Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Hounslow
We, as a local provider of garden maintenance in Hounslow, set out our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This document reflects our zero-tolerance approach and describes the practical steps we take to ensure ethical labour practices. Our aim is to make clear that Hounslow garden maintenance activities operate with integrity, respect for human rights and transparent processes.Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
Garden services Hounslow has a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, servitude, human trafficking or exploitation. All employees, contractors and partners are required to adhere to this policy. Breaches are treated seriously and will trigger immediate investigation and disciplinary action, which may include termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities. We require that everyone engaged in Hounslow gardening maintenance understands and follows these standards.
We ensure awareness through induction training and regular updates. Key measures we implement include:
- Screening and risk assessment of labour practices across suppliers
- Contractual clauses that prohibit forced or bonded labour
- Worker rights information distributed in accessible formats and languages
- Whistleblowing protections for staff and contractors who report concerns
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
Our supplier due diligence programme is central to preventing modern slavery in our supply chain. We perform risk-based supplier audits and require documentary evidence of employment practices from suppliers of equipment, plants and seasonal labour. Audits combine documentation checks, on-site visits where feasible and third-party verification for higher-risk suppliers. For Garden Maintenance Hounslow procurement, we prioritise transparent suppliers and undertake enhanced checks for any subcontractors used for grounds work, waste removal or seasonal planting.
We use a scoring system to track supplier compliance and improvement actions. Non-conforming suppliers are given a remediation plan and timeframe; persistent failures lead to contract termination. Our approach includes training suppliers on modern slavery indicators and encouraging continuous improvement. We also promote the use of direct employment where possible and discourage labour-hire arrangements without robust oversight.
Reporting Channels and Protection of Reporters: We operate multiple reporting channels to ensure concerns about slavery or exploitation can be raised safely and confidentially. Employees and contractors can report issues to line managers or through an anonymous internal reporting system. We guarantee protections against retaliation, and every report is investigated impartially. Reports can trigger corrective actions, supplier audits or referral to law enforcement where appropriate. All investigations and outcomes are recorded and monitored.
Accountability and governance for our modern slavery response rests with senior leadership and a designated compliance officer who oversees implementation across garden maintenance in Hounslow. We maintain records of training attendance, audit results and remediation steps. Garden Maintenance Hounslow integrates modern slavery risk assessment into our procurement and HR processes and ensures clear responsibility for follow-up.
We commit to continuous improvement. Our prevention measures include worker engagement programmes, supplier capacity building and collaboration with industry groups to strengthen protections for vulnerable workers. We also ensure that recruitment practices are free from fees charged to workers and that all wages comply with applicable law, as part of our standard employment checks.
Annual Review: This statement is reviewed at least once a year to assess effectiveness and to update policies and procedures. As part of the annual review we evaluate audit findings, report statistics on incidents and remediation, and refresh training and supplier engagement plans. The review drives further action to strengthen controls and maintain a robust response to modern slavery risks in Hounslow garden maintenance and related services.