Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Mortlake

Gardening Services Mortlake affirms a clear and uncompromising position: we operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in any form. As a provider of local landscaping and Mortlake garden maintenance, our commitment extends across every part of our operation, from direct employees to subcontractors and supply chains. We recognise that ethical procurement, clear oversight and continuous improvement are essential to preventing exploitation in the horticulture and grounds-care sectors.

Our statement sets out the standards expected of all engaged in our gardening services in Mortlake and surrounding areas. We require that all persons working on behalf of our company are treated with dignity and paid fairly, with access to their rights and protections. We will not condone practices that undermine basic human rights and will promptly investigate any credible information indicating a breach of these standards.

To achieve these goals we operate a structured programme of supplier audits and risk-based assessments. Key elements include:

• Regular supplier risk screening against geographic, sector and worker vulnerability criteria;
• Contractual provisions mandating compliance with modern slavery laws and our code of conduct;
• On-site and remote audits of labour practices, record-keeping and living conditions where applicable.

Supplier due diligence and monitoring

Our Mortlake gardening services supply chain due diligence combines pre-engagement screening and periodic reviews. We prioritise suppliers that can demonstrate transparent labour arrangements, lawful hiring, and strong worker grievance mechanisms. For higher-risk engagements we require enhanced checks, documented proof of pay and permitted working arrangements, and third-party verification where necessary.

We maintain clear reporting channels to ensure that concerns about exploitation are captured and acted upon. Staff and contractors are encouraged to report suspected modern slavery through designated internal reporting lines, and reports are treated confidentially. Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation and issues are escalated promptly to senior management for assessment and remedial action.

Our governance framework for addressing modern slavery includes a formalised complaints process, documented investigation procedures and remedial steps where violations are identified. Measures may include immediate suspension of suppliers, termination of contracts, restitution for affected workers and referral to appropriate authorities.

Training, continuous improvement and annual review

All employees and subcontractors engaged in our garden care and grounds maintenance operations receive training on how to identify signs of modern slavery and how to use reporting channels. Training is repeated at induction and refreshed regularly for managers and procurement staff. We consider education and awareness to be fundamental to preventing abuse across the Mortlake garden services ecosystem.

Our supplier audits include scheduled inspections and ad hoc spot checks to verify compliance. Audit findings inform corrective action plans with clear timelines, and recurring non-compliance results in strong enforcement measures. We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires collaboration with suppliers, peers and regulators.

Each financial year we undertake an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies, assessing effectiveness, updating risk assessments and refreshing our supplier engagement approach. The review is presented to senior leadership and revised as necessary to reflect legal developments, industry best practice and lessons learned from audits and incidents.

As a local provider of gardening service Mortlake residents rely on, we reiterate our unambiguous stance: modern slavery has no place in our operations or supply chain. Our combined approach of preventative policy, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, staff training and an annual governance review ensures we remain vigilant and responsive.

We will continue to refine our controls, allocate resources to oversight, and collaborate across the sector to drive out exploitation. Employees and partners are expected to uphold these standards, and any breaches will be addressed decisively in line with our zero-tolerance position. Gardening Services Mortlake is committed to transparency and continual improvement in combating modern slavery.

This statement is issued on behalf of the organisation and will be reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains effective and relevant to our operations and supply networks. Our aim is to ensure safe, fair and lawful working conditions across every element of our Mortlake garden services offering.