Garden Clearance Wallington Modern Slavery Statement

Garden Clearance Wallington is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and any form of exploitation. This statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery in our operations and across our supply chain. As a provider of garden clearance Wallington services, we recognise our responsibility to uphold ethical labour standards and to act promptly where risks are identified. We apply rigorous standards to recruitment, engagement and management to ensure workers are treated fairly and lawfully.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and subcontractors involved in Wallington garden clearance activities and associated services. All staff are required to comply with our code of conduct and to complete mandatory training on labour rights and the signs of exploitation. We maintain clear employment records, pay lawful wages, and ensure working hours and conditions meet or exceed statutory requirements. This policy is reinforced by senior management and integrated into operational planning and procurement.

We conduct targeted supplier due diligence as part of our procurement for garden-clearance Wallington projects. Supplier audits form a core component of our mitigation strategy: suppliers are assessed against defined criteria, including labour practices, contractual standards and evidence of legal compliance. Where suppliers operate in higher-risk areas or sectors, we perform enhanced audits, request supporting documentation and reserve the right to conduct on-site inspections. Non-compliant suppliers are required to implement corrective action plans or face contractual termination.

We operate a structured due diligence and risk assessment framework to identify and minimise the risk of modern slavery in our value chain. This includes periodic reviews of subcontractor arrangements, checks during recruitment and a focus on vulnerable workforces that may be present during garden clearance operations. Our procurement teams liaise with suppliers to ensure transparency and traceability of labour sources for materials and services procured for garden clearance projects in Wallington and surrounding areas.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple, secure reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery. Staff and third parties can raise concerns anonymously through an internal whistleblowing hotline, by email to a designated compliance mailbox, or via a named senior manager. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and kept confidential. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure remedial actions are taken where exploitation is found.

Training and Awareness

All employees involved in garden clearance activities receive regular training on recognising indicators of exploitation, lawful recruitment practices and the use of reporting channels. Training modules are updated annually and tailored to frontline teams who might encounter vulnerable individuals during clearances. We encourage a culture where workers feel empowered to speak up and where managers know how to act on concerns.

Our contractual approach reinforces expectations: supplier agreements for Wallington garden clearance work include explicit clauses prohibiting forced labour, child labour and requiring compliance with applicable labour laws. We use contractual remedies and corrective action plans as mechanisms to drive continuous improvement. Key measures include:

• Regular supplier audits and on-site inspections;
• Mandatory declarations of compliance from suppliers;
• Remediation procedures and termination rights for breaches.

We monitor performance through measurable indicators, including audit outcomes, training completion rates, and the number and resolution of reports received. For issues identified, we implement proportional corrective actions, ranging from supplier engagement and improvement plans to contract cessation where necessary. Our compliance team reports findings to senior leadership and the board to ensure visibility and accountability.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year to reflect changes in our operations, emerging risks and the effectiveness of our policies. The annual review includes an assessment of supplier audit results, reporting channel performance, and training effectiveness. Where gaps are identified we update policies, enhance controls and allocate resources to prevent exploitation. The statement is approved by senior management and communicated across the organisation to reinforce our enduring commitment to ethical practices in all Garden Clearance Wallington and wallington garden clearance activities.