Gardener Bow Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Bow publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our continuing commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and any form of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and forced labour, and we require every colleague, partner and supplier to share this commitment. This modern-slavery declaration reflects our values and outlines the measures we take to identify, mitigate and remedy risks.

Our Commitment and Principles

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and to implementing effective systems to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any of our supply chains. Our anti-slavery approach is based on transparency, risk-based due diligence and continuous improvement. We emphasise training, awareness and clear contractual obligations for suppliers and contractors.

To maintain a resilient supply chain we employ multiple controls including:

• Supplier audits: scheduled and unannounced audits to check working conditions, documentation and recruitment practices;
• Contractual clauses: mandatory anti-slavery clauses and the right to terminate on evidence of modern slavery;
• Corrective action plans: time-bound remediation and independent verification where breaches are identified.

We provide several safe and accessible reporting channels for concerns or suspicions, ensuring confidentiality and protection from retaliation for those who raise issues in good faith. Reports can be escalated internally through line management, our compliance team or via anonymous channels managed by an independent provider. Our reporting framework emphasises timely acknowledgment, impartial investigation and proportionate remedy, including support for victims where needed.

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Monitoring

Gardener Bow conducts a risk-based supplier assessment program that prioritises higher-risk geographies and sectors. We carry out pre-engagement checks, periodic supplier evaluations and on-site assessments. Where necessary we deploy third-party auditors and local experts. Our modern slavery policy is embedded in procurement workflows, and we monitor supplier performance using key indicators such as labour documentation, overtime patterns and third-party contractor management.

We also deliver targeted training for procurement teams, managers and front-line staff to help them spot indicators of exploitation and to escalate concerns. Our training materials include practical examples, red-flag checklists and role-based guidance. We expect suppliers to ensure that their sub-suppliers adhere to the same standards, creating cascading obligations through the supply chain and reinforcing our collective anti-slavery efforts.

Governance and internal oversight are provided by senior management and reviewed by the board annually. Responsibility for implementing the modern slavery statement sits with the compliance and procurement leads, who report on progress, incidents and remediation to executive leadership. We publish an annual update on our efforts and lessons learned, ensuring the modern slavery policy remains relevant and effective in response to emerging risks.

Continuous improvement is central to our approach: we refine our supplier audit methodology, invest in technology to enhance traceability, and engage with civil society partners to strengthen victim support mechanisms. Our slavery prevention statement includes measurable objectives and timelines, and we track corrective actions until verification is complete. Where non-compliance is found, we take proportionate steps including suspension, remediation or termination of the business relationship.

In conclusion, Gardener Bow reaffirms its strong stance against modern slavery and forced labour. We will continue to implement robust due diligence, maintain accessible reporting channels, conduct regular supplier audits and undertake an annual review of our policies and performance. This statement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing and to ensuring that the rights and dignity of workers throughout our supply chain are respected and protected.