Super Gardeners - Modern Slavery Statement and Commitment
Super Gardeners confirms its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to preventing modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. We set clear expectations for employees, suppliers and partners that exploitation of any kind will not be tolerated and will be dealt with promptly and robustly.
Our modern slavery policy applies across all jurisdictions where Super Gardeners operates and extends to seasonal harvesting, nursery production, logistics and contracting arrangements. We expect all our suppliers to uphold the same standards, and we include specific contractual clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery obligations and lawful employment practices. This anti-slavery statement is part of our broader ethical sourcing commitment and corporate responsibility.
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We publish this Modern Slavery Statement to ensure transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. Super Gardeners complies with applicable laws and international standards, and we strive to exceed minimum requirements where possible. Our leadership team has endorsed this anti-slavery policy and allocates resources to oversee implementation, training and remediation activities across our business.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Program
We operate a structured supplier due diligence process that assesses risk factors including geography, sector, labour practices and employment models. Where supplier risk is elevated, Super Gardeners conducts targeted audits and onsite inspections. Audit findings inform corrective action plans and time-bound remediation. Our supplier audits evaluate recruitment fees, worker contracts, wage compliance and living conditions, and include interviews and document reviews to verify ethical labour standards.
Audits are performed by trained personnel or independent third parties depending on complexity and local risk. Results determine our ongoing supplier relationship: persistent non-compliance can lead to contract termination. We also use contractual clauses and ethical procurement criteria to prevent modern slavery, and we require suppliers to provide evidence of their own anti-slavery measures and continuous monitoring programmes.
Key elements of our approach include:
- Zero-tolerance enforcement – immediate action where exploitation is identified.
- Risk-based supplier audits – prioritising high-risk sourcing and activities.
- Capacity building – supporting suppliers to remedy issues and improve labour standards.
- Transparency and reporting – documenting outcomes and following through on corrective actions.
Reporting Channels, Investigations and Worker Voice
Super Gardeners maintains secure reporting channels to allow employees, contractors and supply chain workers to report suspected modern slavery or labour abuses without fear of retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly and confidentially. We support anonymous reporting where requested and offer multiple avenues for disclosure, including internal hotlines and third-party whistleblowing mechanisms, ensuring fair and thorough investigations.
![A woman and a young girl are seated on a well-maintained lawn in a residential garden, tending to a row of lush, green shrubs with white flowering accents. The garden features a combination of natural grass, which appears dense and neatly trimmed, along with a paved path or patio area nearby. Behind and around them, there are various garden plants, including broad-leaved shrubs and flowering bushes, creating a vibrant and diverse outdoor environment. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, suggesting pleasant weather conditions suitable for gardening activities. Gardening tools such as pruning shears and a small trowel are visible on the grass, indicating active maintenance work. In the background, a wooden fence and additional foliage add to the sense of a private, landscaped backyard space. This natural setting emphasizes outdoor gardening, lawn care, and landscape management, aligning with professional gardening services provided by Super Gardeners in the local area near [POSTCODE], [TOWN].](/pub/_photos/gardening/f1395032064.jpg)
We prioritise the protection of victims and appropriate remediation where exploitation is discovered. Our investigations follow clear protocols and, where relevant, we cooperate with law enforcement and local authorities. Training for staff and suppliers emphasises recognising signs of trafficking, safe recruitment practices and the rights of workers. We encourage an empowered workforce and promote worker representation channels to strengthen on-the-ground oversight.
Super Gardeners undertakes an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies to measure effectiveness, update risk assessments and refine our supplier audit programme. The review includes performance metrics, audit outcomes, remediation progress and stakeholder feedback from partners and subject matter experts. We are committed to continuous improvement: findings from the review inform updated actions, resourcing and training to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains.