Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Wandsworth
Gardening Wandsworth is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and across our supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our policies, due diligence and ongoing actions to ensure that everyone who works with or for our Wandsworth gardening services is treated fairly and with dignity. We recognise our responsibility as a local provider of gardening in Wandsworth to maintain high ethical standards and to act with integrity.
Our organisation operates a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, child labour or exploitation. This policy applies to Gardening Wandsworth employees, seasonal workers, contractors and partner suppliers. We will not knowingly engage with any business that tolerates modern slavery. We require adherence to lawful terms and safe working conditions and expect suppliers to uphold these standards.
As part of our commitment to supplier accountability, Gardening in Wandsworth implements regular supplier audits and checks. Our supplier audit programme includes:
- Verification of employment records and contracts
- Site visits and compliance interviews
- Risk-based assessment of recruitment practices
- Review of wage, hours and overtime policies
To embed anti-slavery principles across our operations we provide training for staff and managers. Training covers how to spot signs of exploitation, the legal context, and the required steps for escalation. All supervisors and procurement staff complete annual training and receive updates as new risks are identified.
We have established clear reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and confidentially. Reports may be made through internal reporting lines or through designated whistleblowing pathways. Reports are handled promptly and sensitively, with protections in place for those who raise concerns in good faith.
When concerns are reported, Gardening Wandsworth initiates an investigation led by trained personnel. We apply a robust investigative process that includes fact-finding, engagement with relevant parties and, where necessary, immediate remedial action. We commit to protecting whistleblowers: retaliation will not be tolerated and any victim of exploitation will be supported with appropriate measures.
Our supply chain mapping focuses on areas of higher risk, including seasonal labour, subcontracted landscape works and equipment supply. We engage directly with suppliers to communicate our expectations and to require contractual commitments to anti-slavery clauses. Where risks are identified, we take proportionate action, which can include enhanced monitoring, time-limited corrective plans or termination of contracts.
Supplier audits are scheduled based on risk level and may be conducted in person or through remote verification. We require evidence of compliant recruitment agencies, transparent pay practices and verifiable identity checks. Gardening Wandsworth uses a mixture of audits, self-assessment questionnaires and third-party verification to achieve assurance across our partner network.
We also require all suppliers to adopt a Supplier Code of Conduct that explicitly prohibits modern slavery. This code forms part of procurement contracts for Wandsworth gardening services and establishes clear remedies if breaches are discovered, including remediation and contractual termination where necessary.
Monitoring and key performance indicators are used to measure the effectiveness of our anti-slavery programme. Metrics include the number of supplier audits completed, incidents reported, time to resolution, and percentage of suppliers agreeing to our Code of Conduct. We review these measures quarterly to drive continuous improvement.
Gardening Wandsworth commits to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies. The annual review examines policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, training completion rates and emerging risks within the horticulture sector. Findings are used to refine our approach and to allocate resources where risks are greatest.
In closing, our Wandsworth gardening business is resolute in its stance against modern slavery. We will continue to strengthen our due diligence, enforce supplier audits, maintain secure reporting channels, and conduct rigorous annual review processes. By embedding these measures across Gardening Wandsworth, we aim to reduce the risk of exploitation and to promote safe, lawful working conditions for all.