Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Sidcup

Gardening Services Sidcup is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, servitude, slavery or human trafficking. This statement applies to all employees, contractors and partners involved in our garden maintenance Sidcup operations and to anyone acting on behalf of our business.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

• No tolerance for exploitation: we will not engage with or tolerate suppliers who use forced or bonded labour.
• Fair employment practices: all workers must be free to leave employment with reasonable notice and must receive appropriate pay for hours worked.
• No withholding of identity documents: retention of passports or identity documents is strictly prohibited.

Our commitment extends across gardening services in Sidcup and throughout our procurement activities. We require that all suppliers, subcontractors and labour providers operating with Gardening Service Sidcup adhere to our code of conduct and the principles set out in this policy. Contracts and purchase orders include explicit clauses prohibiting modern slavery and enabling audits and corrective measures where necessary.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

Supplier audits are a central part of our compliance programme. We conduct risk-based assessments and on-site or remote audits of suppliers who provide labour, equipment or materials to Sidcup gardening services. Audits assess recruitment processes, employment records, working conditions and grievance mechanisms. Where risks are identified, we require timely remediation plans and follow-up verification.

Our supplier due diligence process includes checks on recruitment fees, employment contracts, identity verification and evidence that workers are paid at least the minimum wage. We prioritise higher-risk suppliers for more frequent audits and require third-party verification where appropriate. Contractors found non-compliant face contractual sanctions up to termination.

Reporting channels are available to all staff, contractors and supply chain workers to raise concerns about modern slavery or unfair practices. We provide multiple reporting options that protect confidentiality and can be used anonymously. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and appropriate action is taken. Zero retaliation against whistleblowers is an essential part of our approach.

We also encourage ethical reporting within the wider community of Sidcup gardening services. When concerns are raised, our investigations are thorough and proportionate, engaging legal and human resources advisors as needed. Corrective actions may include supplier re-training, contractual remediation steps, or termination of contracts and referral to law enforcement if criminality is suspected.

Our governance includes clear roles and responsibilities: senior management endorses this statement and operational leads oversee implementation. We provide training for staff and procurement teams to identify indicators of modern slavery and to follow our reporting procedures. All personnel involved in garden maintenance Sidcup activities are expected to act in accordance with these standards.

We will review this statement and our procedures annually to ensure continuous improvement. The annual review considers audit findings, reported incidents, changes in the supply base and evolving legal requirements. Findings from reviews drive updates to our supplier audits, contract terms and training materials.

By maintaining transparent monitoring, proactive supplier audits and accessible reporting channels, Gardening Services Sidcup aims to reduce the risk of modern slavery across our operations and supply chain. Our commitment is ongoing and we will continue to enhance our controls, remediation processes and stakeholder engagement to uphold the rights and dignity of all workers.

Declaration: This statement is made in good faith on behalf of Gardening Services Sidcup and will be published with the results of our annual review. We remain resolute in our mission: no tolerance for modern slavery in Sidcup gardening services or anywhere in our supply chain.