Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Northolt

Gardening Northolt is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance position and the practical steps we take across the organisation and supply chain. We declare a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, bonded labour, and any form of exploitation in our domestic gardening services and wider Northolt garden care activities.

We operate across multiple service lines including residential garden maintenance, commercial grounds management, and seasonal horticultural work. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and third-party suppliers engaged in providing gardening services in Northolt and surrounding areas. We are resolute that no person providing services to Gardening Northolt should suffer modern slavery or human trafficking. Our governance framework ensures accountability at every level of the organisation.

Supplier expectations: suppliers and subcontractors must adhere to our standards. We conduct risk-based supplier due diligence and require evidence of lawful employment practices. Our procurement terms include clauses prohibiting modern slavery and requiring prompt remediation or termination for breaches. Key supplier audit activities include:

• Document verification and payroll checks;
• Site visits and worker interviews;
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits.

Policies, Due Diligence and Risk Management

Our policies are designed to identify and reduce the risk of modern slavery in gardening in Northolt. We map our supply chain to prioritise higher-risk suppliers and activities. Due diligence covers recruitment practices, subcontracting, and seasonal labour. All new suppliers are screened and existing suppliers are reviewed periodically to detect changes in risk profile.

Reporting channels are available for anyone to raise concerns about potential modern slavery in our operations or supply chain. We provide multiple, confidential avenues for reporting including an internal reporting line to designated managers, an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism, and escalation to governance committees. Reports are handled sensitively, with protections in place for whistleblowers and explicit non-retaliation commitments. We encourage prompt reporting of any suspicion of exploitation.

We carry out regular training for staff and contractors so that everyone involved in Northolt gardening services understands their responsibilities. Training covers recognition of indicators of modern slavery, how to use reporting channels, and the company’s response procedures. All training materials are reviewed and updated annually to reflect evolving risks and legal requirements.

Supplier Audits and Remedy

We perform supplier audits on a risk-prioritised basis. Audits combine documentation review, on-site inspections and worker interviews where appropriate. Non-compliance triggers a proportionate remediation plan; serious or persistent breaches result in contract termination. Our remediation approach seeks to protect workers, ensure transparency and remediate harm wherever feasible.

Monitoring and record-keeping are integral to our approach. We collect and analyse key performance indicators, audit findings and training completion rates to measure progress. Information from audits and reports informs corrective actions and supplier engagement strategies. We will not tolerate suppliers who undermine worker rights or bypass legal employment protections.

Annual review and governance: this Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year and approved by senior leadership. The review examines policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, reporting statistics and new risk areas. We commit to continuous improvement and to publishing updates on the steps taken to combat modern slavery within our Northolt garden services, Northolt gardening contractors, and other related operations.

Gardening Northolt reaffirms its commitment to ethical business conduct. We will continue to collaborate with suppliers, contractors and the community to eliminate modern slavery from our value chain. This statement summarises our approach to prevention, detection and remediation and will be updated annually to reflect progress and learning.