Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Barnes

Gardening Services Barnes is committed to proactively preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach, the steps we take to ensure ethical practices, and our expectations of partners who provide gardening services in Barnes and surrounding areas. We recognise our responsibility to protect vulnerable workers and to operate with integrity and transparency.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, child exploitation, or human trafficking. Our stance is clear: any evidence of modern slavery within our workforce, contractors, or subcontractors will result in immediate action. We require that all staff and suppliers adhere to our standards, and we actively seek to identify and mitigate risks where they arise.

To support this stance, Barnes gardening services integrates robust due diligence and supplier audits into procurement and contract management. Our supply chain checks include:

• Verification of employment status and right to work;
• Regular supplier risk assessments and site visits;
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws and prompt remediation.

Implementation and Due Diligence for Gardening-Services Barnes

We map our supply chains to identify higher-risk areas, from seasonal landscaping labour to subcontracted maintenance teams. Our procurement team and operational managers receive training to spot indicators of exploitation, such as withheld wages, excessive working hours, or restrictions on freedom of movement. Where necessary, we escalate concerns to external advisers and take decisive remedial steps.

We maintain clear and accessible reporting channels to ensure any concerns can be raised safely and promptly. Reporting channels available to employees and third parties include:

• Internal confidential reporting to senior management;
• Anonymous reporting mechanisms and whistleblowing protocols;
• Mandatory escalation pathways for suspected modern slavery incidents.

All reports are treated seriously, investigated by trained personnel, and recorded. We follow a defined process for investigations, which may include suspension of contracts, remedial remedies for affected individuals, and referral to appropriate authorities where criminal activity is suspected. Our procedures ensure protection against retaliation for those who report concerns in good faith.

Monitoring, Supplier Audits and Annual Review

Supplier audits are a central tool in our efforts to prevent exploitation within our supply base. We conduct scheduled and spot audits of suppliers providing gardening services in Barnes and related maintenance roles. Audits assess:

• Recruitment and payroll practices;
• Worker contracts, identification checks, and working conditions;
• Health and safety, accommodation where provided, and grievance mechanisms.

We include contractual obligations requiring suppliers to comply with applicable anti-slavery legislation and to permit audits. Non-compliance leads to corrective action plans and, if necessary, termination of the business relationship. Our approach to supplier management emphasises continuous improvement and capacity building, offering guidance where gaps are identified to help suppliers meet our standards.

An annual review is performed to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and controls across all Barnes gardening services operations. The review considers incident reports, audit results, training completion rates, and changes to risk profiles. Findings drive updates to our policies, additional staff training, and improvements to our reporting channels. We remain committed to strengthening our controls year-on-year and to collaborating with partners who share our commitment to ethical labour practices.