Gardeners Victoria commitment graphicGardeners Victoria Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Victoria affirms a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and forced labour in all forms. This modern slavery statement outlines our commitments, expectations and actions to prevent exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility to identify risks, take decisive action and be transparent about progress in this anti-slavery statement and our broader modern slavery policy.

A young woman wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, plaid shirt, and gardening gloves is kneeling on the grass in a well-maintained garden in Victoria. She is planting or tending to flowering plants in a round, slightly elevated flower bed bordered with natural stone. The garden features lush, dense greenery with a variety of shrubs, trees, and hedges creating a vibrant backdrop. The foreground includes a neatly mown lawn with healthy, green grass, while the background shows sunlight filtering through the foliage, illuminating the scene with warm, natural light. The outdoor space appears organized and landscaped, typical of residential gardens in the area, suggesting professional garden maintenance or landscaping services by Gardeners Victoria to enhance garden aesthetics and plant health.

Scope and Commitment

Scope: This slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all Gardeners Victoria activities, purchasing, and partnerships. We require every team, contractor and supplier to adhere to standards that eliminate forced labour, child labour, debt bondage and other exploitative practices. Our commitment is supported by governance structures, staff training and ongoing monitoring.

A young woman in a blue checkered shirt and dark jeans is kneeling on a lush green lawn in a garden in Victoria, actively planting small flowering plants in black pots. Surrounding her are various garden elements, including dense shrubbery, broad-leaved plants, and a large tree trunk in the background. The garden features a mix of natural grass with patches of soil, bordered by well-maintained flower beds and dense foliage, creating a vibrant outdoor space typical of landscaped gardens in the area. The scene is well-lit, suggesting a bright, possibly sunny day, with natural light highlighting the greenery and colorful blossoms. Wooden fencing encloses the garden, and a small garden feature, possibly a metallic garden ornament or birdhouse, is visible behind the woman. This setup exemplifies professional garden maintenance or landscaping work, aligned with services offered by companies like Gardeners Victoria, focusing on plant cultivation and garden care in a residential outdoor environment in the UK.

Risk Management and Supplier Expectations

Gardeners Victoria assesses risks by geography, product and service category, and supplier profile. We maintain a supplier code of conduct aligned with our modern slavery declaration and expect suppliers to implement proper working conditions, lawful wages and the freedom to leave employment. We conduct due diligence proportional to risk and use contractual clauses to require transparency.

A young woman with short blonde hair, dressed in a white shirt and a lime green apron, is working in a garden nursery. She is smiling as she carefully tends to rows of lush, vibrant green plants, which appear to be young shrubs or seedlings. The garden features neatly organized beds with densely packed plants, bordered by a low wooden edge. In the background, there are additional planting areas and small trees, suggesting a well-maintained outdoor space for gardening and landscaping services. The lighting indicates a bright, partly cloudy day, and the setting is outdoors in a professional horticultural environment typical of gardens near Victoria or the surrounding regions, reflecting the expertise of Gardeners Victoria in garden maintenance and planting services.To operationalise our approach we implement a programme of supplier audits, performance checks and corrective action plans. Key audit activities include:

  • Supplier audits: Scheduled and surprise audits assessing labour practices and documentation.
  • Site assessments: Inspections of facilities for living conditions, hours worked and wage records.
  • Remediation: Time-bound corrective actions and follow-up verification where issues are found.

In a lush, well-maintained garden, two individuals are engaged in gardening activities. In the foreground, a blonde woman wearing a straw hat and a plaid shirt is tending to a vibrant flower bed containing pink and purple blooms, with her hands in the soil. Behind her, a man with a light-colored hat and casual clothing is also working in the garden, possibly pruning or planting. The garden features a neatly bordered flower bed with a variety of green foliage and flowering plants, supported by wooden edging. In the background, there are mature trees, dense shrubs, and leafy plants creating a rich, green environment. The outdoor space appears to be well cared for, reflecting professional gardening and landscaping efforts typical of a UK residential garden in Victoria, with natural daylight illuminating the scene under pleasant weather conditions. The scene showcases the importance of outdoor maintenance and garden planting services by Gardeners Victoria, contributing to the garden's vibrant and healthy appearance.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

We provide safe, anonymous and confidential reporting channels so staff, contract workers and suppliers can raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports are investigated impartially and promptly. We encourage direct reporting through internal channels and ensure no retaliation for those who speak up. All allegations are recorded, escalated and used to improve systems.

Training, Governance and Annual Review

Training on recognising signs of exploitation is mandatory for purchasing, HR and frontline teams. Our Board and senior leadership receive regular briefings and oversight of anti-slavery compliance. We commit to an annual review of this anti-slavery policy and related processes to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with evolving best practice.

Gardeners Victoria publishes progress updates and integrates lessons from audits, investigations and stakeholder engagement. We aim to refine supplier selection, contract terms and monitoring tools year-on-year. This modern slavery report will be reviewed at least once every 12 months and updated to reflect new risks, outcomes of supplier audits and enhancements to our reporting channels.

Transparency and Continuous Improvement

We recognise eliminating modern slavery is an ongoing effort. This modern slavery statement sets clear expectations, embeds a zero-tolerance approach and commits resources to supplier audits, worker protection and remediation. Our focus remains on practical actions—audits, training and secure reporting channels—backed by leadership accountability and an annual program review.

Gardeners Victoria will continue to strengthen its modern slavery measures, collaborate with partners, and act swiftly on credible reports to protect vulnerable workers and uphold human dignity across our supply networks.

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Gardeners Victoria declares a zero-tolerance modern slavery statement, detailing supplier audits, safe reporting channels, and an annual review to prevent exploitation across operations and supply chains.

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