Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Shortlands

Our commitment and zero-tolerance policy

Gardeners Shortlands, trading as Gardeners of Shortlands and sometimes referred to as GS Shortlands, is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out a clear zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, debt bondage, servitude or human trafficking in our business and supply chains. As Gardeners Shortlands Ltd we require every colleague, supplier and contractor to observe these standards as a condition of engagement.

Key principles and expectations

We expect suppliers, subcontractors and partners working with Gardeners-Shortlands to meet our ethical standards. Our minimum requirements are set out below and apply across all jurisdictions where we operate. We will not knowingly procure goods or services from sources that engage in modern slavery. To enforce this, we have a set of mandatory actions and remedial steps which are enforced when non-compliance is identified.

To ensure compliance we undertake supplier audits and due diligence processes. These audits combine documentary checks, declarations and, where risk is higher, on-site inspections. Our procurement team maintains risk profiles and conducts periodic reviews of suppliers classified as medium or high risk. Audit outcomes are recorded and action plans are mandated where deficiencies are found; persistent or serious breaches can lead to contract termination by Gardeners Shortlands.

Reporting channels and protection for reporters We provide multiple secure reporting channels for concerns related to forced labour: anonymous hotlines, written escalation to a nominated compliance officer and confidential internal reporting routes. Reports are investigated promptly, and complainants are protected from retaliation. We also encourage third parties to raise suspicions through these channels; all submissions are treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.

Our standards are communicated through a combination of contractual clauses, supplier onboarding material and targeted training. These include:

• Contractual commitments requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws;
• Regular supplier audits and right-to-audit clauses;
• Mandatory training for procurement staff and site managers;
• Remediation pathways for affected workers.

Gardeners Shortlands operates a risk-based approach to identify and manage areas most vulnerable to human trafficking and labour exploitation. Our due diligence process assesses geographic, sectoral and supplier-level risks and informs audit frequency and depth. Where we identify risk indicators, Gardeners Shortlands implements immediate risk mitigation measures and works collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues.

Governance, roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. The board of Gardeners Shortlands reviews modern slavery risks annually and appoints a senior compliance lead to oversee policy implementation. Managers and procurement officers have operational responsibility for ensuring contractual and audit requirements are met, while HR leads on worker remediation, support and training initiatives.

Annual review and continuous improvement We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and related policies. This review evaluates audit findings, incident reports, effectiveness of reporting channels and the impact of training. Results are used to refine our approach and strengthen controls across the Gardeners Shortlands business and its supply chain. We track performance metrics, adjust supplier risk ratings and update procedures to reflect evolving legal and operational contexts. In closing, Gardeners Shortlands reiterates its firm stance: we will not tolerate modern slavery, and we will take decisive action to protect workers, enforce supplier accountability and continuously improve our anti-slavery measures.