Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Penge Commitment

Gardening Services Penge is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms within our operations and across our supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our zero-tolerance policy and the proactive steps we take to ensure that our garden services in Penge are free from exploitation. We recognise that ethical labour practices are fundamental to delivering trusted garden maintenance and landscape services to our local community.

We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, debt bondage, child labour and any form of coercion. All employees, contractors and sub-contractors engaged by Gardening Services Penge must adhere to our standards. Our expectation is clear: anyone supplying labour or services to Penge garden projects must meet statutory employment standards and demonstrate respect for workers' rights.

To make our commitments tangible we carry out targeted supplier audits and checks. These include:

• Pre-engagement risk assessments for new suppliers used by Penge gardening services;
• Scheduled and unannounced supplier audits to confirm compliance with labour standards;
• Contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with our anti-slavery policy and allow inspection.

Supplier Audits and Supply Chain Controls

Our supplier audit programme is designed to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks across the garden services supply chain. We prioritise high-risk areas such as seasonal labour, subcontracted teams and material sourcing. Audits combine documentation review, worker interviews and on-site inspections to ensure that policies are being followed in practice.

Reporting channels and escalation

We maintain clear, confidential reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and promptly. Workers and third parties can report suspected exploitation using internal reporting routes or via designated escalation pathways. Reports are treated seriously; they are investigated by senior management and, where relevant, external advisers. Retaliation against whistleblowers is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.

To support transparency across our operations, Gardening Services in Penge provides training for staff and contractors on recognising signs of modern slavery. Training materials cover recruitment practices, record-keeping, and how to use reporting channels. We keep records of training attendance and review materials regularly.

We require that our suppliers provide evidence of lawful employment status, wage records, right-to-work checks and safe working conditions. Where risks are identified, we implement corrective action plans and follow up with additional audits. If a supplier fails to remediate serious breaches, contracts will be terminated. Garden services Penge enforces contractual remedies to protect workers and maintain ethical supply chains.

Our approach to compliance includes continuous monitoring and a commitment to improvement. We engage with industry groups, local partners and legal advisors to stay informed about evolving best practice. Transparency and accountability are at the heart of how we operate.

Annual review and governance — This statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months to assess effectiveness and to update measures where necessary. The annual review considers audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion rates and supplier performance metrics. Senior leadership signs off on the review and ensures that any required changes are implemented promptly.

In summary, Gardening Services Penge remains steadfast in its resolve to combat modern slavery. Our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, robust reporting channels and annual review cycle form an integrated approach to protect workers and uphold ethical standards across all our garden services in Penge and nearby communities.