Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Teddington

Landscaping Teddington is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights in every part of our work. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the measures we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that these abuses can occur in many sectors, including grounds care, material sourcing, transport, and subcontracted services, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation.

As a responsible landscaping company in Teddington, we expect our staff, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the same ethical standards. Our approach is based on prevention, transparency, and accountability. We assess risks across our business and respond quickly where concerns arise. This statement supports our wider commitment to lawful, ethical, and human-rights-focused operations.

We have established clear internal controls to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our activities. These include employment checks, responsible recruitment practices, and oversight of labour used on projects. We also provide basic awareness information so that employees can recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, or signs of coercion. Any suspected abuse is treated seriously and investigated without delay.

Our supplier audits are a key part of our due diligence framework. We review suppliers before engagement and periodically thereafter, particularly where there is a higher risk of abuse due to geography, labour intensity, or the nature of the goods and services supplied. Audits may include document checks, labour practice reviews, site observations, and confirmation that workers are employed voluntarily and legally. Where a supplier fails to meet our standards, we require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if issues are not resolved.

In selecting materials and subcontractors for Landscaping Teddington projects, we seek to work with organisations that can demonstrate ethical sourcing and transparent labour practices. We expect our partners to pass these expectations down their own supply chains. This shared responsibility helps us reduce risk across the wider network of procurement, delivery, and on-site activity.

Reporting concerns is essential to preventing abuse. We encourage all employees, temporary workers, and suppliers to use our internal reporting channels if they suspect any form of modern slavery. Reports can be made to line managers, project leads, or designated senior staff through confidential internal procedures. We protect those who speak up in good faith and do not tolerate retaliation, victimisation, or intimidation. Every report is reviewed promptly, recorded carefully, and escalated where necessary.

Training and awareness remain important parts of our prevention efforts. Team members involved in purchasing, site supervision, and subcontractor management receive guidance on identifying risk indicators and responding appropriately. We also remind staff that modern slavery can affect both visible and hidden parts of the supply chain. Maintaining vigilance helps us protect vulnerable individuals and uphold the values of our business.

We are committed to continuous improvement in the way Landscaping Teddington addresses modern slavery risks. To support this, our statement and related procedures are reviewed annually. The review considers changes in law, operational risk, supplier performance, audit findings, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. Where needed, we strengthen our controls, update training, and revise supplier requirements to ensure they remain effective.

This annual review is overseen by senior management, who are responsible for ensuring that our policies are implemented properly and that any corrective actions are tracked through to completion. We believe that a clear governance structure is essential to maintaining accountability and improving standards over time. Our commitment is not limited to words on paper; it is reflected in how we select partners, manage labour, and respond to concerns.

In summary, our modern slavery statement for Landscaping Teddington reflects a firm commitment to ethical conduct, lawful employment, supplier oversight, and transparent reporting. By enforcing a zero-tolerance policy, carrying out supplier audits, supporting confidential reporting channels, and reviewing our approach each year, we aim to help prevent exploitation wherever it may occur. We will continue to strengthen our practices and act decisively whenever risks are identified.