Garden Maintenance Kingston Modern Slavery Statement

Garden Maintenance Kingston (our company) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. This statement outlines our policies, controls and ongoing efforts to ensure that every person involved in our work for Kingston garden maintenance services is treated with dignity and respect.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. All employees, contractors and partners involved in garden maintenance in Kingston must adhere to standards that prohibit exploitation. This policy is embedded in our recruitment, contracting and procurement practices and applies to all our sites and services.

We commit to clear expectations:

• No forced, bonded or compulsory labour in any part of our operations.
• No unlawful child labour and robust checks for age verification.
• Fair wages and working conditions for those engaged in Kingston gardening services and landscaping work.

We publish and communicate these standards to suppliers and staff involved in Kingston garden maintenance.

Supplier Due Diligence and Checks

We carry out supplier assessments focused on preventing modern slavery risks across our supply chain for garden maintenance Kingston projects. Our procurement process includes mandatory declarations, risk-based screening and ongoing monitoring to identify potential issues early.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

Regular audits form a central part of our approach. We conduct on-site visits, document reviews and worker interviews where risk indicators are identified. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with our code of conduct, provide records of payroll and working hours, and allow access for independent verification.

Where gaps are identified, we require immediate corrective action plans and set timelines for remediation. Repeat non-compliance can lead to contract termination. Our approach to supplier audit includes:

• Risk scoring for all vendors engaged in garden maintenance services across Kingston.
• Periodic audits prioritised by risk level.
• Contract clauses requiring adherence to anti-slavery standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels so employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality. We encourage the reporting of potential issues without fear of retaliation.

Reports are triaged by our compliance team and, where appropriate, escalated to senior management. Investigations may involve independent third parties and, if necessary, liaison with relevant authorities. We support victims by coordinating access to appropriate advice and protections, while ensuring any disciplinary measures are proportionate and legally compliant.

Training, Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

All staff involved in garden maintenance in Kingston receive training on identifying modern slavery indicators and on our reporting procedures. We review our policies and risk assessments annually to ensure they remain effective and reflect evolving best practice. Each year, we publish a progress update and revise our action plan to strengthen supplier audits, training and remediation measures. This annual review ensures sustained compliance across our Kingston garden care activities and reinforces our commitment to eradicating exploitation in every part of our operations.