Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Heston

Gardening Services Heston is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This statement describes the steps our Heston gardening services and Heston garden maintenance teams take to ensure workers are treated with dignity and fairness. We have a zero-tolerance policy on forced labour, bonded labour, and any exploitative practices. Our approach covers recruitment, payment of wages, working hours, and living conditions for all staff and subcontractors engaged in garden upkeep, soft landscaping and grounds maintenance across Heston and surrounding areas.

Scope and Principles

Our commitment applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged with Gardening Services in Heston, including temporary labour and third-party providers. We require compliance with applicable laws and international standards and incorporate ethical labour expectations into procurement decisions. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out how Heston gardening services operate to identify risk, remediate issues and promote transparency. We expect every partner to uphold equivalent protections and allow independent verification of processes when requested.

We operate a strong supplier due diligence framework that includes risk-based supplier audits and ongoing monitoring. Supplier audits are tailored to the size and risk profile of each vendor and examine recruitment records, wage payments, identity checks, and working conditions. Audits are carried out by trained auditors or accredited third parties, and findings are documented and actioned. Where concerns are identified, we work with suppliers to create corrective action plans; persistent non-compliance results in contract termination in line with our zero-tolerance position.

Policies, Training and Reporting

We maintain clear policies communicated to all staff across our Heston garden services operations, including guidance on ethical recruitment and recordkeeping. Employees and subcontractors receive regular training to recognise indicators of modern slavery and to understand their responsibilities. Training covers whistleblowing procedures and how to use reporting channels safely and confidentially.

Our reporting channels are accessible and protected. Individuals who suspect exploitation can raise concerns through multiple routes, which include anonymous reporting and escalation to senior management. We encourage immediate reporting and guarantee non-retaliation for good-faith disclosures. Key reporting options include:

• Internal hotline monitored by the compliance team;
• Designated ethics officer contact for suppliers and contractors;
• Confidential escalation paths for employees and temporary workforce;
• Third-party independent reporting when necessary to preserve anonymity.

We treat every report seriously and respond promptly with investigation and remediation. Remedies may include recovery of unpaid wages, termination of exploitative contracts, support for affected workers, and cooperation with law enforcement when criminal offences are suspected. Our Heston gardening services procurement terms require suppliers to permit audits and implement corrective measures, reinforcing our practical commitment to prevent modern slavery.

We will conduct an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies to assess effectiveness and update actions. The annual review examines audit outcomes, training completion rates, reports received, remediation measures taken, and changes in supplier risk profiles. Findings from the review drive continuous improvement across all parts of our operations, from Heston garden maintenance teams to specialist subcontractors. By combining proactive supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and an unwavering zero-tolerance policy, Gardening Services Heston aims to ensure our services remain free from modern slavery and exploitation.