Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Morden

Gardening Services Morden affirms its clear and continuing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. As a local provider of garden maintenance, landscape works and grounds management, we recognise our responsibility to uphold labour rights, promote ethical sourcing and to be transparent about the measures we take to eliminate exploitation in every part of our business. This statement sets out our approach, processes and expectations.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and forced labour. All staff, subcontractors and partners are expected to adhere to our standards; any violation will be met with immediate action. Zero-tolerance means we will remove non-compliant suppliers, terminate relationships with individuals or companies involved in exploitation, and cooperate fully with authorities where criminal conduct is suspected.

Our approach to procurement and supplier management emphasises due diligence and transparency. For garden services in Morden we require suppliers to provide evidence of fair employment practices, right-to-work checks, and compliance with applicable labour laws. We incorporate anti-slavery clauses into contracts and reserve the right to conduct supplier audits, including on-site inspections and review of payroll and recruitment records.

Policies, Training and Risk Assessment

We maintain policies that support a culture of ethical business, including our code of conduct, a modern slavery policy and a supplier code. All employees receive training relevant to their role so they can identify signs of exploitation and understand reporting obligations. We perform regular risk assessments across services and supply chains — including seasonal labour, landscaping contractors, and subcontracted gardeners in Morden — to prioritise audit activity and remedial focus.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide clear and accessible reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery. Employees and third parties can raise issues without fear: our reporting system protects anonymity where requested and prohibits retaliation. We encourage early reporting so suspected cases can be investigated swiftly and thoroughly. All reports follow a documented process to ensure impartial investigation and timely resolution.

Reporting channels include:

• Internal incident reporting to line management and HR
• Confidential whistleblowing options for staff and contractors
• Referral to independent advisories and relevant statutory bodies when appropriate

To verify compliance we conduct supplier audits and monitoring activities. Audits may be scheduled or unannounced and include documentary reviews, worker interviews and site inspections for Morden garden services and associated supply chains. Non-compliance triggers corrective action plans, follow-up audits and, if necessary, contract termination. Our procurement team maintains records of audit outcomes and improvements.

Enforcement of our standards is backed by disciplinary procedures and contractual remedies. We apply proportionate responses: from mandatory remediation and worker restitution to ending supplier relationships. We also seek to support improvements by offering training or capacity-building to smaller partners to help them meet labour standards rather than immediately severing links where constructive change is possible.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our processes. The review includes assessment of incident reports, audit findings, policy effectiveness and evolving risks within the gardening sector. Outcomes inform updated training, supplier selection criteria and contractual terms. As Morden gardening services evolve, we will continue to adapt and strengthen our controls.