Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Rotherhithe Commitment

Garden Maintenance Rotherhithe is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chain. This statement outlines our approach and the steps we take to identify, mitigate and eradicate risks associated with forced labour, exploitative working conditions and other abuses. We operate a zero-tolerance policy across all garden care services in Rotherhithe and the wider borough, and we expect the same high standards from every partner and contractor.

Our zero-tolerance stance means that any credible indication of modern slavery will trigger immediate action. Employees and contractors are trained to recognise signs of exploitation, and managers are empowered to act swiftly. We will terminate relationships with suppliers found to be complicit in such practices and will cooperate with authorities as necessary. The company treats modern slavery as a critical breach of trust and contract.

We maintain a robust supplier assurance framework to support ethical supply chains for Rotherhithe garden maintenance and related landscaping work. Our procurement and compliance teams carry out risk-based supplier audits and due diligence checks. These audits examine labour conditions, recruitment practices, wage and hour compliance, and worker welfare. Key audit elements include:

• Document verification: proof of right to work and lawful employment records;
• On-site inspections: unexpected visits to confirm working and living conditions;
• Worker interviews: confidential conversations to surface concerns and evidence.

We apply a risk-based approach to supplier audits for garden care services in Rotherhithe, prioritising higher-risk suppliers such as those engaged through labour intermediaries or where seasonal labour is used. Every contract includes clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws and the right for us to audit and terminate agreements where breaches are found. Our supplier on-boarding questionnaire screens for indicators of forced labour and unfair recruitment fees.

Audits are performed by trained in-house teams and, where appropriate, independent third-party auditors. Findings are recorded, reported to senior management and used to develop corrective action plans. We monitor progress against these plans and withhold payments or suspend supply where remediation is not satisfactory. This reflects our commitment to continuous improvement in Rotherhithe garden maintenance practices.

Training and capacity building are central to our prevention strategy. We provide regular training for procurement staff, site supervisors and contract managers on how to spot and respond to modern slavery. Record-keeping and supplier performance metrics feed into our supplier scorecard, reinforcing expectations and accountability across the supply chain.

We maintain clear reporting channels for concerns about slavery or human trafficking within Rotherhithe garden maintenance operations. Staff and third parties may report issues through anonymous internal hotlines, secure email reporting systems and through line managers. All reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone raising a concern in good faith.

Investigations follow a documented procedure: initial assessment, evidence gathering, worker interviews and remediation planning. Where modern slavery is identified, we take decisive corrective action — from supplier improvement plans to contract termination and referral to law enforcement. We also provide support and remediation to affected workers, prioritising their safety and legal rights.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually as part of our governance cycle. The review evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, supplier audits, training and reporting mechanisms and produces measurable targets for the year ahead. Garden care Rotherhithe remains committed to transparency, continuous monitoring and strengthening our processes. By integrating anti-slavery obligations into procurement, operations and supplier management, we aim to ensure that Rotherhithe garden maintenance activities are free from exploitation and aligned with best practice.