Gardener Brompton Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Brompton is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and compliance. This Modern Slavery Statement (also referred to as our anti-slavery policy) sets out our approach to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking and require the same commitment from our business partners.

We have integrated an Anti-Slavery Statement into our corporate governance framework and communicate expectations across all levels of the organisation. Our senior leadership team endorses clear accountability for this modern slavery and human trafficking statement, ensuring policies are actively enforced and reviewed. We emphasise staff training and awareness to ensure every employee understands their role in preventing slavery.

Our zero-tolerance policy is explicit: any individual or supplier found to be involved in slavery or forced labour will face immediate contractual action, including termination where appropriate. We enforce thorough pre-engagement checks and include anti-slavery clauses in supplier contracts. The company's commitment to eradicating modern slavery extends to sub-contractors and temporary labour agencies used in our supply chain.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Gardener Brompton operates a risk-based supplier management program. We carry out due diligence before onboarding new suppliers and maintain regular reviews of existing partners. Our process includes document checks, worker interviews where feasible, and verification of employment practices. We prioritise audits for higher-risk suppliers and sectors.

Key elements of our supplier audits and ongoing monitoring include:

• Contractual commitments: anti-slavery clauses and right-to-audit provisions;
• Site assessments: scheduled and unscheduled visits to verify working conditions;
• Worker voice: channels to hear directly from workers about pay, hours and safety;
• Remediation: corrective action plans with clear timelines for compliance.

We apply a continuous improvement approach: audit findings inform capacity-building initiatives, supplier training and targeted resources to address root causes of non-compliance with our modern slavery policies.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardener Brompton encourages open reporting and provides safe, confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about slavery, human trafficking or exploitation. We operate multiple internal reporting mechanisms and protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

How to report: concerns can be raised through designated internal channels established by Gardener Brompton, and reports are treated with strict confidentiality. All reports are investigated promptly, objectively and with the necessary sensitivity to protect individuals involved. We use a documented process to ensure timely resolution and follow-up.

Investigation and corrective measures: where allegations are substantiated we require immediate remediation, suspend contractual relationships if necessary and cooperate with law enforcement where appropriate. We record outcomes and use lessons learned to strengthen our anti-slavery strategy.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement Gardener Brompton conducts an annual review of this modern slavery and forced labour statement to measure effectiveness, assess risks and update procedures. This review draws on audit results, stakeholder feedback, incident trends and changes in law or best practice. Findings lead to policy updates, refreshed training programs and revised supplier engagement tactics.

The company is committed to transparency and continual enhancement of our anti-slavery programme. Through rigorous supplier audits, a clear zero-tolerance stance, accessible reporting channels and a formal annual review cycle, Gardener Brompton strives to eliminate modern slavery from our business and supply chain.