Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Camden Town

Garden Maintenance Camden Town acknowledges its responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all operations and across our supply chain. As a specialist provider of Camden Town garden maintenance and landscape services, we are committed to ethical practices and transparency. We engage with local communities, contractors and suppliers to promote fair working conditions and to ensure that Garden Maintenance in Camden Town operates to the highest labour standards.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. All colleagues, contractors and third-party providers engaged in garden upkeep in Camden Town must comply. Any evidence of exploitation will trigger immediate action, including investigation, remedial measures and, where necessary, termination of contracts. We make clear that non-compliance is unacceptable and will not be tolerated under any circumstances, and we expect the same high standards from all partners involved in Camden Town garden services.

Staff training and awareness are central to our approach. Employees and supervisors receive regular instruction to recognise indicators of exploitation, such as withheld wages, restricted freedom of movement, abusive recruitment practices or coercion. We provide secure reporting channels, and ensure that reports are handled confidentially and without retaliation. The teams responsible for Camden Town gardening operations are briefed to escalate concerns promptly, and managers are accountable for maintaining vigilance in the sites and gardens we maintain.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Garden Maintenance Camden Town operates a risk-based due diligence programme for suppliers of horticulture services, plants, materials and seasonal labour. We assess suppliers before onboarding and at intervals thereafter, with particular scrutiny for labour providers and subcontractors. Supplier audits are a key tool for verification, and we reserve the right to conduct unannounced inspections where concerns arise. We also favour local sourcing where feasible, to support transparency and reduce risk in our supply chain.

Our supplier audit and compliance checks include:

• Verification of right-to-work and payroll records;
• Assessment of recruitment fees and employment contracts;
• Interviews with workers to confirm conditions and freedom to leave;
• Examination of working hours, pay rates and accommodation where provided;
• Review of health and safety, grievance mechanisms and worker representation.

We require suppliers to sign and adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct which explicitly prohibits modern slavery. When audits identify deficiencies, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans with clear timelines; persistent non-compliance leads to contract termination to protect workers and the integrity of our supply chain. Our procurement teams maintain records of supplier performance and escalate where necessary to senior management.

Reporting channels for suspected modern slavery are accessible to staff, contractors and third parties connected with Camden Town garden maintenance. Options include confidential internal reporting lines, an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism and escalation to designated safeguarding officers. Each report is assessed for risk, investigated by trained personnel, and appropriate protections are put in place for any potential victims. We emphasise a strict non-retaliation approach and support those who come forward.

Enforcement and remediation form part of our response framework. Where modern slavery is identified, Garden Maintenance Camden Town will cooperate fully with relevant authorities and support victim recovery, including securing safe accommodation, medical care and restitution where appropriate. Disciplinary action will be taken against those responsible, and contractual relationships will be reviewed and adjusted to prevent recurrence. We document remedial actions and use lessons learned to strengthen controls.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and the policies that support it. The yearly assessment evaluates policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, training completion rates and any incidents or near-misses, and it informs updates to our action plan. By combining a firm zero-tolerance stance, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels and regular review, Garden Maintenance in Camden Town strives to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and supply chains. We will continue to improve our processes and engage partners to uphold ethical labour standards across every green space we manage.