Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Kings Cross Commitment

Gardeners Kings Cross takes a principled and proactive stance against modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the practical steps we take across our operations and supply chains. Our gardeners in Kings Cross, the wider team and contractors are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and labour rights.

We recognise that landscaping and maintenance work can be vulnerable to exploitation. Gardeners, Kings Cross personnel are trained to identify signs of coercion, debt bondage, wage withholding and unsafe working conditions. All workers engaged directly or indirectly must be treated fairly, paid lawfully and given the freedom to work without threat. This is central to our values and business practice.

As part of our approach, Kings Cross gardeners maintain clear policies, contractual protections and oversight to reduce risk. We have formalised expectations in supplier agreements and incorporate anti-slavery clauses that require partners to adhere to the same standards. Our leadership endorses immediate action when concerns are raised.

Supplier due diligence is a key control. We operate a staged supplier audit programme that reviews procurement, employment records and working conditions for contractors, subcontractors and labour providers who serve Gardeners Kings Cross. Audits combine documentation review, site visits and worker interviews to ensure compliance with legal and ethical norms.

Our supplier audits focus on several indicators:

• Valid identification and right-to-work documentation;
• Timely and complete payment of wages and lawful deductions;
• Freedom of movement and absence of retention of identity documents;
• Safe accommodation and health and safety measures.

Findings are recorded, escalated and remediated through corrective action plans and, where necessary, termination of relationships.

We use risk-based screening prior to onboarding new suppliers, and periodic reassessments thereafter. Smaller local suppliers and seasonal labour suppliers are monitored with the same rigour applied to larger contractors to ensure parity of protection.

Reporting channels are clear and accessible. Workers, subcontractors, suppliers and members of the public can raise concerns through multiple confidential routes. We maintain anonymous reporting options and a formal whistleblowing framework so that potential instances of slavery or trafficking are investigated promptly and impartially.

When an incident is reported, Gardeners Kings Cross follows a defined response protocol: immediate risk assessment, protective measures for affected individuals, independent investigation, and coordination with law enforcement or support agencies where required. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Our statement is subject to annual review to ensure it remains effective and responsive to emerging risks. Reviews evaluate the impact of supplier audits, the number and nature of reports, training outcomes and remedial actions. The results feed into continuous improvement measures, policy refinements and resource allocation for compliance activities.