Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Chiswick

Our commitment

Gardening Services Chiswick confirms a zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our operations. We are committed to ensuring that all people involved in delivering Gardening Services in Chiswick are treated with dignity and fairness. This statement sets out our approach to preventing forced labour, servitude, and other forms of exploitation across our workforce and supply chain.

Scope and responsibility: This policy applies to all employees, contractors and partners engaged in Chiswick gardening services and to our suppliers of materials, equipment and labour. Senior management has overall responsibility for compliance, while line managers implement day-to-day measures. We require that everyone working under our brand or on our sites understands and adheres to our expectations.

We maintain robust due diligence for suppliers and subcontractors to identify and manage risks associated with exploitation. Our supplier audits are a core control. Key elements include:

• Risk-based supplier screening prior to onboarding.
• Periodic on-site and remote audits assessing working conditions and documentation.
• Mandatory Supplier Code of Conduct that explicitly forbids modern slavery and requires transparent labour practices.

Recruitment and workforce protections form an essential part of our prevention strategy. We use lawful recruitment procedures, verify right-to-work documentation and do not permit employers or intermediaries to withhold identity papers or charge unlawful fees. As Chiswick garden services providers, we support fair pay, safe hours and access to grievance mechanisms for all staff.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels so that workers, suppliers and the public can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made anonymously and will be treated seriously. Our reporting protocol ensures:

• Confidential handling of allegations and protection for whistleblowers.
• Prompt investigation by trained personnel.
• Corrective action where breaches are confirmed, up to termination of contracts.

We communicate these channels to all employees and suppliers and incorporate training on recognition of exploitation, victim support and reporting procedures. Training is tailored for staff working in field roles typical of gardening services Chiswick operations.

Our supplier audit programme is continuous and includes follow-up checks. Where audits reveal non-compliance, we require corrective action plans and provide reasonable support to remedy issues. Persistent or serious violations result in contract suspension or termination. We also use contract clauses to enable audits and to require supplier cooperation.

Monitoring, metrics and improvement: We track key indicators to measure the effectiveness of our approach, including numbers of audits completed, incidents reported, investigations closed and supplier remediation actions. These metrics inform risk-based decisions and improvement plans across the business of gardening services Chiswick.

In line with our policy of continuous improvement, we undertake an annual review of our modern slavery prevention measures and publish updates to our statement. This review evaluates policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, training uptake and the operation of reporting channels. The review cycle ensures that our zero-tolerance stance remains resilient and responsive to emerging risks in Chiswick gardening services and the broader supply chain. Gardening Services Chiswick is committed to acting decisively if modern slavery risks are identified and to working collaboratively with partners to eradicate exploitation.