Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance London

Garden Maintenance London acknowledges its responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach, commitments and the actions we take to ensure that our gardening maintenance in London and related services are delivered ethically and lawfully. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of forced labour, bonded labour and exploitation.

Our company, trading as garden maintenance London providers, has a clear, written policy that reflects our stance: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any form. This zero-tolerance policy is embedded in contracts, staff handbooks and procurement procedures. All employees and contractors are informed that any breach may lead to disciplinary action, termination and referral to the appropriate authorities.

Scope and supply chain

We recognise that risks can arise across a complex network of suppliers, sub-contractors and temporary labour providers. Our supplier relationships span horticultural suppliers, equipment hire, landscape subcontractors and seasonal labour. To manage these risks we conduct initial due diligence prior to appointment and impose contractual obligations requiring suppliers to comply with our anti-slavery standards.

Due diligence and risk assessment

We perform regular risk assessments to identify higher-risk categories and geographic exposures. Our assessments consider factors such as contract size, industry sector, geographic location and the use of low-skilled or seasonal workers. We maintain documented procedures to escalate concerns and address any identified risk promptly.

Supplier audits and monitoring — We operate a program of supplier audits and on-site checks to verify compliance. Audits include document reviews, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate. Audit findings are recorded and action plans are agreed with suppliers when non-conformances are found. We prioritise audits for suppliers considered high risk for exploitation and those providing labour-intensive services related to garden care London.

Key audit and monitoring activities include:

• Verification of identity documents and lawful right to work;
• Review of payroll, pay slips and working hours to detect wages below legal minima;
• Checks on recruitment fees to ensure workers are not charged unlawfully;
• Interviews with a sample of workers and management to validate conditions;
• Corrective action plans and follow-up assessments to ensure remediation.

We provide training and awareness sessions for staff and contractors involved in procurement, site supervision and recruitment. Training covers indicators of modern slavery, how to respond to concerns and our internal reporting procedure. Our aim is to empower all employees to recognise and report suspected exploitation across the gardening maintenance London sector.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain secure and confidential reporting channels for workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made anonymously and will be treated seriously and investigated promptly. We commit to protecting whistleblowers from retaliation. Any credible allegations will trigger a timely investigation and, if required, engagement with law enforcement or specialist support services.

Annual review and continuous improvement

Garden Maintenance London undertakes an annual review of this statement and associated policies to ensure effectiveness and to respond to evolving risks. The review evaluates audit outcomes, training completion rates, incidents reported and remediation efforts. Findings from the annual review are used to refine our supplier audits, enhance training content and strengthen contractual clauses. We remain committed to continuous improvement and to collaborating with partners across the sector to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and the broader gardening maintenance sector in London.

In conclusion, our stance is clear: no tolerance for modern slavery. We will continue to apply reasonable steps, resource targeted audits, maintain robust reporting channels and conduct annual reviews to protect workers and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of garden maintenance and garden care services in London.