Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Blackfriars

Gardening Services Blackfriars publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to articulate our firm commitment to identifying and preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our garden services operations. As a provider of professional gardening services in Blackfriars and surrounding areas, we recognise our responsibility to deliver clean, safe and ethical garden care and landscape maintenance. This statement describes our policies, due diligence, supplier expectations and the actions we take to ensure slavery and human exploitation have no place in our supply chain or workforce.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and forced labour. All employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Blackfriars gardening services must adhere to this standard. We will not knowingly do business with organisations that permit exploitation. Our commitment is maintained through recruitment checks, clear contractual clauses and training for staff and subcontractors. Any breach of this policy will result in immediate investigation and, where substantiated, termination of contracts and referral to the relevant authorities.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We carry out risk-based due diligence across our procurement and supply chains for garden services in Blackfriars. This includes regular supplier assessments and targeted audits of high-risk suppliers. Audits examine recruitment practices, wage records, working hours and living conditions where relevant. Our supplier audits use documented checklists and site visits, and auditors report findings to senior management. We require corrective action plans and monitor compliance until issues are remedied. Where suppliers fail to meet our standards, we will suspend or terminate supply relationships to protect workers and our reputation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide clear, confidential reporting channels for staff, subcontractors and members of the public to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery within Blackfriars garden services or our supply chain. Reports may be raised through internal compliance lines, via designated supervisors, or anonymously through an internal reporting mechanism. All reports are taken seriously, investigated impartially and without retaliation. Our reporting process emphasises protection for whistleblowers and aims to ensure rapid remedial action where necessary. Key reporting steps include:

• Confidential submission of concerns to a designated compliance officer
• Prompt screening and risk assessment of each allegation
• Escalation to senior management and, if needed, external authorities

Training, Employment Practices and Worker Protection

Gardening Services Blackfriars invests in training for all employees and subcontractors to recognise signs of exploitation in garden maintenance, landscaping and groundskeeping roles. Training covers recruitment integrity, contract transparency, wage rights and safe working practices. We practise fair pay, lawful working hours and provide clear employment contracts to reduce vulnerability to exploitation. Our procurement terms include clauses requiring suppliers to comply with anti-slavery laws and to permit audits. We believe prevention is stronger than cure, and through ongoing education we build resilience against unethical labour practices.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We undertake an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our anti-slavery measures as part of our governance cycle. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of policies, supplier audit outcomes, training completion rates and any incidents reported through our channels. Improvements identified during reviews are incorporated into updated procedures and communicated across the organisation and to our supply chain. We maintain records of corrective actions, audit results and training attendance to demonstrate continuous improvement in tackling modern slavery risks across Blackfriars garden services.

Commitment and Accountability

Gardening Services Blackfriars holds leadership accountability for implementing this statement. Senior managers sign off on policy enforcement, risk assessments and resource allocation for audits and training. We remain committed to increased transparency and to collaborating with partners to uphold human rights. This statement will be reviewed annually and updated to reflect legal developments, audit findings and best practice. By embedding robust reporting channels, conducting supplier audits and enforcing a strict zero-tolerance stance, we work to ensure that neither our direct operations nor our wider network of garden service providers in Blackfriars supports modern slavery in any form.