Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Putney

Hedge Trimming Putney is committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We operate with a zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, servitude, and any exploitation of workers involved in hedge maintenance services across Putney and the surrounding areas. This statement sets out our policies, due diligence, supplier expectations, reporting channels, and our commitment to continuous improvement.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Zero-tolerance is central to our ethos. All employees, contractors and partners engaged in Putney hedge trimming activities must comply with relevant employment laws and our anti-slavery principles. We will not tolerate child labour, unlawful fees or withholding of wages, restricted movement, or any conduct that amounts to modern slavery. Breaches of this policy will result in disciplinary action, contract termination, and reporting to appropriate authorities.

Scope and Risk Areas

We recognise that risks may be more prevalent in some parts of our supply chain such as seasonal labour for trimming hedges in Putney, subcontracted workforce, or suppliers providing landscaping equipment. We assess these risks regularly to focus resources where the risk of exploitation could be higher. The aim is prevention, protection and remediation.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits — We require suppliers and subcontractors to abide by our standards for ethical labour practices related to hedge care Putney and broader grounds maintenance. Our supplier program includes documented expectations and contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery. We deploy targeted audits and checks to confirm compliance.

Audits consist of a combination of desk-based reviews, evidence checks and on-site visits where feasible. The checks include:

• Verification of right-to-work and lawful wage records for workers involved in Putney hedge trimming.
• Confirmation of transparent recruitment practices and the absence of recruitment fees.
• Assessment of working hours, rest breaks and health and safety provisions on sites conducting hedge maintenance Putney services.

Remediation — If an audit identifies concerns, we require corrective action plans with clear timelines. Persistent non-compliance will lead to contract review or termination. We also support remediation for affected workers wherever appropriate.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain secure and confidential reporting channels for workers, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns about exploitative practices related to Putney hedge trimming. Reports may be submitted anonymously where local laws permit. All reports are investigated impartially and promptly, and we protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

How Reports Are Handled

Reported issues trigger a predefined response procedure including initial assessment, investigation, and, where necessary, immediate protective measures for affected individuals. Investigations may involve interviews, documentary review and third-party expertise to ensure fairness and thoroughness.

Training and Awareness — We provide training to our staff and supervisory teams involved in trimming hedges in Putney to identify signs of modern slavery and to understand reporting obligations. Regular briefings reinforce expectations for ethical conduct and how to support vulnerable workers.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review — This statement is reviewed at least annually to measure effectiveness and adjust our approach to emerging risks. Our annual review covers audit outcomes, incident responses, supply chain changes and training effectiveness specific to Putney hedge trimming and related landscaping services.

We set measurable objectives to reduce risks of exploitation, enhance supplier engagement and improve transparency in our subcontracting for Putney hedge maintenance. Progress against these objectives is documented in our annual assessment and used to inform future policy updates.

Commitment — Hedge Trimming Putney is resolute in its commitment to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain. Through active supplier audits, clear reporting channels, robust remediation processes and an annual review cycle, we will continue to strengthen protections for workers engaged in Putney hedge trimming and related services.