Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Southgate

Gardening Services Southgate is committed to the highest standards of ethical behaviour and to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking do not take place in any part of our operations or supply chain. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, child labour, and any form of exploitation. This statement describes our approach, preventive actions and ongoing responsibility for compliance across our Southgate gardening services and wider garden maintenance activities.

Scope and Responsibility

Our modern slavery prevention measures apply to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Gardening Services in Southgate. We require everyone who works with us to share our values and to follow our policies. The Board, senior managers and site supervisors share accountability for enforcement, and regular training ensures staff recognise signs of exploitation. We will not tolerate any practice that undermines human dignity or freedom.

The zero-tolerance policy is enforced through clear contractual obligations, workplace standards and a commitment to immediate action where concerns arise. Any report of suspected slavery, trafficking or coerced labour triggers an investigation and, when necessary, the termination of contracts with offending parties. We make no exceptions for cost, speed or convenience.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Gardening Services Southgate undertakes robust supplier audits and due diligence to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain. We assess suppliers before onboarding and carry out periodic reviews to confirm compliance with our policies. Our audit programme includes:

• Risk-based assessments to prioritise suppliers in higher-risk categories.
• On-site and remote audits checking labour practices, contracts and working conditions.
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits where issues are found.
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with our anti-slavery standards and the right to audit.

Audits are conducted by trained internal teams and, when appropriate, by independent third parties. We use supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement plans to measure outcomes. If a supplier fails to meet mandatory standards and remediation is not feasible, we will cease using that supplier to protect workers and uphold our values across Southgate garden services.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

To ensure concerns are raised safely and acted upon, Gardening Services Southgate provides multiple confidential reporting channels. Workers and contractors can report issues through secure internal channels, directly to management, or anonymously where preferred. We treat all reports seriously and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. All allegations are investigated promptly and sensitively.

We support victims of exploitation with appropriate referrals and remedial steps, including suspension of the relationship with the responsible party and engagement with specialist support services where required. Our management teams receive training on responding to disclosures and ensuring immediate safeguards for affected individuals.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: This statement is reviewed at least once a year by senior leadership to assess effectiveness and to update actions in response to new risks or legislative changes. The review evaluates audit results, reports received, corrective actions taken and training completion rates. We commit to continuous improvement across all Southgate gardening operations and to publishing updates after each formal review cycle.