Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Swiss Cottage

Gardening Services Swiss Cottage affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in all operations. This statement explains our approach across the business and supply chain, clarifies responsibilities, and describes the steps we take to prevent exploitation by contractors, sub-contractors and partners engaged to deliver garden maintenance and landscaping in Swiss Cottage and nearby areas. We believe every person contributing to our work must be treated with dignity and fairness.

Our commitment as Swiss Cottage gardening services includes mandatory training for staff and crew leaders so they can recognise the signs of abuse and take swift action. We communicate our expectations clearly in job offers and employment documentation, and we prohibit any practice that could lead to debt bondage or involuntary servitude. All employees and temporary workers are paid at or above the applicable minimum wage and receive transparent information about pay, hours and working conditions.

Procurement and supply chain controls are a core part of how our garden maintenance business prevents exploitation. We conduct supplier checks before engagement, require written confirmations of legal compliance, and maintain a supplier code of conduct tailored for gardening services in Swiss Cottage. Suppliers are required to confirm they do not use forced labour and to allow access for verification when requested.

Supplier audits, monitoring and risk assessment

We perform regular supplier audits and on-site reviews to validate compliance. A risk-based approach prioritises suppliers handling labour-intensive tasks such as seasonal planting, hedge cutting and large landscape projects. Audits assess recruitment practices, payroll records and living conditions where applicable. If issues are identified, we follow structured remediation plans, suspend contracts when necessary, and terminate relationships with persistent non-compliance.

Our supplier audit framework includes:

• Pre-engagement due diligence and identity checks;
• Periodic on-site inspections and documentation reviews;
• Worker interviews and anonymous surveys to identify hidden risks.

We require all subcontractors to adhere to our standards and to permit independent audits. Where subcontracting is necessary, we maintain clear contractual clauses that allow us to suspend or end engagements if modern slavery risks are detected.

Reporting channels and protection for whistleblowers

We operate multiple secure reporting channels so staff, contractors and third parties can raise concerns without fear. Reports can be made through confidential internal mechanisms, and we provide protection against retaliation. Every concern is treated seriously, promptly investigated and documented. Responses may include independent investigation, corrective action plans and referral to appropriate authorities when criminal conduct is suspected.

How we handle reports: allegations are logged, risk-assessed and assigned to trained investigators. We aim for transparency with those who raise concerns while safeguarding privacy and following legal obligations. Our approach supports survivors and ensures victims receive appropriate support and referral to specialist services when required.

Annual review: This statement and our policies are reviewed at least once a year by senior management and the governance team. Reviews evaluate the effectiveness of training, audit results, reported incidents and corrective actions. We update our risk assessments and operational controls to reflect evolving risks in the landscaping and garden services sector. Continuous improvement is central to our practice as a responsible provider of garden upkeep and landscaping for Swiss Cottage and surrounding communities.