Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Herne Hill
Gardening Services Herne Hill is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking throughout our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our policies, the steps we take, and our ongoing commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical labour practice across Herne Hill garden care and all contracting activity.
We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, child labour, exploitation or human trafficking. All staff, contractors and partners engaged in Herne Hill gardening services are expected to comply with this requirement. Any breach of the policy will result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement.
Our supply chain due diligence includes targeted supplier audits and risk-based assessments of suppliers providing tools, plants, seasonal labour and subcontracted garden maintenance. We recognise that suppliers and labour providers are critical points of risk for modern slavery in landscaping and gardening services in Herne Hill and beyond.
Policies, Contracts and Supplier Audits
We embed anti-slavery requirements into procurement processes and contract terms for all Herne Hill garden care suppliers. Contracts include clauses requiring compliance with labour standards and rights to audit. Our contractual expectations are supported by our code of conduct and supplier onboarding checks.
Supplier audits are scheduled according to risk: higher-risk suppliers receive on-site inspections and documentation reviews; lower-risk partners are subject to remote compliance checks. Audit findings are tracked, and remediation plans are required where non-compliance is identified.
We maintain an ongoing programme of training for procurement teams and site managers so they can identify indicators of exploitation, perform effective supplier assessments, and escalate concerns. Training covers modern slavery red flags, permitted working hours, payroll verification and recruitment fee prohibitions.
Reporting, Response and Prevention
We provide multiple reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns safely and confidentially. These channels include internal reporting lines and anonymous reporting mechanisms. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and actions taken to protect affected individuals.
Protections for whistleblowers are an essential part of our approach. Staff and contractors who in good faith report suspected modern slavery will face no retaliation. We emphasise confidentiality and ensure support for anyone impacted by investigations.
Our prevention measures include:
- Pre-employment checks and right-to-work verification for all hires providing Herne Hill gardening services;
- Supplier audits with corrective action timelines;
- Contract clauses prohibiting recruitment fees and unauthorised labour hire;
- Regular staff training and awareness campaigns across teams engaged in garden maintenance and landscaping.
We apply a risk-based approach: mapping our supply chain, prioritising where people are most vulnerable, and applying targeted controls. We work with suppliers to build capacity for compliance and expect transparent records for pay, working hours and recruitment. Where suppliers fail to remedy serious breaches, we will terminate relationships and pursue alternatives.
We will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually. The annual review includes an assessment of audit outcomes, reported incidents, corrective actions taken and the effectiveness of our training and reporting channels. Findings inform improvements to policy, supplier management and resource allocation.
Gardening services in Herne Hill remain resolute in the fight against exploitation. We publish this statement to make our commitments clear: a continued zero-tolerance stance, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and a formal annual review cycle to ensure continuous improvement and accountability.
