Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Greenwich

Landscaping Greenwich is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and throughout our supply chain. We recognise that landscaping services can involve multiple labour arrangements, subcontractors, and material suppliers, which means vigilance is essential at every stage.

Our zero-tolerance policy is central to this commitment. We do not accept forced labour, bonded labour, servitude, child labour, or any form of exploitation. All employees, contractors, and suppliers working with Greenwich landscaping services are expected to act lawfully and ethically. Where concerns arise, we investigate promptly and take decisive action, including suspension or termination of business relationships where necessary.

We also require all suppliers to comply with our standards through contractual expectations and due diligence checks. Before onboarding, suppliers are assessed for labour practices, ownership structures, and the countries and sectors in which they operate. As part of our supplier management programme, we may carry out supplier audits to verify working conditions, wage practices, worker documentation, and site controls. These checks help us identify risks in landscaping procurement, from plants and materials to transport and subcontracted labour.

Risk Management and Responsibility

Modern slavery risks can appear in many forms, especially where seasonal labour or outsourced services are involved. For that reason, our teams are trained to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, poor accommodation, excessive working hours, or intimidation. In Greenwich garden maintenance and related activities, we emphasise that fair recruitment and lawful working practices are non-negotiable requirements.

Reporting channels are available to encourage early disclosure of concerns. Employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders are expected to report suspicions of exploitation or unethical conduct without delay. Reports may be made through internal management routes, and all concerns are handled sensitively, with confidentiality protected wherever possible. We do not permit retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith.

Where a risk or breach is identified, we take a proportionate and documented response. This may include further investigation, corrective action plans, enhanced monitoring, retraining, or removal of a supplier from our approved list. Our approach aims not only to protect workers but also to strengthen ethical standards across the broader Landscaping Greenwich supply network.

Training, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement

We believe that awareness is critical to prevention. Relevant managers and procurement personnel receive guidance on identifying indicators of modern slavery and understanding how to escalate concerns. This support is particularly important in landscaping operations, where labour may be sourced across several locations and employment arrangements may vary. Our objective is to build a culture in which ethical conduct is routine and expectations are clearly understood.

Supplier performance is monitored throughout the relationship, not only at the point of onboarding. We review supplier compliance through periodic checks, document requests, and, where appropriate, supplier audits. These reviews help us track labour standards, confirm adherence to legal requirements, and maintain accountability across the supply chain. We expect our partners to share our commitment to responsible practice in landscaping Greenwich projects and services.

This Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with evolving legal obligations and operational realities. The annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, and training outcomes. Where improvements are needed, we update our controls and reinforce our expectations so that our zero-tolerance position remains practical and enforceable.

Landscaping Greenwich is dedicated to ensuring that our work contributes positively to people, communities, and the environment. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, strengthening supplier audits, supporting reporting channels, and completing an annual review, we aim to reduce the risk of modern slavery in every part of our business.

We will continue to improve our processes and uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct across all Greenwich landscaping activities. This Statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to act with care, transparency, and respect for human rights in everything we do.