Super Gardener Modern Slavery Statement

Illustration representing company commitment to anti-slavery principles Super Gardener issues this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to preventing all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward exploitation, and we require every partner and supplier to comply with the highest ethical standards. This declaration outlines our policies, due diligence, and the actions we take to reduce the risk of slavery and trafficking.

We believe that transparency and vigilance are essential. Our anti-slavery approach covers recruitment, procurement and supplier management, and includes regular risk assessments across geographies and commodities we source. The Modern Slavery and human trafficking risks relevant to our horticulture, landscaping and distribution activities are continually monitored and addressed through contractual safeguards and supplier engagement.

A gardener wearing gloves and using a metal watering can to water a diverse garden bed, featuring vibrant pink, yellow, and purple flowers along with lush green foliage. The garden is situated outdoors in a landscaped yard with a well-maintained lawn and a backdrop of blurred greenery, suggesting a sunny day with bright natural light. The soil appears healthy and moist, surrounded by a variety of plant textures and colors that contribute to a visually appealing and vibrant outdoor space. This scene reflects professional gardening practices suitable for residential garden maintenance and landscaping services offered by companies like Super Gardener in the UK. As part of our commitment, Super Gardener operates a comprehensive supplier assurance program that channels our expectation of ethical conduct to every tier of supply. We require suppliers to accept our Supplier Code of Conduct and perform internal checks on working conditions, and we reserve the right to terminate relationships where breaches are confirmed.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Preventative Measures

Our zero-tolerance policy is enforced across all business units. Employees are trained to identify indicators of forced labour and exploitation, and managers are responsible for ensuring compliance in procurement and field operations. We use risk-based screening to focus resources where vulnerabilities are greatest and deploy corrective action plans for any non-conformances discovered.

A bright outdoor garden scene featuring two gardeners, a woman and a man, standing among lush green plants and shrubs. The woman is in the foreground, wearing a light green long-sleeved top and gardening gloves, holding a pair of pruning shears and smiling at the camera. Behind her, the man is wearing a blue shirt, also smiling, with gardening tools visible, suggesting active outdoor maintenance. The garden includes a well-maintained lawn, dense foliage, and a variety of leafy plants, with a wooden fence partially visible in the background. The environment appears sunny and clear, with natural light illuminating the scene, indicating favorable weather for outdoor gardening work. The setting likely reflects a typical residential backyard, showcasing the natural tones and textures of grass, soil, and plants, aligned with professional gardening services offered by Super Gardener in the local area near [POSTCODE] or [TOWN]. This images emphasizes outdoor landscape care and plant maintenance relevant to gardening and landscaping projects. We operate supplier audits — both announced and unannounced — that examine payroll records, worker contracts, recruitment fees, working hours and accommodation conditions where applicable. These audits are conducted by trained auditors or third-party specialists and form a core part of our supplier due diligence process. Findings are tracked, and remedial measures are monitored until compliance is achieved.

Key controls and activities include:

  • Pre-engagement supplier screening and risk classification;
  • Contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour, child labour and human trafficking;
  • Regular supplier audits and corrective action plans;
  • Worker interview protocols to verify ethical treatment;
  • Training programs for procurement and field teams.

Reporting Channels, Remediation and Annual Review

A woman tending to a garden in a residential outdoor space, kneeling among a variety of flowering plants and shrubs with yellow, purple, and green foliage. She is wearing a red and white checked shirt and white gardening gloves, carefully pruning or planting within a flower bed. Nearby, a grey wheelbarrow with a red wheel is positioned on a paved surface, filled with potted plants and gardening tools, indicating ongoing gardening work. The garden area is well-maintained, with a clear division between cultivated flower beds and surrounding paving, suggesting a landscaped yard possibly in the vicinity of a town in the UK. The scene appears to be during daylight with natural lighting, reflecting a typical gardening session that could be offered by Super Gardener's gardening services, covering lawn care, planting, and outdoor maintenance in the local area of [POSTCODE]. The overall environment emphasizes a neat, vibrant, and organized outdoor space suitable for comprehensive garden care. Super Gardener provides multiple reporting channels to raise concerns about slavery and trafficking. Staff, suppliers and third parties are encouraged to report suspicious activity through our internal reporting mechanisms and whistleblowing procedures. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality and protection for reporters where appropriate.

When incidents are identified, we apply a structured remediation process that prioritises the welfare and protection of affected individuals. Remediation may include immediate cessation of unsafe practices, facilitation of access to support services, and contractual or commercial remedies against the parties responsible. We do not penalise victims for unlawful acts committed as a direct consequence of being subjected to modern slavery.

The image depicts a wooden outdoor table with gardening tools and supplies arranged on its surface. Visible elements include a small hand rake, a pair of garden scissors, a yellow gardening glove, and a terracotta pot with soil spilling out. There are vibrant flowering plants in various pots adjacent to the tools, showcasing purple and pink blooms, likely petunias or similar flowering species, with green foliage surrounding them. A gray watering can with a long spout sits towards the top right, and a small decorative heart-shaped plant marker is also present. The scene captures a well-maintained garden workspace in natural daylight, emphasizing the textures of the weathered wood, the soil, and the lush plant foliage. The overall setting suggests a typical garden preparation or planting area, aligned with outdoor lawn and garden care services frequently offered by local gardening professionals such as Super Gardener in the area near postcode [POSTCODE] or town [TOWN], reflecting a professional approach to garden maintenance within a landscaped outdoor environment. This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to assess the effectiveness of our policies and to integrate lessons learned from investigations, audits and stakeholder feedback. Our Board reviews and approves the statement, ensuring that our governance, resourcing and continuous improvement plans remain robust. Super Gardener remains committed to strengthening our actions to prevent modern slavery in every form and to working collaboratively with suppliers, industry peers and relevant experts to promote ethical labour standards.

Super Gardener

Super Gardener affirms a zero-tolerance stance against modern slavery, detailing supplier audits, reporting channels, remediation and an annual review to ensure ethical supply chains.

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