Garden Maintenance Leyton is committed to eliminating all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking from our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our approach to ethical labour, our zero-tolerance stance and the practical steps we take across Leyton garden maintenance and allied services. We affirm that forced labour, servitude, and any form of exploitation have no place in our organisation or with our contractors.

Modern Slavery Statement for Garden Maintenance Leyton

Our commitment extends to all aspects of garden care in Leyton, including seasonal workers, subcontractors and suppliers of materials. We operate with a clear zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and human trafficking. That means we will investigate any credible allegation and take swift remedial action, including termination of contracts where violations are confirmed.

Policy and Principles

Garden maintenance services Leyton are governed by principles of fairness, transparency and accountability. Our Zero-Tolerance Policy is embedded in procurement, recruitment and contract management. We require all staff and partners to comply with local and international labour standards, and we underline our expectation that every worker is treated with dignity and respect. We do not accept any use of bonded labour, withholding of wages, or coercive recruitment practices.

To ensure robust compliance, Leyton garden maintenance teams carry out supplier audits and due diligence. These assessments review employment records, right-to-work documentation, pay practices and subcontracting arrangements. We prioritise suppliers who demonstrate transparent labour practices and who consent to on-site or remote audits. Where risks are identified, we work collaboratively to implement corrective action plans with clear timelines.

Key elements of our supplier audit process include:

• Verification of worker contracts and wage records
• Checks on recruitment agents and subcontractor chains
• Risk-based frequency of audits and follow-up reviews

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide safe and confidential reporting channels for anyone who suspects modern slavery within our operations or supply chain. Reports can be made by employees, subcontractors or members of the public via internal channels that protect anonymity where requested. Our grievance procedure ensures that claims are logged, assessed and escalated to senior management without delay. All allegations are treated seriously and will be investigated impartially.

In addition to internal reporting routes, we encourage cooperation with relevant authorities and non-governmental organisations when necessary. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith and commit to providing support where appropriate. Training on recognising signs of exploitation is mandatory for operational staff and included in the induction for new hires working in Leyton garden maintenance operations.

Annual Review, Continuous Improvement and Accountability: This statement is reviewed at least once a year by senior leadership and the board. Our annual review evaluates the effectiveness of policies, the outcomes of supplier audits, trainings delivered, and any incidents recorded. We publish findings internally, set measurable targets for the coming year and revise our risk assessment methodology to reflect emerging trends in forced labour risks. In the event of confirmed breaches, we will strengthen contractual clauses, enhance monitoring and, where required, terminate relationships with non-compliant suppliers.

Our approach to preventing modern slavery in the maintenance of gardens in Leyton is practical and evolving: it combines policy, people and process. We will continue to embed anti-slavery obligations into procurement, carry out risk-based supplier checks, maintain secure reporting channels and conduct an annual, transparent review of progress. Through these measures, Garden Maintenance Leyton seeks to protect workers, uphold ethical standards and ensure that every garden we maintain is cared for by workers who are free, fairly treated and fairly paid.

Signed on behalf of the company, this statement represents our ongoing pledge to combat modern slavery and supports a culture where exploitation is not tolerated in any part of our operations or supply chain for Leyton garden maintenance.

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