Kevins Gardeners Modern Slavery Statement
Kevins Gardeners publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitments and actions to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery declaration reflects our belief that every worker deserves dignity, respect and fair treatment. Our modern slavery statement and related anti-slavery policies are central to our corporate values and day-to-day decisions.
We are committed to a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation. This zero-tolerance approach applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Kevins Gardeners. The slavery statement makes clear that breaches will result in disciplinary action and potential termination of contracts with suppliers and partners who fail to comply.
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Our statement on modern slavery extends beyond compliance. We proactively identify risk areas, implement controls and train staff. The Modern Slavery Policy requires managers and procurement teams to consider worker welfare, recruitment practices and living conditions when engaging subcontractors for landscaping, grounds maintenance and seasonal labour.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We conduct supplier audits, assessments and screening to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain. Supplier audits are risk-based and include on-site inspections, document reviews and worker interviews where appropriate. Our supplier audit program is designed to be both preventive and corrective.
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Key elements of our supplier audit and monitoring process include:
- Verification of recruitment and employment practices
- Checks on working hours, wages and freedom of movement
- Review of labour supply chains and subcontracting arrangements
- Remediation plans where non-compliance is found
Where audits identify potential risks, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans and, if required, disengage from suppliers who refuse to remediate. We also provide guidance to partners on best practice in worker welfare to support continuous improvement.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels to ensure concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely. These reporting channels include anonymous hotlines, secure online portals and direct reporting to designated compliance officers. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality.
All employees and third parties are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Our whistleblowing protections are robust; any form of victimisation against a reporter is prohibited and will be addressed under our disciplinary policies.
The company has established clear procedures for investigating reports, providing support to potential victims and coordinating with law enforcement or NGOs when necessary. We also commit to protecting the privacy of workers and whistleblowers throughout any investigation.
Leadership and governance of our anti-modern slavery efforts sit with senior management and the board. Responsibilities include policy oversight, resourcing audits and ensuring training is delivered across the organisation. We require managers to complete training on how to spot and respond to modern slavery indicators.
We use a mix of qualitative and quantitative measures to track our performance. Metrics include number of supplier audits completed, corrective actions taken, training hours delivered and reports received through our reporting channels. These metrics inform continuous improvement of our modern slavery statement and practices.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
Kevins Gardeners will review this slavery statement and related procedures at least once every 12 months. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of policies, supplier audit outcomes, reported incidents and remedial actions. Where we identify gaps, we will update policies, strengthen controls and increase supplier engagement.
By publishing this statement, Kevins Gardeners reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all its forms. We will continue to embed anti-slavery measures across our operations, maintain a zero-tolerance stance and work collaboratively with suppliers, stakeholders and the wider community to protect vulnerable workers.