Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Highgate

Gardening Services Highgate is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms within our operations and across our supply chains. We maintain a clear, zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, servitude, and exploitation, and this statement outlines our approach, responsibilities and ongoing actions. As a local provider of Highgate gardening services, we recognise our duty to uphold human rights and to act with transparency in the way we recruit, contract and manage staff and suppliers.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a firm zero-tolerance stance: any evidence of modern slavery or trafficking is unacceptable. This policy applies to all employees, contractors and partners engaged by Gardening Services in Highgate. All recruitment is conducted through authorised channels and all workers receive clear terms of employment. We use checks and verification processes to deter and detect coerced or fraudulent recruitment and we reserve the right to terminate relationships where breaches are identified.

Key Commitments and Controls

To prevent abuse and exploitation we implement a range of controls and safeguards across our operations and supply chain. These include:

• Risk assessment of suppliers and contractors that supply labour, materials or services to Highgate garden services.
• Supplier audits and workplace inspections focusing on working hours, pay, living conditions and recruitment practices.
• Contractual clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery standards and provide remedies for non-compliance.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct supplier due diligence for new and existing partners. Our supplier audits are proportionate to the risk profile of each provider and include on-site visits, document reviews and interviews where appropriate. For higher-risk suppliers, we carry out enhanced audits covering payroll records, recruitment agency practices and sub-contractor arrangements. Findings from these audits are recorded and followed up with action plans; persistent or serious violations lead to contract termination. As a provider of garden services Highgate, we prioritise transparency and remediation in our procurement relationships.

Our audit approach includes:

• Initial screening and risk scoring before engagement.
• Periodic audits (scheduled and unscheduled) of supplier sites and subcontractors.
• Corrective action tracking and verification of implemented improvements.

Training and capacity building form an integral part of our due diligence: staff involved in procurement and operations receive regular training on recognising signs of exploitation and responding appropriately. We also encourage suppliers to adopt ethical recruitment and employment practices.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Any concerns about modern slavery related to our Highgate garden services may be reported through multiple internal channels. We provide a confidential reporting mechanism that allows staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns securely and, where desired, anonymously. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly by senior management. We operate a strict non-retaliation policy to protect whistleblowers and ensure that raising concerns does not result in adverse treatment.

Reports are handled by a dedicated compliance team who will:

• Record the report and assess immediate risks to individuals.
• Initiate investigations and engage external experts when necessary.
• Implement remedial actions, including support for affected individuals and contractual remedies.

We encourage anyone with knowledge of potential exploitation to come forward; this contributes to safer, fairer supply chains for all who work with Highgate gardening services.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Gardening Services Highgate commits to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies. Each year we will publish the outcomes of our risk assessments, audit activity and the corrective measures implemented. The review process involves senior leadership, procurement and operations teams and incorporates feedback from independent audits. Continuous improvement is central to our approach: we will refine our supplier audits, expand training, and enhance our reporting channels in response to emerging risks and lessons learned.

In closing, our commitment to combat modern slavery and human trafficking is enduring. Gardening Services in Highgate will continue to deploy robust controls, rigorous supplier audits, safe reporting channels and regular reviews to protect workers and uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct across our business and supply chains.