Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Thamesmead

Garden Maintenance Thamesmead is committed to eliminating modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to preventing exploitation in our workforce and among third-party providers engaged to deliver garden maintenance in Thamesmead. We recognise the responsibility that comes with providing Thamesmead garden maintenance services and adopt a proactive stance to ensure fair, safe and ethical treatment of all people involved in our work.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Leadership

Our organisation operates a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery. All employees, contractors and subcontractors engaged in garden care Thamesmead activities must comply with this policy. We expect integrity, transparency and respect for human rights across the business. Any breaches of our zero-tolerance policy will lead to disciplinary action, contract termination and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement.

The scope of this modern slavery statement covers direct staff, temporary workers and our supply base for landscaping, plant hire and maintenance supplies. Governance is overseen by senior management and our compliance team, which reviews recruitment practices, payscales, working hours and living conditions where relevant. We ensure that hiring processes for garden maintenance in Thamesmead follow verification checks that reduce the risk of exploitative employment.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

We apply robust due diligence to our suppliers and partners. Our supplier code of conduct requires adherence to labour rights and ethical sourcing. For Thamesmead garden maintenance providers we require contractual commitments and evidence of lawful working practices. Key audit checks include:

• Verification of identity and right to work documents;
• Payment and wage audits to ensure living wages where applicable;
• Health and safety compliance and training records;
• Working hours and rest periods monitoring;
• Subcontracting Disclosure and traceability assessments.

Supplier audits are conducted on a risk-based schedule. High-risk suppliers—such as those providing seasonal labour, subcontracted labour or supply of plant and materials—receive more frequent checks. We use a combination of desk-based assessments, remote interviews and on-site inspections to verify compliance. Where non-compliance is identified we demand corrective action plans, monitor remediation and, if issues persist, we suspend or terminate relationships to protect workers and our reputation for responsible Thamesmead garden maintenance.

To reinforce standards we provide training to procurement and site supervisors on indicators of modern slavery and responsible subcontracting. Training is repeated annually and updated whenever legal or operational changes occur.

We maintain multiple reporting channels to encourage disclosure of concerns. Workers, contractors and members of the public can raise issues through anonymous internal reporting mechanisms and secure whistleblowing channels. All reports are taken seriously and investigated impartially. Our investigative process ensures confidentiality and protection for reporters, and outcomes inform continual improvement of our policies for garden services in Thamesmead.

Accountability and continuous improvement are central to how we operate. We keep detailed records of audits, investigations and remedial actions. Senior management receives quarterly updates and any significant incident is escalated immediately. We work with external stakeholders, where appropriate, to strengthen safeguards and share best practice across the local landscape and green-space sectors.

This modern slavery statement is reviewed at least once a year as part of our annual review cycle. The review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audit programme and reporting arrangements, and sets targets for the coming year. Through sustained vigilance and clear contractual expectations we reaffirm our commitment to eradicate modern slavery from every element of Thamesmead garden maintenance and to promote decent, lawful employment for all.