Gardener Victoria Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Victoria affirms a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. We recognise our responsibility to prevent modern slavery in our operations and supply chains and commit to active identification and mitigation of risks. This modern slavery statement outlines our approach, priorities and key actions.

We operate with transparency and integrity across all activities. Our commitment extends to employees, contractors and suppliers. We use a combination of policy controls, contractual obligations and capacity building to reduce the risk of slavery and forced labor in the goods and services we procure. Gardener Victoria seeks continuous improvement in how we detect and address potential abuses.

Supply Chain Controls and Auditing

We maintain a structured supplier program that emphasises due diligence and independent verification. Key measures include:

• Supplier audits and assessments conducted on a risk-based schedule;
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws and our code of conduct;
• Corrective action plans where non-compliance or high risk is identified.

Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Training

We undertake periodic risk assessments of our supply chain to identify areas vulnerable to forced labour, child labour and other exploitative practices. Our monitoring approach blends desktop review, supplier questionnaires and on-site or third-party audits, prioritising high-risk categories and geographies.

Workers and procurement teams receive targeted training on recognising signs of exploitation, reporting concerns and implementing remedial measures. We promote awareness of forced labour indicators and encourage suppliers to adopt similar training and worker-centric grievance mechanisms.

Active supplier engagement is central: we require evidence of ethical recruitment practices, verification of pay and working hours, and transparent subcontracting chains. Where suppliers fail to remediate, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships to protect affected workers.

Reporting channels are available to all stakeholders to raise concerns about suspected slavery, exploitation or human trafficking. We provide multiple, confidential and secure ways for workers and partners to report issues, supported by non-retaliation assurances and investigative procedures. Reports trigger an internal review and, where appropriate, external investigation and remediation.

Our remediation approach focuses on restoring worker safety and rights, preventing harm and addressing systemic causes. We collaborate with suppliers, civil society and industry peers to develop practical remedies and long-term prevention strategies. This includes specific action on unlawful recruitment fees, debt bondage risks and unsafe working conditions.

Gardener Victoria conducts an annual review of our policies, performance and processes related to modern slavery. This review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting mechanisms and training programs, and updates our risk management plan. Results are used to refine our modern slavery statement, strengthen due diligence and set measurable targets for the forthcoming year.

We measure progress using key performance indicators such as the number of supplier audits completed, corrective actions closed, training hours delivered and reports responded to within defined timeframes. These metrics support management oversight and continuous improvement of our response to modern slavery risks.

Gardener Victoria remains committed to cooperation with regulators, enforcement bodies and sector initiatives to enhance transparency and eradicate slavery from supply chains. Our approach balances prevention, detection and victim-centred remediation while seeking sustainable supplier partnerships.

Conclusion: We maintain a clear, enforceable zero-tolerance stance on slavery and forced labour, implement systematic supplier audits, provide accessible reporting channels, and will continue an annual review cycle to strengthen protections and accountability across our operations and supply network.