Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Leyton

Gardening Services Leyton is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms within our business and supply chain. This statement sets out our approach for the year, reflecting the policies and procedures applied by our Leyton garden services teams and contractors. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, debt bondage, or exploitation and expect everyone in our network to uphold the same standards.

Our commitment to ethical practice extends across all operations for garden maintenance, landscaping and Leyton garden services projects. We require that workers are engaged voluntarily, paid fairly and treated with dignity and respect. As part of this, we maintain clear contractual terms and robust recruitment checks to reduce the risk of modern slavery within our crews and subcontractors.

We conduct regular supplier and contractor assessments and carry out targeted supplier audits to ensure compliance. These audits examine key indicators such as payroll records, right-to-work documentation, and living conditions where relevant. Findings from supplier audits inform corrective action plans; suppliers who fail to meet our standards face termination of contract if improvements are not swiftly implemented.

Prevention, Detection and Training

We provide training for managers and operational staff about the indicators of exploitation and the steps to take when concerns arise. Training covers the particular risks in horticulture and grounds maintenance sectors, and is refreshed annually. Our Leyton gardening services teams receive guidance on safe recruitment, verifying identity documents and the appropriate use of labour-hire agencies.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain multiple reporting channels to make it easy and safe for workers and third parties to raise concerns. These channels include internal reporting lines, confidential reporting to senior management and protected whistleblower procedures. Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. We do not tolerate retaliation and provide support to any worker who reports suspected modern slavery.

To underpin this, we operate clear escalation protocols and use risk-based screening for new suppliers, especially those operating in supply chains for seasonal planting, tree works and landscape materials. Our due diligence includes background checks, contract clauses demanding compliance with anti-slavery laws and periodic on-site visits by our compliance team.

Our procurement processes for Leyton garden maintenance and landscaping projects include mandatory anti-slavery clauses and require suppliers to demonstrate consistent labour standards. We use a mix of documentary evidence and interviews during supplier audits and require corrective action plans where issues are found. Our procurement team applies a risk-rating system to prioritise audits where the likelihood of abuse is highest.

Zero-tolerance policy: We will not engage with individuals or organisations that knowingly use slave labour or otherwise exploit workers. Any supplier or contractor found to be complicit in modern slavery will be suspended pending investigation and, where substantiated, will have their contract terminated. We also reserve the right to pursue legal remedies.

Annual review and continuous improvement: This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year and updated to reflect new risks, changes in legislation and lessons learned from supplier audits and internal investigations. We publish an annual summary of actions taken and outcomes, and continually refine our tools, training and reporting mechanisms to ensure our Leyton garden services remain free from exploitation. We are committed to transparency, accountability and collaboration with industry partners to eliminate modern slavery from our supply chain.