Gardening Hounslow Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Hounslow publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing any form of slavery, servitude, forced labour or human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward exploitation and abuse, and this anti-slavery statement explains the actions we take to identify, prevent and mitigate risks.

We are committed to conducting business ethically and responsibly. Our modern slavery policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Gardening Hounslow. This document describes our approach to risk assessment, supplier due diligence and the mechanisms we have in place to ensure compliance with both national and international standards on modern slavery.

Policy and Principles

Our core principles include transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. Zero tolerance means any credible allegation of slavery or human trafficking is taken seriously and investigated. We require all partners and subcontractors to comply with our anti-slavery requirements and to demonstrate fair working practices, lawful contracts and proper payment of wages.

Risk Assessment and Supplier Audits

Gardening Hounslow conducts regular risk assessments of our supply chain to identify areas where modern slavery might arise. We prioritise audits for suppliers in higher-risk sectors or geographies. Our supplier audit programme includes documented checks of:

• verification of right to work and lawful employment
• review of recruitment and labour provider practices
• inspection of working hours, pay and accommodation where relevant

Audit findings are recorded and where non-compliance is identified we insist on corrective action plans or, in severe cases, termination of the contract. We use a combination of desktop assessments, site visits and third-party audit partners to ensure robust oversight and transparency.

In addition to audits, we require new suppliers to complete a detailed human rights questionnaire and to accept our terms that explicitly prohibit forced labour. Training is provided to procurement and operations teams so they can recognise red flags such as unusual recruitment fees, retention of identity documents or restricted movement of workers.

Reporting Channels Gardening Hounslow maintains confidential reporting channels that allow employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about suspected slavery or trafficking. Reports may be made anonymously and will be investigated promptly and impartially. We will protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure appropriate remedial action where abuse is confirmed.

We will escalate serious incidents to the relevant authorities and cooperate fully with investigations. Where victims are identified we will take steps to ensure their safety and to support recovery, including referral to specialist services where necessary. Our response protocol balances legal obligations with compassion and practical support.

To reinforce accountability, senior management reviews modern slavery risks as part of governance meetings. Contractual clauses require suppliers to demonstrate ongoing compliance and permit Gardening Hounslow to conduct unannounced checks. We also embed supplier performance metrics into procurement decisions to reward ethical practice.

We are committed to continuous improvement through collaboration with industry peers, NGOs and relevant authorities. Public reporting on progress is part of our commitment: this statement describes steps taken and planned, and we will update stakeholders annually on outcomes and program evolution.

Annual Review This modern slavery and human trafficking statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months by the leadership team. The annual review assesses risk profiles, audit results, reported incidents and the effectiveness of training and reporting channels. Where gaps are identified, remedial actions and enhanced controls will be implemented and tracked to completion.