Modern Slavery Statement
Gardeners Marylebone is committed to conducting its business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. We recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour are severe violations of fundamental rights and have no place in our operations or supply chains. This statement sets out the steps we take to prevent, identify, and address the risk of modern slavery in our work.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. This applies to our own activities, our workforce, and the suppliers and contractors we work with. We expect every individual and organisation connected to Gardeners Marylebone to comply with relevant labour laws and to uphold ethical standards. Any indication of coercion, exploitation, document retention, debt bondage, withheld wages, or unsafe working conditions is treated as a serious matter and may result in immediate termination of the relationship.
Supply Chain Due Diligence
We recognise that risks can arise within supply chains, particularly where labour is supplied indirectly or where goods and services are sourced through multiple tiers. To reduce this risk, we seek to work with reputable suppliers who demonstrate sound employment practices and a willingness to comply with our standards. Supplier checks form part of our onboarding and ongoing review process, and we reserve the right to request information on working conditions, recruitment methods, wage practices, and legal compliance.
We carry out supplier audits where appropriate, prioritising higher-risk categories and arrangements. These audits may include document reviews, site visits, and discussions with management to assess whether workers are treated fairly and lawfully. Where concerns are identified, we seek prompt corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if improvements are not made within a reasonable timeframe.
Reporting Concerns
Gardeners Marylebone encourages everyone connected with our business to report any concern relating to modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Reports may be made to management through internal reporting channels, and concerns will be handled seriously, sensitively, and without retaliation. We expect employees, suppliers, and contractors to raise issues as soon as they become aware of them, including any suspicion that a worker is being controlled, threatened, exploited, or prevented from leaving work freely.
All concerns are reviewed promptly and, where necessary, investigated further. If a report indicates an immediate risk to a person’s safety or wellbeing, we will take urgent action and involve the appropriate authorities or specialist support services where required. We are committed to protecting those who raise concerns in good faith.
Training, Monitoring, and Review
We provide guidance to relevant staff so they understand how to recognise indicators of modern slavery and how to respond appropriately. Our procedures are reviewed to ensure they remain proportionate to the size and nature of our business and reflect current legal and ethical expectations.
This statement is reviewed annually to confirm its continuing suitability and to assess the effectiveness of our controls, supplier audits, and reporting arrangements. As part of that review, we consider any incidents, emerging risks, and improvements needed to strengthen our approach. Gardeners Marylebone remains committed to continuous improvement and to playing its part in preventing modern slavery in all forms.
