Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for Garden Maintenance Haringey

Garden Maintenance Haringey is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach, the measures we take, and how we assess and manage the risks associated with forced labour and exploitation in the horticulture and landscape services we deliver across Haringey and surrounding boroughs.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, exploitation or human trafficking. All employees, contractors and subcontractors working with our garden maintenance in Haringey business must comply with our standards, which are communicated during induction and reinforced through ongoing training and written policy documents.

Our core commitment is to identify, mitigate and remediate risks. For the broader Haringey garden maintenance sector we recognise that seasonal labour, subcontracted teams and materials supply chains can present specific vulnerabilities, so we take a risk-based approach to due diligence and monitoring.

Policies, Training and Expectations

All employees are required to follow internal procedures designed to prevent modern slavery. We provide targeted training for managers and procurement staff so they can spot signs of exploitation and ensure that recruitment and employment practices meet legal and ethical standards. Our garden-maintenance Haringey teams are taught to look for indicators such as lack of documentation, withheld wages, restricted movement, or coerced living arrangements.

We maintain a Supplier Code of Conduct that requires suppliers and subcontractors to demonstrate compliance with labour standards, health and safety regulations, and anti-slavery obligations. This code is incorporated into supplier contracts and purchase orders wherever possible.

To reinforce these expectations we:

• include anti-slavery clauses in contracts;
• require certifications or attestations from high-risk suppliers;
• provide whistleblowing and grievance channels for workers;
• and maintain records of recruitment and payment for seasonal workers.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We operate a programme of supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with our modern slavery standards. Audits combine self-assessment questionnaires, document reviews and on-site visits where risk indicators exist. Our procurement team prioritises suppliers based on risk factors such as geography, labour intensity, and subcontracting complexity.

External suppliers found to be non-compliant are given corrective action plans and time-bound milestones. Continued failure to meet standards can result in contract termination. We use corrective measures that include remediation for affected workers and engagement with local experts to ensure fair outcomes.

Reporting channels are available for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made internally, and we encourage anonymous reporting where necessary. Allegations are investigated promptly, and appropriate action is taken to protect victims and address wrongdoing.

Our approach to remediation follows the principle of putting affected workers first. When exploitation is identified, we coordinate safe support, restitution of withheld pay where applicable, and engagement with authorities and specialist organisations to secure longer-term safeguards for victims.

We recognise that prevention relies on continual improvement. As part of this, we conduct an annual review of our policies, supplier monitoring, audit outcomes and training effectiveness. The annual review includes assessment of incident reports, audit findings and progress against corrective action plans to ensure our responses remain robust and proportionate to identified risks.

Accountability for this Modern Slavery Statement rests with senior management, who receive regular reports on compliance activity. This statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months and updated to reflect changes in our operations, supply chain structure and the legislative environment.

In summary, Garden Maintenance Haringey maintains a clear, enforced zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. Through supplier audits, employee training, confidential reporting channels and an annual review process, we strive to prevent exploitation and to remedy harm where it occurs. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that our garden care and landscaping services operate ethically, safely and lawfully within Haringey and beyond.

This statement is approved by the leadership team and reflects our ongoing dedication to eliminating slavery and human trafficking from our operations and supply chains.

Signed on behalf of Garden Maintenance Haringey