expect the same of our suppliers and contractors.

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy that applies across every part of our organisation. That policy requires immediate action where there is credible evidence of exploitation. Key principles include:

• Clear contractual terms prohibiting forced labour and child labour
• Transparent recruitment practices and no recruitment fees charged to workers
• Respect for workers’ rights to freedom of movement and fair pay

By embedding these principles in procurement and HR procedures we ensure our modern slavery policy is operational, not merely aspirational.

Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We carry out targeted due diligence to identify and address high-risk suppliers and categories. Our approach to supplier management includes risk mapping, documentation review and, where risk is assessed as significant, on-site or remote supplier audits. Audits evaluate labour practices, working conditions, payroll records and recruitment channels. Non-compliance triggers corrective action plans and, when necessary, termination of relationships. This anti-slavery policy extends to sub-contractors and labour providers.

Training and awareness form a core part of our programme. Staff involved in procurement and contractor oversight receive regular education on spotting signs of trafficking and exploitation. We use internal reporting mechanisms and escalation pathways to ensure concerns are investigated promptly. Our modern slavery statement for procurement details the roles and responsibilities of managers, HR and compliance teams to ensure consistent implementation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardener Honor Oak operates multiple confidential reporting channels to enable secure disclosure of concerns without fear of reprisal. Employees, contractors and third parties are encouraged to report suspected modern slavery through established internal channels. Reports are acted upon by a dedicated compliance team and may result in independent investigations, support for affected individuals and cooperation with relevant authorities. We treat every report seriously, protecting confidentiality and ensuring proportional remedial action.

We work collaboratively with suppliers to build capacity and improve labour standards. This includes supplier engagement sessions, contract clauses that require remediation plans, and performance monitoring. Our supplier code of conduct and procurement requirements reference the slavery and human trafficking statement principles and set clear expectations. Where suppliers fail to meet our standards, we require corrective measures within defined timelines and escalate where needed to safeguard workers.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement — Gardener Honor Oak pledges to review this statement and our related policies annually. Each review examines the effectiveness of due diligence, audit outcomes, reports received through our reporting channels and the success of corrective actions. The annual review is used to refine risk assessments, update training modules and improve supplier engagement strategies. We publish findings internally to support transparency and organisational learning.

In conclusion, Gardener Honor Oak reaffirms its firm stance against modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. Our ongoing commitments include regular supplier audits, robust reporting channels, clear contractual expectations and an annual review cycle to measure progress. We will continue to refine our modern slavery declaration and work with partners to ensure ethical, safe and fair working conditions throughout our supply chain. This statement is a public declaration of our responsibilities and our pledge to act without compromise.