Violet Gardens Modern Slavery Statement
Violet Gardens affirms a clear and uncompromising commitment to preventing modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement explains the steps we take to identify, assess and address risks of exploitation and outlines our zero-tolerance policy for such abuses.
Our policy applies to every part of Violet Gardens' business activity and extends to our suppliers, contractors and partners. We define modern slavery broadly to include forced labour, bonded labour, involuntary servitude and exploitation of vulnerable workers. We expect all stakeholders to observe the same standards and to cooperate with our efforts to eradicate forced labour from our value chain.
This Violet Gardens modern slavery statement uses the terms Modern Slavery and anti-slavery policy interchangeably to ensure clarity. We commit to transparent reporting, robust prevention measures, and remedial action where abuses are found. Our approach is informed by international standards and reflects our organizational values of fairness, dignity and respect for workers.
Our Policies and Supplier Due Diligence
Violet Gardens operates a strict zero-tolerance policy toward slavery and human trafficking. All new suppliers must comply with our Code of Conduct and complete mandatory screening before engaging in business. We integrate anti-slavery clauses into contracts and require documentation to confirm that labour standards, wages and working hours meet legal and ethical expectations.
We perform regular risk assessments to prioritise high-risk categories and geographies. Where risks are elevated, we deploy targeted supplier audits—both announced and unannounced—conducted by trained auditors. These supplier audits assess recruitment practices, worker contracts, freedom of movement, and wage payment systems to detect indicators of forced labour.
Key elements of our due diligence include:
- Risk-based supplier audits and on-site inspections
- Review of recruitment and payroll records
- Worker interviews and independent verification
Reporting Channels, Remediation and Annual Review
We maintain multiple safe and confidential reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery and forced labour. Employees, suppliers and third parties can raise issues through internal reporting lines, anonymous hotlines and escalation to our compliance team. Reports are handled promptly; allegations are investigated with respect for confidentiality and the protection of whistleblowers.
When an incident is confirmed, Violet Gardens enacts proportionate remedial measures, which may include terminating supplier relationships, requiring corrective action plans, and working with affected workers to restore rights and provide remediation. Our actions prioritise the wellbeing and safety of impacted individuals and aim to prevent recurrence.
The senior management team conducts an annual review of our anti-slavery measures and the effectiveness of this modern slavery policy. This review evaluates audit findings, progress on corrective actions, training outcomes and changes in supply chain risk. We use the annual review to update procedures, enhance supplier due diligence and allocate resources for continuous improvement.
Violet Gardens provides regular training for procurement, HR and operations staff so they can recognise risks of slavery and forced labour. We publish this statement to affirm our ongoing commitment: we will not tolerate slavery, forced labour or human trafficking within Violet Gardens or among our suppliers. We remain vigilant, responsive and accountable as we work to eliminate modern slavery from our operations.
