Modern Slavery Statement — London Landscape Gardeners

London Landscape Gardeners is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and forced labour across our teams and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility as a leading landscape gardeners in London employer and contractor to take robust steps to ensure that every worker engaged by the business is treated with dignity and respect.

The policy applies to all employees, contractors and partners of the London landscape gardeners group and covers recruitment, working conditions and contractual obligations. Our approach for ensuring ethical employment practices includes rigorous pre-employment checks, fair pay practices and ongoing training. We require managers and site supervisors to reinforce the message that exploitation will not be tolerated and that exploitation reports will be handled confidentially and seriously.

As professional London landscaping gardeners, we recognise the complexities of supply chains that include seasonal workers, sub-contractors and material suppliers. We maintain clear contractual clauses obliging suppliers and subcontractors to comply with anti-slavery standards, including the right to audit and the right to terminate agreements when breaches occur. Our procurement principles prioritise transparency, traceability and traceable labour practices for plants, soil, machinery and other goods.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Responsibilities

Our zero-tolerance policy is unequivocal: we will not engage with or tolerate any form of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude or human trafficking in our operations or supply chain. Senior leaders are responsible for policy enforcement, and all staff receive awareness training that includes how to spot indicators of exploitation and the procedures to follow. Any breach of policy will result in disciplinary action, up to termination and referral to law enforcement.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct regular supplier due diligence and audits to verify compliance. Audits are risk-based and include document reviews, site visits and worker interviews where possible. Our supplier code of conduct sets out expectations on working hours, freedom of movement, no retention of identity documents and lawful wage payment. Where risks are identified we work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues, and we reserve the right to cease relationships where remediation is insufficient.

To strengthen oversight, we use a combination of self-assessments, third-party ethical audits and periodic on-site verification. We maintain records of audit findings and corrective action plans, and we track progress through a central compliance register. These measures help ensure our status as trusted London gardeners and landscape providers that prioritise lawful and ethical labour practices.

Reporting Channels and Confidentiality

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for workers, suppliers and the public to raise concerns, including anonymous routes and secure internal reporting lines. Reports are treated sensitively and investigated promptly by trained staff. Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation, and we offer support to affected individuals, including signposting to specialist services where required. All reports feed into our central investigation process.

Our processes include a clear escalation path and documented timelines for response and remedial action. We publish anonymised summaries of significant incidents and outcomes as part of our commitment to transparency while respecting the privacy of individuals involved. Training for investigators emphasises trauma-informed and victim-centred approaches to ensure dignity throughout any intervention.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement We commit to reviewing this statement and our practices at least once every year. The annual review assesses policy effectiveness, audit results, training uptake and incident management outcomes. Findings inform updates to our procurement practices, staff training and supplier engagement. Through continuous improvement, the London Landscape Gardeners team will reinforce strong ethical standards and pursue ongoing reductions in modern slavery risk across the landscape gardening sector in London and beyond.