Gardening Hoxton - Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Gardening Hoxton's commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of forced labour, exploitation and servitude. Our anti-slavery policy is embedded in company governance and reflected in purchasing decisions, staff training and contractor engagement.
We publish this slavery and human trafficking statement to be clear that all workers engaged by Gardening Hoxton must be treated with dignity and respect. Our approach to modern slavery risk management combines due diligence, supplier expectations and proportionate remediation. We emphasise a proactive stance: prevention, detection and corrective action where issues are identified.
As part of our modern slavery policy, we require all suppliers, sub-contractors and partners to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct. This code mandates lawful contracts, freedom of movement, fair wages and safe working conditions. Failure to comply with these standards may lead to contract termination and other contractual remedies.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
Gardening Hoxton operates a risk-based supplier audit programme. We undertake pre-qualification checks and periodic audits to evaluate compliance with our anti-slavery policy. Audits include document reviews, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate. Audit findings are recorded and tracked until closed.Our supplier due diligence includes:
- screening for high-risk jurisdictions and sectors,
- verification of employment contracts and wage records,
- assessment of recruitment practices to prevent debt bondage.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Gardening Hoxton provides clear reporting channels so staff, suppliers and third parties can raise concerns. We operate an internal reporting system managed by our compliance team and an anonymous reporting mechanism to protect whistleblowers. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and escalated to senior management as required.
We encourage reporting of suspected modern slavery, forced labour or any breaches of our anti-slavery statement. Retaliation against anyone who raises a legitimate concern in good faith is strictly prohibited. When an allegation is substantiated, we take proportionate remedial action which may include support for affected individuals, disciplinary measures, contract termination and collaboration with appropriate authorities.
Our commitment to continuous improvement includes staff training on recognising signs of exploitation and the responsibilities of managers and procurement teams. Training is refreshed regularly and forms part of induction for new hires to embed the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement within our culture.
Annual Review: Gardening Hoxton reviews this modern slavery statement annually. The review assesses the effectiveness of our policies, audit outcomes, reported incidents and remediation actions. Findings from each annual review inform updates to our processes, supplier selection criteria and training curricula to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our value chain.
Governance and Accountability: The board and senior leadership are accountable for implementing this anti-slavery policy and ensuring adequate resources are available for enforcement. We will continue to collaborate with industry peers and stakeholders to drive best practice and transparency in the sector. This slavery statement is a formal declaration of our ongoing commitment to eradicate modern slavery, support fair work and uphold human rights across Gardening Hoxton's operations and supply chain.