Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services St Johns Wood
Gardening Services St Johns Wood is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms throughout our operations and across our supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement describes the policies, processes and commitments of our team based in St Johns Wood and the wider St Johns Wood garden maintenance network. We expressly adopt a zero-tolerance stance toward forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation of workers engaged through any gardening service or contractor we use.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
We maintain a clear and enforced zero-tolerance policy against modern slavery. All employees, subcontractors and suppliers are required to comply with employment standards that prohibit coercion, withholding of wages, retention of identity documents and any form of forced or bonded labour. This policy is embedded in our contracts and procurement procedures and is reiterated during onboarding and regular training for all colleagues delivering garden maintenance in St John’s Wood and surrounding areas.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We provide secure, confidential channels for reporting suspected instances of exploitation. Workers, contractors and third parties can raise concerns through internal reporting routes and anonymous reporting mechanisms. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially; no person who in good faith reports a concern will suffer any form of retaliation. We encourage staff to use internal escalation paths and ensure managers document and escalate serious concerns directly to senior leadership for immediate action.Our approach to supply chain management recognises that modern slavery risks are not limited to direct employees but can appear in the activities of suppliers, sub-contractors and labour providers. Gardening Service St Johns Wood undertakes risk-based due diligence to identify suppliers operating in higher-risk geographies or sectors, including seasonal labour for planting and maintenance. We require that suppliers adhere to our anti-slavery clauses and demonstrate fair employment practices.
We conduct supplier audits and ongoing assessments to verify compliance. These audits combine document review, worker interviews and on-site inspections where feasible. Where audits identify concerns, we work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues or, if necessary, terminate relationships that cannot be brought into compliance. Our supplier code of conduct requires transparency over recruitment, wages, working hours and freedom of movement.
Contract terms include explicit anti-slavery warranties, and procurement teams carry out enhanced checks for new suppliers providing labour-intensive services. We also monitor indirect supply chains for materials, tools and seasonal plants used in gardening and landscaping projects across St Johns Wood. The use of multiple sourcing channels is balanced with strict vetting to reduce exposure to exploitative practices.
Training and capacity building are central to our prevention strategy. All staff and supervisors receive regular instruction on recognising signs of modern slavery, correct recruitment practices and how to use reporting channels. We emphasise the role of local supervisors in protecting vulnerable workers, promoting fair pay and ensuring safe working conditions during all garden maintenance assignments.
Our commitment includes clear procedural steps:
- Risk assessment: annual mapping of supply chain and operations to identify high-risk areas;
- Audits: targeted supplier audits and follow-up remediation plans;
- Training: ongoing awareness sessions for staff and contractors;
- Reporting: accessible and confidential reporting routes for any concerns.
