Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Kenton

Gardening Kenton is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our zero-tolerance approach and the practical steps we take to minimise risk across our supply chain. As Gardening in Kenton professionals, we recognise the responsibility we carry to protect workers, uphold dignity and ensure that forced labour, bonded labour, and exploitation have no place in our business or with our contractors.

We adopt a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery. All employees, subcontractors and partners of Kenton Gardening must comply with our code of conduct which explicitly prohibits practices that could constitute coercion, deception or abuse of vulnerability. We provide mandatory training to staff and managers to spot indicators of exploitation and to ensure that everyone understands the zero tolerance approach that underpins our values.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Our supplier management program for Gardening Kenton Ltd includes rigorous checks and ongoing monitoring. We perform risk-based supplier audits across tiers of procurement and maintain documented evidence of compliance. Audit measures include:

• Verification of employment documentation and right-to-work checks where permitted
• Assessment of working hours, wages and living conditions
• On-site visits and third-party compliance reviews
• Contract clauses mandating anti-slavery compliance and immediate remediation

Monitoring, Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

The Gardeners of Kenton reporting channels are confidential, accessible and trusted. We maintain multiple, anonymous mechanisms for raising concerns internally and through independent reporting lines. Staff and suppliers are encouraged to report suspicious activity without fear of retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly by trained personnel and, when necessary, escalated to relevant authorities. We ensure that those who come forward are protected and that appropriate remedial action is taken, which can include suspension of contracts or termination.

Supplier audits are central to how Gardening Kenton assesses risk. Audit outcomes drive corrective action plans and follow-up reviews. Our procurement team uses a risk-based scoring model to prioritise audits for regions and suppliers with higher vulnerability to exploitation. Where issues are identified we require suppliers to implement time-bound corrective measures, and we reserve the right to end relationships where unacceptable practices persist.

Training and Capacity BuildingWe invest in capacity building for our staff and supply chain partners. Training covers recognition of modern slavery indicators, complaint handling, and the practical implementation of anti-slavery clauses in contracts. Gardening Kenton Ltd supports suppliers through guidance documents and collaborative improvement plans to raise standards across the sector.