Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Palmers Green
Gardening Palmers Green is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chain. This modern slavery declaration sets out our zero-tolerance approach, the steps we take to mitigate risk, and our ongoing commitment to transparency. Our zero-tolerance policy applies equally to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Palmers Green gardening teams.
We operate garden services in Palmers Green with a focus on fair treatment and lawful employment practices. Our statement applies to all roles and activities across Landscaping, maintenance and seasonal planting, and it underpins our expectation that suppliers and partners meet the same standards. We will not tolerate forced labour, debt bondage, servitude or any form of exploitation in the delivery of garden services in the Palmers Green area.
As part of our commitment to ethical sourcing, we carry out supplier due diligence and supplier audits. Audits assess working hours, wage compliance, recruitment practices and living conditions where relevant. We require subcontractors to provide evidence of right to work checks and to declare compliance with our policies. Where risks are identified we implement corrective action plans and follow up until issues are resolved.
Supplier Audits and Risk Assessment
We operate a structured audit programme for our supply chain, prioritising suppliers by risk factors such as labour intensity and geographic origin. Our audit process includes document review, site visits where appropriate and worker interviews. The audit outcomes are recorded and used to inform approved supplier lists. Suppliers failing to meet minimum standards may be suspended or removed from our roster of Palmers Green gardeners.
Supplier audits are accompanied by contractual clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery provisions. We include provisions that allow us to terminate agreements if evidence of modern slavery is found. Our procurement team is trained to identify red flags and to escalate concerns to senior management for swift remedial action. These measures are part of our broader responsible procurement strategy for Gardening Palmers Green.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We maintain clear reporting channels for workers, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns in confidence. Reports can be made through internal reporting lines, through an independent whistleblowing mechanism, or via designated senior officers. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and take corrective action where allegations are substantiated.To make our commitments actionable we publish policies that set expectations for behaviour and compliance. These include our Code of Conduct and supplier code that explicitly prohibit modern slavery in any form. We also provide training to staff and subcontractors so that people involved in day-to-day Palmers Green gardening operations can recognise potential signs of exploitation and understand the appropriate escalation routes.
We use a combination of contractual safeguards, regular supplier performance reviews and unannounced checks to maintain compliance. Our enforcement tools include remediation plans, mandatory re-training, and termination where necessary. In high-risk scenarios we also consult external experts and collaborate with industry peers to ensure consistent standards across garden maintenance and landscaping supply chains.
Annual review: This modern slavery statement is reviewed at least once every year by senior management and the board. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of our policies, audits and reporting channels and identifies areas for improvement. We update our approach in response to legislative changes, evolving risks and lessons learned from incidents and investigations.
In summary, Gardening Palmers Green maintains a robust anti-slavery stance: a clear zero-tolerance policy, comprehensive supplier audits, secured reporting channels, and an annual review process to strengthen protections for vulnerable workers. We remain vigilant, responsive and committed to continuous improvement across all aspects of our Palmers Green garden services.