Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Leyton

Gardeners Leyton is committed to conducting every aspect of its work with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement explains the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices across our operations and supply chain. Our approach applies to all services associated with gardeners in Leyton, including planting, maintenance, landscaping support, and the procurement of materials used in our work.

We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms and may be hidden within complex labour arrangements. For that reason, our business adopts a zero-tolerance policy toward slavery and exploitation. Every employee, contractor, and supplier is expected to uphold lawful and ethical working conditions. This policy is embedded within our internal standards and informs our decisions when appointing partners, purchasing goods, or reviewing labour practices in the wider supply chain.

To support this commitment, Gardener Leyton carries out proportionate due diligence on suppliers and service partners. We assess risk based on geography, type of goods or services supplied, labour intensity, and the visibility of their own workforce practices. Where concerns arise, we request clarification, supporting records, or corrective action plans. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to demonstrate responsible practices, we will review or end the relationship. Our aim is to work only with businesses that share the same ethical standards.

Employees and temporary workers receive guidance on recognising warning signs such as withheld wages, unsafe living conditions, restricted movement, or documents being retained by an employer. We encourage an open culture in which concerns can be raised early and handled seriously. Reports are treated confidentially and, where appropriate, investigated with discretion and urgency. We do not permit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Reporting channels are available for staff, suppliers, and third parties who suspect abuse, exploitation, or other unethical conduct. Concerns may be raised through internal management routes, written reports, or designated safeguarding procedures. All reports are reviewed promptly and escalated where necessary. If there is any indication of immediate risk, we will take swift action to protect individuals and involve the appropriate authorities. This process helps ensure that potential issues are addressed before they become more serious.

Our procurement approach also includes supplier audits and periodic checks. These may involve document reviews, labour-practice questionnaires, site visits where appropriate, and follow-up assessments for higher-risk arrangements. Audits help us verify that workers are paid lawfully, treated fairly, and employed voluntarily. When improvements are needed, we expect suppliers to respond with clear corrective measures and timelines. Continuous monitoring allows us to maintain higher standards throughout the supply chain and across all Gardener Leyton activities.

Training is provided to relevant staff so that modern slavery risks are understood within day-to-day operations. This includes awareness of recruitment risks, subcontracting concerns, and the importance of ethical sourcing. We also review our policies to ensure that they remain practical, effective, and aligned with current legal expectations. By strengthening awareness and accountability, Gardeners Leyton supports a working environment where exploitation is less likely to go unnoticed.

We are committed to an annual review of this statement and the procedures behind it. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, update our risk profile, examine supplier performance, and consider any lessons learned from reported concerns or audit findings. This review enables us to improve our response, reinforce compliance, and maintain momentum in our anti-slavery efforts. Any necessary revisions are approved at a senior level and reflected in our future practices.

Modern slavery has no place in our business or in the network of organisations that support it. Through a clear zero-tolerance position, active supplier audits, reliable reporting channels, and a structured annual review process, Gardeners Leyton remains committed to responsible and ethical working practices. We continue to take practical steps to identify risk, strengthen oversight, and protect the dignity of everyone connected with our work.