Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Ealing

Garden Maintenance Ealing affirms a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This statement explains how our garden maintenance in Ealing services operate to prevent exploitation, the steps we take to assess risk and the obligations we impose on suppliers and contractors. We are resolute that everyone working with us is treated with dignity and respect.

Our commitment covers direct employees, subcontractors and third parties engaged for Ealing garden maintenance projects. We apply robust recruitment checks, verification of right to work, and training for site managers to recognise signs of exploitation. All staff are introduced to our policies during induction and through regular refresher sessions to maintain awareness.

We maintain a formal supplier code of conduct that sets clear expectations for fair pay, working hours, health and safety and freedom of movement. All suppliers providing garden services Ealing or related goods must accept these terms. Non-compliance can result in corrective action, contractual penalties or termination of relationship depending on severity.

Due Diligence, Supplier Audits and Risk Management

We deploy a proportionate due diligence process for procurement and ongoing supplier management. As part of our supplier audits we evaluate:

• Employment practices including contracts, wage records and working hours;
• Health and safety procedures and site oversight;
• Recruitment channels to ensure no fees are charged to workers.

Our supplier audits combine desktop reviews, questionnaires and, where risk requires, on-site inspections of subcontractors engaged in garden maintenance in Ealing. Findings are documented, and improvement plans are tracked until complete. We prioritise suppliers who demonstrate transparent employment practices and continuous improvement in labour standards.

We also maintain a risk register for high-risk activities and regions, with mitigating controls applied where appropriate. Procurement decisions consider social risk as well as commercial factors, and contracts include clauses that require adherence to our anti-slavery expectations.

Reporting Channels, Remediation and Annual Review

Effective reporting channels are essential. We provide confidential and accessible ways for workers, suppliers and members of the public to raise concerns about modern slavery risks. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and treated with sensitivity to protect victims. Our process includes interim protections and referrals to specialist support where needed.

Reporting channels include internal whistleblowing routes, anonymous reporting mechanisms and escalation to senior compliance officers. We ensure that no one who raises a concern in good faith faces retaliation. Where exploitation is found we pursue remedial actions including worker restitution, supplier remediation plans, and contract termination when necessary.

Annual review: the board and senior management conduct an annual review of our anti-slavery measures. This review assesses policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, training uptake and any incidents or near-misses. Results lead to updated controls, targeted training and resource allocation to strengthen our approach to preventing modern slavery across garden maintenance Ealing operations.

Governance and responsibilities are clearly assigned: senior leaders hold ultimate accountability and operational managers ensure day-to-day compliance. We publish our statement annually and continually seek to improve through stakeholder engagement, supplier collaboration and benchmarking best practice.

Conclusion: Garden Maintenance Ealing remains committed to eradicating modern slavery from our business and supply chain. We operate on a principle of continuous improvement, backed by audits, transparent reporting channels and an unequivocal zero-tolerance stance. This statement is reviewed and reaffirmed each year as part of our ongoing compliance and ethical procurement framework.

Signed on behalf of the organisation — this document summarises our approach and the steps we will take to protect workers and uphold human rights across all garden services in Ealing.