Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Teddington

Garden Maintenance Teddington is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chain. This statement outlines our approach, controls and commitments as a local provider of garden care and grounds maintenance in Teddington and surrounding areas. We apply a clear zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking and require the same standards from our partners.

Scope and applicability: This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers and third-party partners engaged by the Teddington garden maintenance team. We recognise that modern slavery can be hidden in complex supply chains, particularly among subcontracted labour or seasonal workers. Our obligations include recruitment, onboarding, on-site supervision and supplier selection. The policy is integrated into personnel induction and contractor agreements.

We maintain strong governance over our anti-slavery measures. Garden maintenance in Teddington is overseen by senior management who take responsibility for compliance, risk assessment and remedial action. Any identified or suspected instance of modern slavery is treated as a critical incident, investigated promptly and escalated. We will terminate relationships with suppliers found to be complicit and will cooperate with statutory authorities as required.

Supplier Expectations and Audits

Our supplier code of conduct sets clear expectations for all vendors supplying goods or services to Garden Maintenance Teddington. We require suppliers to demonstrate lawful and ethical employment practices and to allow reasonable audit access. Key audit and compliance measures include:

• Pre-engagement screening: identity, right-to-work checks and contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour;
• Periodic supplier audits: desk reviews and on-site assessments focused on worker conditions, payroll, recruitment fees and subcontracting chains;
• Corrective action plans: timebound remediation for non-compliances with follow-up verification;
• Termination rights: ability to suspend or end contracts where breaches are material.

We audit suppliers regularly and randomly, with a particular emphasis on high-risk categories such as seasonal labour, imported materials and subcontracted landscaping services. The audit program uses documented checklists, interviews and sample payroll reviews to detect indicators of exploitation. Suppliers are assessed on both compliance and willingness to improve.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

Garden Maintenance Teddington maintains multiple reporting channels for staff and third parties to raise concerns without fear of reprisal. Reports can be made through internal supervisors, anonymous drop-box processes and third-party whistleblowing arrangements. We emphasise non-retaliation and confidentiality. All reports are logged, risk-assessed and investigated in a timely manner, with outcomes recorded and remedial actions tracked to closure.

Our operational controls include worker training, induction briefings on rights and safe employment practices, and ongoing site supervision. Procurement policies are designed to reduce dependency on single-source suppliers and to ensure transparency across the supply chain for the Teddington garden maintenance sector. We also require suppliers to provide evidence of legitimate recruitment practices and to reimburse any unlawful recruitment fees.

Continuous improvement is central to our approach. We monitor key performance indicators such as audit completion rates, remedial action turnaround times and number of verified incidents. We engage with industry peers, local authorities and relevant agencies to remain informed about evolving risks in landscaping and garden care sectors. Training for managers and procurement staff is refreshed periodically to reinforce detection and prevention techniques.

Governance and accountability are maintained through regular reporting to the board of Garden Maintenance Teddington, internal compliance reviews and targeted risk assessments. We document all investigations and maintain records to support transparency and continuous oversight. Any contractor or team member who breaches our policies will face disciplinary or contractual consequences in line with our zero-tolerance stance.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our prevention measures. The review will assess the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting channels and training programmes and will set improvement targets for the following year. Results of the review will inform updates to procurement clauses, audit frequency and staff awareness campaigns without disclosing confidential partner details.

By publishing this statement, Garden Maintenance Teddington reaffirms its commitment to eradicating modern slavery within its operations and supply chain. We will continue to act to protect vulnerable workers, enforce supplier accountability and enhance our due diligence processes as part of our ongoing duty to ethical, lawful and humane labour standards.