Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Seven Sisters

Gardening Services Seven Sisters maintains a clear and unwavering position: we operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. This statement outlines how our garden services in Seven Sisters, our procurement practices and our workforce safeguards work together to prevent exploitation. We commit to transparency, continual improvement and the allocation of resources to eliminate the risk of exploitation across our operations and our supply chain. The purpose of this policy is to set expectations for staff, contractors and suppliers and to communicate our obligations under the law and our ethical responsibilities.

Our Commitment and Scope

Our commitment to ethical employment covers everyone engaged by Seven Sisters gardening services and any third parties providing plant, seasonal labour or subcontracted garden maintenance. We expect partners to align with our standards and to demonstrate diligence in recruitment, pay, hours and workplace safety. Every team member has a role to play in recognising risks and acting on concerns. Preventative measures include employment checks, clear contracts and training for managers on identifying signs of exploitation. We will not tolerate any form of forced labour, and will act decisively where concerns arise.

Risk Assessment and Supplier Expectations

To reduce risk across our garden maintenance and landscaping procurement, we perform ongoing risk assessments for high-risk roles and categories. Our supplier code of conduct sets out minimum standards for labour rights, freedom of movement, and fair remuneration. We require suppliers to provide documentation and assurances about their labour practices and to accept audits where necessary. These measures apply to Seven Sisters gardening services suppliers, subcontractors engaged for hedge trimming, turfing or seasonal planting, and any labour agencies used to source workers.

Supplier audits form a core part of our approach. We conduct a mix of desk-based reviews, self-assessment questionnaires and on-site inspections prioritised by risk. Audit findings are recorded, and non-compliances trigger remediation plans with clear timelines. Persistent breaches lead to contract termination. We use a risk-based supplier audit programme to ensure suppliers to gardening Seven Sisters meet our expectations on working conditions, recruitment fees and freedom of association. Our audit process is transparent, proportionate and designed to drive corrective action.

Reporting channels are available to all workers and stakeholders and are treated seriously and confidentially. We maintain internal reporting pathways for staff, and require suppliers to provide equivalent channels for their workers. Reports may be raised without fear of retaliation. In addition to formal channels, we encourage a culture where concerns about employment practices are raised promptly. Key points:

• Zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery and forced labour;
• Mandatory supplier audits and corrective action plans;
• Secure and confidential reporting channels for workers;
• Regular training and awareness for managers and staff.

Annual review and continuous improvement are embedded in our governance. At least once every year we will review this Modern Slavery Statement, assess the effectiveness of our policies and update our approach based on audit results, incident investigations and evolving best practice. The annual review covers the performance of suppliers in the Seven Sisters area and beyond, lessons learned from any reported incidents, and enhancements to training, auditing and remediation processes. We will also benchmark against sector standards to ensure our garden services Seven Sisters operations remain compliant and proactive in preventing exploitation.