Gardening Kingston Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Kingston affirms a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across all operations. This Gardening Kingston statement sets out the steps we take to prevent exploitation within our workforce, across our supply chain and among contractors. We recognise our responsibility as a local horticulture and landscaping provider to promote ethical working conditions and to ensure that Gardening in Kingston is free from any form of coercion or unfair labour practice.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Approach

We apply a zero-tolerance stance: any allegation or evidence of modern slavery will result in immediate investigation and proportionate action, up to and including termination of contracts. Gardening Kingston Ltd requires all staff and partners to adhere to our standards; breach of these standards is treated as a serious disciplinary matter. We will not tolerate exploitative practices in any part of our operations, and we will act decisively to protect affected individuals.

Our policy extends to the whole supply chain, including seasonal labour, subcontractors and material suppliers. Through pre-engagement checks, contractual clauses and supplier commitments we seek transparency and traceability from the point of purchase to the delivery of landscaping services. The Kingston gardening procurement team assesses risk indicators and collaborates with suppliers to remediate concerns. Our public-facing statement emphasises practical measures to avoid modern slavery risks and to promote responsible sourcing.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardening Kingston provides multiple, confidential reporting channels to enable the secure escalation of concerns. Employees, contractors and third parties are encouraged to report suspected modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Reports are handled sensitively and investigated promptly by a designated compliance lead. Available reporting methods include:

• Internal anonymous reporting to HR or a nominated safeguarding officer;
• Escalation via supervisory managers who are trained to act on allegations;
• Referrals to appropriate external authorities where immediate risk is identified.

We ensure that reports are assessed, logged and tracked to resolution. Where remedial action is required we combine support for potential victims with contractual and legal responses to perpetrators. Gardening Kingston maintains a policy of support and protection for those who raise concerns in good faith.

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Training — our approach to supplier audits is robust and risk-based. We conduct regular vendor due diligence and site audits for suppliers deemed to present higher risk. Audits cover labour practices, recruitment processes, working hours and pay, and verification of right-to-work documentation where appropriate. We require suppliers to demonstrate compliance with our standards and to implement corrective action plans for any deficiencies found.

Our procurement and operations teams participate in ongoing training on modern slavery indicators. Training materials are provided to contractors and supervisors to improve detection and response. Gardening Kingston utilises a combination of desktop reviews, questionnaire-based assessments and on-site visits. Audit frequency and depth vary with risk and may include unannounced inspections for critical suppliers.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement — we review this Modern Slavery Statement at least annually. The review evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, audits, training and reporting mechanisms. Findings inform updates to contractual terms, supplier evaluation criteria and staff training. Our annual review identifies emerging risks, records remedial actions taken and sets targets for enhanced transparency in subsequent years.