Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Willesden

Zero-tolerance commitment: Hedge Trimming Willesden is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chain. This statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and responding to risks related to forced labour, exploitative working conditions and trafficking across our hedge trimming in Willesden operations. We operate on the principle that there is no place for modern slavery within our company, our contractors or our suppliers.

Scope and responsibility

Our Willesden hedge trimming teams, subcontractors and temporary labour providers are required to comply with this policy. The board and senior management take ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance, while operational managers and supervisors are charged with day-to-day implementation. We require all staff to be aware of signs of exploitation and to report concerns through designated channels.

Key measures and obligations

To reduce the risk of modern slavery across our hedge trimming services in Willesden we have implemented the following measures:

• Supplier audits: scheduled and ad hoc assessments of supplier compliance.
• Contract clauses: mandatory anti-slavery and ethical labour provisions embedded in agreements.
• Worker training: awareness programmes for staff and managers.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We carry out a tiered audit programme for all suppliers supporting hedge-care Willesden operations. Audits include documentation checks, employment verification and, where appropriate, site visits. Suppliers are rated on compliance risk, and higher-risk partners are subject to more frequent reviews. Corrective action plans are required where deficiencies are identified and monitored until closed.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple secure reporting channels to ensure that employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns without fear of reprisal. These channels include internal reporting to management, an independent third-party hotline and an internal incident reporting system. We emphasise anonymous reporting options and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. All allegations are investigated promptly and confidentially.

To support transparency and prompt action, our reporting framework includes:

• Confidential intake and triage of reports.
• Independent investigations where required.
• Remediation plans to support affected individuals and to rectify supplier breaches.

Training, engagement and risk assessment

Regular training is delivered across the business to ensure all staff involved in Willesden hedge trimming understand their responsibilities. Managers receive enhanced training on identifying signs of exploitation and on how to escalate concerns. Risk assessments are performed periodically and updated when we enter new markets, engage new suppliers or change service delivery models.

Enforcement, remediation and contractual controls

We enforce a strict policy that non-compliant suppliers may face sanctions up to and including contract termination. Where modern slavery or exploitation is found, we seek to remediate and to protect affected workers. Remediation may include assisting with alternative employment, facilitating access to support services, and cooperating with law enforcement where appropriate. Our commercial teams ensure new and renewed contracts include robust anti-slavery warranties and audit rights.

Annual review, monitoring and continuous improvement

This statement will be reviewed at least once every year to assess effectiveness and to drive continual improvement in our approach to preventing modern slavery in hedge trimming Willesden activities. The annual review considers audit results, reported incidents, corrective actions, training uptake and changes in the supply chain. Findings are reported to senior leadership and used to refine policy, supplier selection criteria and training programmes.

Conclusion: Hedge trimming Willesden remains committed to a proactive zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and to maintaining rigorous supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review cycle that ensures our practices evolve. We will continue to work with partners, suppliers and workers to uphold ethical labour standards across all our hedge trimming and landscape services in Willesden.