Modern Slavery Statement — Gardener Coney Hall
Gardener Coney Hall publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and all forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement outlines our zero-tolerance approach, the due diligence we carry out, reporting channels available to workers and stakeholders, and our ongoing annual review processes to ensure continuous improvement.
Scope and definitions
Our modern slavery statement covers the company, its contractors and suppliers, and anyone providing services to Gardener Coney Hall. For clarity, the terms used here — Modern Slavery, forced labour, bonded labour, and human trafficking — are taken to mean practices that deprive people of their freedom to choose employment or working conditions.
Zero-tolerance policy and expectations
We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers must comply with our standards. Breaches of this policy lead to immediate remedial action, which may include termination of contracts or reporting to appropriate authorities. Our employment practices include identity checks, documentation of terms, transparent pay practices and verification of rights to work that support this commitment.
Supplier due diligence and audits
We undertake risk-based due diligence on our supply chain to identify points of vulnerability. Supplier audits include documentation review, on-site inspections where appropriate, and interviews with workers to detect signs of exploitation. Our procurement contracts carry clauses that require compliance with our anti-slavery policy and allow us to perform audits and request corrective actions. Where risks are identified we work collaboratively with suppliers to implement remediation plans.
Reporting channels and whistleblowing
We provide multiple reporting channels to ensure concerns can be raised safely and, where desired, anonymously. These channels include an internal reporting line, an independent third-party whistleblowing mechanism and designated officers trained to handle disclosures sensitively. All reports are assessed promptly, confidentially and investigated. We will protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure that any substantiated cases result in appropriate corrective action.
Key reporting measures include:
- Clear internal escalation routes for employees
- Anonymous third-party reporting option
- Formal investigation and remediation procedures
Training and capacity building
We deliver targeted training to procurement teams, site managers and senior leaders to raise awareness of indicators of modern slavery and to instruct them on how to respond. Training is refreshed regularly and adapted to newly identified risks. Suppliers are expected to provide equivalent training to their staff and subcontractors as part of our supplier code of conduct.
Monitoring, remediation and supplier engagement
When issues are found, we apply a proportionate remediation protocol: immediate protection for affected individuals, a corrective action plan for the supplier, and follow-up audits to confirm sustained compliance. We favour remediation over exclusion where suppliers demonstrate genuine commitment to change, but reserve the right to terminate relationships for serious or repeated breaches.
Annual review and continuous improvement
Gardener Coney Hall undertakes an annual review of this slavery and human trafficking statement and associated policies to measure effectiveness and adapt to emerging risks. The review evaluates audit results, training completion rates, reported incidents and remediation outcomes. Findings inform policy updates, resource allocation and enhancements to our supplier audit programme.
Governance and accountability
The board and senior management maintain oversight of our anti-slavery work. Responsibilities are assigned to named officers who coordinate compliance, supplier audits and reporting response. We document actions taken, lessons learned and progress against objectives, and we remain committed to transparency within legal constraints.
Conclusion
Gardener Coney Hall will continue to treat modern slavery as a critical risk that demands ongoing attention. This anti-slavery statement reflects our lasting commitment to dignity, fairness, and lawful treatment for all workers connected to our business.