Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Putney

Gardening Services Putney is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to ensuring that Putney gardening services and related garden maintenance activities are free from exploitation. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, coerced work, debt bondage, or human trafficking and require the same high standards from suppliers and contractors.

As providers of Putney garden maintenance and local gardeners in Putney, we recognise our responsibility to take proactive steps to identify risks and to implement effective controls. Our workforce, including subcontractors and seasonal workers, is subject to fair recruitment practices. We ensure right-to-work checks, transparent employment terms, and prompt payment to reduce vulnerabilities that can lead to exploitation.

Scope and Commitment

This statement applies across our core services — landscaping, routine garden upkeep and specialist horticultural projects — and covers all personnel, temporary labour, and third-party service providers. Gardening Services in Putney is dedicated to continuous improvement: we train staff, embed safeguarding principles into job designs, and maintain a culture where concerns about exploitation are taken seriously and acted upon swiftly.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations

We maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. Any individual or supplier found to be involved in practices that constitute modern slavery will be subject to immediate disciplinary action or contract termination. Our employment policies emphasise fairness and transparency, and we use robust vetting procedures to verify the provenance of labour used in Putney gardening services.

Supplier audits and due diligence form a key element of our prevention strategy. Before onboarding, suppliers undergo assessment against our standards. Where risks are identified, we implement remediation plans, monitor progress, and escalate non-compliance. For higher-risk suppliers, we carry out enhanced checks and require documentary evidence of lawful employment practices and payroll transparency.

Our supplier management includes regular site visits, contractual clauses addressing modern slavery, and a requirement for sub-contractors to flow down the same obligations. We maintain a register of suppliers and perform ongoing monitoring to ensure that gardeners in Putney and associated service providers adhere to our values and legal obligations.

Reporting Channels and Protection for Whistleblowers

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for workers, suppliers, clients, and the public to raise concerns about modern slavery. Reports can be raised internally through our designated compliance team and anonymously via third-party reporting mechanisms. All reports are investigated promptly, and we have policies to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. We commit to treating every disclosure with confidentiality and impartiality.

Our response procedures include immediate risk assessment, safeguarding affected individuals, liaising with appropriate authorities, and implementing corrective actions. We record and review each case to learn and to strengthen our controls across the business. Training is provided to line managers and crew leaders to recognise signs of exploitation and to respond appropriately.

Annual Review, Performance and Continuous Improvement

We undertake an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies to ensure effectiveness and relevance to evolving risks in the landscaping and gardening sector. The review evaluates supplier audit outcomes, incident records, training uptake, and remediation activities. Findings inform an annual action plan that includes targeted supplier audits, refreshed training modules, and improved reporting tools to strengthen our prevention framework.