Gardening Services Docklands Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Services Docklands publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation throughout our operations and supply chain. This document sets out our zero-tolerance approach, the practical steps we take in procurement and subcontracting, and our ongoing commitments to continuous improvement in modern slavery prevention.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery in any part of Gardening Services Docklands or its suppliers. All staff, contractors and partners are required to adhere to our code of conduct and procurement standards. Any breach that suggests exploitation, coercion or deceptive recruitment will result in immediate action, including termination of contracts and reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our approach to the modern slavery risk in landscaping and gardening services involves clear expectations for ethical behaviour and strong contractual terms. The Gardening Services Docklands modern slavery statement is integrated into supplier agreements, tender documents and staff training to ensure consistent understanding of responsibilities across the business.

We carry out due diligence and supplier audits to identify, assess and mitigate risks. These supplier audits combine documentation reviews, on-site visits and worker interviews where necessary. Audits are prioritized by risk factors such as geography, labour intensity, and subcontracting depth. Findings lead to corrective action plans and follow-up audits until compliance is verified.

• Supplier audits covering payroll, recruitment practices and working conditions;
• Contract clause reviews to ensure anti-slavery terms are enforceable;
• Remediation plans and tracked improvements for non-compliant suppliers.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple reporting channels so employees and third parties can raise concerns safely and confidentially. Reports can be made anonymously through our secure reporting system or via line managers. All reports of suspected modern slavery are investigated promptly. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and treat concerns with urgency and confidentiality.

Gardening Services Docklands also invests in training and awareness for staff, subcontractors and suppliers. Training modules specifically address indicators of exploitation, lawful recruitment practices and rights at work. By improving capacity to spot and respond to risks, our teams strengthen preventative measures across the supply chain.

We partner with external experts and participate in industry initiatives to benchmark our performance. As part of supplier management, we require evidence of lawful employment, transparent wage payment, and the absence of retention of identity documents. Where suppliers fail to meet our standards, we pursue remediation or contract termination in alignment with our enforcement policies.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement — Gardening Services Docklands undertakes an annual review of this modern slavery policy and publication. The review assesses the effectiveness of supplier audits, training uptake, reported incidents and remediation outcomes. Results of the annual review inform updated risk assessments, revised contractual clauses and further staff development.

Governance and Accountability — Senior management and the board oversee implementation of this modern slavery statement for Gardening Services Docklands. Responsibility for anti-slavery measures sits with our compliance and procurement teams, which report performance and incidents to the executive group on a regular basis. We use measurable KPIs to track progress and accountability.

Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is enduring. The Gardening Services Docklands anti-slavery policy is a core part of our business ethics and procurement strategy. We will continue to strengthen supplier due diligence, extend training, and respond to any credible allegations with decisive action.

By embedding a strong zero-tolerance stance and robust supplier audits, and by maintaining clear reporting channels and an annual review cycle, Gardening Services Docklands seeks to reduce the risk of modern slavery in all aspects of our gardening and landscaping services.