Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Shepherds Bush

Garden Maintenance Shepherds Bush is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the measures we take across our local garden maintenance in Shepherds Bush activities and sets out our continued expectations of suppliers delivering Shepherds Bush garden maintenance services. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of forced labour, child labour and exploitation, and we will not knowingly support or partner with organisations that fail to uphold these standards.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy and Core Commitments

We maintain a clear and unequivocal stance: all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged with our Shepherds Bush garden maintenance operations must adhere to lawful and ethical employment practices. Our employment standards include fair pay, freedom of movement, and the right to terminate employment without penalty. We require that all persons engaged by our garden maintenance in Shepherds Bush network are recruited transparently, paid appropriately and treated with dignity and respect. Any breach is treated seriously and will trigger immediate action, including contract termination and referral to authorities where appropriate.

Applicability: This statement applies to all sites, teams and contractors involved in Garden Maintenance Shepherds Bush projects. We expect the same high standards from subcontractors delivering Shepherds Bush garden maintenance services. To reinforce this, we include anti-slavery clauses in our contracts and require suppliers to confirm compliance with our policies.

We perform ongoing due diligence and risk assessments across our supply chains. Our supplier audits and evaluation procedures target areas of higher risk, such as seasonal labour, subcontracting, and cleaning or landscaping services frequently used by garden maintenance in Shepherds Bush. Audits include document checks, site visits and interviews where appropriate, and are designed to verify compliance with wage, working hours and safety requirements.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

Audits are conducted on a regular schedule and triggered by suspected non-compliance or significant changes in supplier operations. Where issues are identified we apply a graduated response: corrective action plans, closer monitoring, and where necessary the suspension or termination of contracts. Our procurement team works to ensure that Shepherds Bush garden maintenance suppliers can meet remediation requirements and that improvements are sustained.

Key elements of our supplier oversight include:

• Risk-based supplier screening at onboarding and periodically thereafter,
• Contract clauses mandating lawful labour practices and the right to audit,
• On-site inspections and third-party verification where indicated,
• Training and capacity building for suppliers on ethical recruitment and worker protections.

We provide multiple reporting channels for workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns safely and confidentially. Reporting routes include internal HR reporting, anonymous helplines and escalation to senior management where immediate action is required. All reports are treated seriously; we investigate promptly and retain confidentiality to the fullest extent possible. Whistleblowers receive protection from retaliation under our internal policies and the rights of workers are prioritised.

As part of our community-focused Shepherds Bush garden maintenance activities, we encourage anyone with concerns to report them through available channels. Our reporting process is documented and accessible to staff and partners, with clear steps for investigation, corrective action and support for affected individuals. We also maintain records of incidents and outcomes to inform continuous improvement.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement We review this Modern Slavery Statement and our anti-slavery controls at least annually. The review assesses the effectiveness of policies, supplier audit outcomes, training coverage and any incidents or near-misses. Findings drive updates to policy, procurement criteria and operational practice. Senior leadership and relevant managers are involved in the review to ensure accountability and the allocation of necessary resources to implement improvements across all aspects of Shepherds Bush garden maintenance work.