Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services West Ham

Gardening Services West Ham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out the actions we take across our West Ham garden services and broader garden maintenance in West Ham activities to ensure that everyone employed by or working with our company does so freely and fairly. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or exploitation.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Gardening Services - West Ham and to the supply chains that support our work. We require that all teams delivering West Ham gardening services understand and comply with these standards. Training on modern slavery awareness forms a part of our induction and continuing professional development, and we emphasize worker rights, fair wages and safe working conditions.

Preventative Measures and Supplier Expectations

Gardening Services in West Ham maintains strict procurement standards. We expect all suppliers and subcontractors to confirm they have effective anti-slavery practices in place, that they carry out right-to-work checks and that they prohibit the use of exploitative labour. Our supplier code of conduct includes mandatory clauses on working hours, wage protections and the prohibition of recruitment fees. Compliance with these terms is a condition of engagement.

We operate a programme of supplier audits focused on high-risk categories within the West Ham garden services sector. Audits are a mix of desk-based reviews and on-site inspections. Where potential non-compliance is identified, Gardening Services West Ham will require corrective action plans, and we will monitor progress until issues are resolved. Failure to remediate serious breaches may lead to contract termination.

Key Actions and Risk Management

To manage risk we conduct enhanced due diligence on new suppliers, prioritise local oversight, and use contractual warrantees to reduce exposure to modern slavery. We also maintain a register of risk indicators and review recruitment channels, ensuring that agency labour and seasonal workers are included in our checks. These steps help protect vulnerable workers engaged through third parties.

Our operational commitments include the following measures implemented across our West Ham garden services and gardening maintenance teams:

• Zero-tolerance policy: immediate investigation and decisive action if exploitation is suspected;
• Supplier audits: regular assessments, on-site visits and follow-up verifications;
• Reporting channels: confidential mechanisms for raising concerns and whistleblowing;
• Worker support: education, access to grievance procedures and referral to local support services;
• Contractual protections and ongoing monitoring of subcontractors.

Reporting channels are an essential element of our approach. Gardening Services West Ham provides safe, confidential and accessible ways for employees, suppliers and members of the public to report concerns about modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Reports are handled promptly and sensitively by trained personnel who can initiate independent investigations and liaise with relevant authorities where required.

Investigations, remediation and support — all reports are documented and investigated. When evidence of exploitation is found, we act to protect affected individuals, terminate abusive contracts and pursue remedial measures. Remediation may include recovering unpaid wages, facilitating safe relocation, and cooperating with enforcement agencies. Our emphasis is on swift protection and long-term prevention.

We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement in how we address modern slavery in the context of West Ham garden services. Progress is overseen by senior management and reported internally to ensure accountability. We also engage with local stakeholders and industry peers to share best practices and strengthen community-level safeguards for workers.

An annual review of our policies, supplier performance and audit outcomes ensures that Gardening Services West Ham keeps pace with emerging risks and legal developments. The review includes an assessment of incident records, training completion rates, supplier compliance trends and the effectiveness of reporting channels, driving improvements for the year ahead.

In conclusion, Gardening Services West Ham reaffirms its ongoing commitment to eradicating modern slavery from its operations and supply chain. Through robust risk management, proactive supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review process, we strive to protect all workers involved in our West Ham garden services and to uphold the highest standards of ethical practice.