Modern Slavery Statement ??? Gardening Company

Modern Slavery Statement for our gardening business sets out the commitments we make to prevent forced labour, child labour and all forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement reflects our belief that every worker has dignity and rights. In this slavery and human trafficking statement we reiterate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery and an obligation to act where risks are identified.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy that prohibits forced labour, bonded labour, and deceptive recruiting practices. All employees and contractors are required to comply with our Modern Slavery policy. Breaches are investigated swiftly and may result in termination of contracts. Our stance is uncompromising: we will not obtain short-term gain at the expense of human rights.

Our procurement and supplier management teams carry responsibility for ensuring compliance with this modern slavery statement across horticulture suppliers, tool suppliers, seasonal labour providers and third-party contractors. We prioritise transparency and expect partners to meet the same ethical standards; failure to do so triggers remedial action or contract termination.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct regular supplier audits, risk assessments and site visits to verify labour conditions. Audits include documentation checks, interviews with workers and verification of recruitment practices. Where risks are identified, we implement corrective action plans. Our supplier audit program focuses on high-risk categories such as seasonal labour, imported materials and subcontracted landscaping services.

The company performs ongoing due diligence, considering origin of supplies, recruitment channels and working conditions. We maintain records of audit findings and escalate serious concerns to senior management. Training is provided to procurement staff to recognise indicators of exploitation and to empower them to act in accordance with this anti-slavery statement.

We also require suppliers to agree to contractual clauses that reflect our expectations: compliance with labour laws, prohibition of withholding identity documents, fair wage practices, and the right of workers to leave employment. Non-compliance results in escalation, corrective measures or termination.

Reporting Channels, Remediation and Review

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and supply chain workers to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. These reporting channels include an anonymous hotline, a secure email reporting process and designated internal officers who receive and investigate allegations. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled sensitively to protect whistleblowers and affected workers.

Remediation follows any substantiated finding: we prioritise the welfare of affected individuals, ensuring immediate safety, medical care if needed, and assistance to secure rightful pay and documents. Where suppliers are implicated, remediation can include business support to rectify issues, binding improvement plans and, if necessary, contract termination to protect workers.

Our commitments are not static. We undertake an annual review of this modern slavery statement and our policies to measure effectiveness, update risk assessments and adapt procedures based on lessons learned, legislative changes and stakeholder feedback. The annual review reports on audits completed, incidents managed, supplier performance and training delivered.

In summary, this gardening company pledges to:

• Maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery;
• Conduct robust supplier audits and due diligence;
• Provide safe reporting channels and effective remediation;
• Perform an annual review to continuously strengthen our approach.

We aim to be proactive, transparent and accountable in preventing modern slavery across our gardening operations and the wider supply chain.