Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Croydon

Landscaping Croydon is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitative working practices across our operations and supply chain. We recognise that landscaping activities may involve multiple suppliers, seasonal labour, and subcontracted services, which can increase risk if not properly managed. For that reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery.

Our commitment applies to all areas of the business, including procurement, site management, training, and supplier relationships. We expect everyone working with or on behalf of Landscaping Croydon to uphold the same standards. Any breach of this policy is treated seriously and may result in contract termination, removal from approved supplier lists, or referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.

We carry out risk-based due diligence when selecting suppliers and subcontractors. This includes checking business registration details, reviewing labour practices, and assessing whether a supplier operates in a sector or region with a higher risk of exploitation. Where concerns arise, additional checks are completed before any agreement is made. We also ask suppliers to confirm that their own operations comply with laws relating to wages, working hours, worker welfare, and safe accommodation where applicable.

Our procurement controls are designed to reduce the risk of hidden labour abuse in the supply chain. Supplier contracts include clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards and allowing for inspection or review when necessary. Landscaping Croydon reserves the right to suspend or end relationships with suppliers who fail to meet these expectations. We believe responsible sourcing is essential to maintaining ethical standards throughout our landscaping services.

Supplier audits are an important part of our prevention strategy. We conduct periodic audits of selected suppliers and subcontractors based on risk level, service type, and location. These audits may include document reviews, workforce verification, payroll checks, and discussions about recruitment processes. If an audit identifies potential signs of exploitation, we take immediate corrective action, which may include requiring a remediation plan, increasing monitoring, or ending the relationship if the issue is not resolved.

Training also supports our anti-slavery approach. Managers and staff involved in recruitment, purchasing, and site supervision are made aware of warning signs such as withheld documents, restricted movement, unclear pay arrangements, or signs of coercion. By improving awareness, landscaping Croydon teams can respond more quickly and responsibly when concerns are raised.

We provide clear reporting channels so that employees, agency workers, suppliers, and contractors can raise concerns about suspected modern slavery in confidence. Reports may be made through internal management routes or through designated safeguarding procedures. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with discretion. No person will suffer retaliation for raising a concern in good faith, and any attempt to intimidate or silence a reporter is itself a serious breach of policy.

When a report is received, it is reviewed by an appropriate senior representative and, where required, escalated for further action. We may suspend work, increase monitoring, request evidence of compliance, or involve external bodies if necessary. This approach helps us respond quickly to risks and support vulnerable individuals appropriately. Landscaping Croydon is committed to creating a workplace culture where ethical concerns are taken seriously and addressed without delay.

This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to improve. We regularly assess the effectiveness of our controls by reviewing supplier performance, incident trends, audit results, and training completion. These findings inform updates to our policies and procedures. Where improvements are needed, we implement them promptly to strengthen our safeguarding framework and reduce future risk.

Governance and Accountability

Modern slavery prevention is overseen by senior management, who are responsible for ensuring that this statement is implemented across the business. Responsibilities include reviewing high-risk suppliers, monitoring compliance, and ensuring that staff understand their duties. We recognise that ethical supply chain management is not a one-time task but an ongoing commitment requiring diligence and leadership.

Annual Review

This Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Croydon is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and operational practices. The review considers any changes in our business, supply chain risks, audit outcomes, staff training, and reporting activity. Any revisions identified through the annual review are approved by management and used to strengthen our future actions.

By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, carrying out supplier audits, offering reliable reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Landscaping Croydon demonstrates its commitment to responsible business practice and the protection of human rights throughout its operations and supply chain.