Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Wallington

Gardening Services Wallington is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to identify, assess and address the risks of exploitation across our gardening services in Wallington and related landscaping activities. We recognise that even low-risk sectors have vulnerabilities and we adopt a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, debt bondage, involuntary servitude or human trafficking.

As a provider of Wallington gardening services we require every colleague, contractor and supplier to adhere to our standards. We will not knowingly engage with parties that fail to meet minimum labour and ethical standards. Our employment practices insist on lawful contracts, fair pay and the right to leave employment, and we include specific anti-slavery clauses in our procurement terms. All new service agreements contain explicit modern slavery provisions.

To support these commitments we have implemented a programme of supplier due diligence and supplier audits. Our procurement team evaluates vendors before onboarding and conducts periodic checks thereafter. Key audit activities include:

• Documented verification of employment records and pay practices;
• On-site or remote audits of high-risk suppliers;
• Contractual rights to inspect, interview workers and terminate for non-compliance.

Our internal policies reinforce our position: zero tolerance for modern slavery across the Wallington gardens service landscape. We require managers and site supervisors to complete training that highlights indicators of exploitation and steps to escalate concerns. Training emphasises confidentiality and the importance of respectful treatment for all workers engaged in landscaping and maintenance work.

We operate multiple, secure reporting channels to ensure anyone can raise concerns safely. These include anonymous reporting routes through internal whistleblowing mechanisms, escalation to a designated compliance officer, and written reporting paths for contractors and suppliers. Reports are investigated promptly, with appropriate remedial actions and referrals to enforcement agencies where needed. We protect reporters from retaliation and provide support to affected individuals.

In procuring Wallington gardening suppliers we prioritise transparency and traceability. Our tender documents require disclosure of subcontractors and employment practices. We employ risk-based supplier segmentation so that higher-risk relationships are subject to more frequent audits, targeted checks and corrective action plans where issues are found.

Our assurance framework combines desk-based reviews, physical audits and worker interviews when appropriate. We maintain a register of actions and remediation progress and exercise contractual remedies up to termination where non-compliance persists. We also engage with industry partners and local authorities to strengthen community protections and share best practice within the Wallington gardening services sector.

We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and our related policies. Each year the Board and senior management will assess the effectiveness of due diligence, audit outcomes, training uptake, and the operation of reporting channels. Findings from that review will inform improvements to supplier audits, contractual terms and our prevention measures. This annual cycle ensures continuous improvement and accountability.

In conclusion, Gardening Service in Wallington stands firm against all forms of modern slavery. We will continue to work proactively with suppliers, staff and partners to uphold ethical labour standards. The leadership team endorses this statement and requires all parts of the business to support its implementation. By maintaining vigilance through supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and a formal annual review process, we affirm our ongoing commitment to eradicate exploitation from our supply chain and operations.