Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Services Norbiton

Gardening Services Norbiton is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. Our company operates a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, child exploitation or human trafficking. This statement sets out how Norbiton gardening services identify, assess and manage the risk of modern slavery across our teams, contractors and supply chains and reaffirms our ethical responsibilities.

We apply this commitment across every part of our business, from on-site gardeners to subcontracted landscape maintenance. The scope of this declaration covers employees, temporary staff and vendors engaged by our garden maintenance Norbiton operations. Management and staff receive direction to spot signs of exploitation and to escalate concerns immediately. Our corporate values require that everyone who works with our Norbiton garden services is treated with dignity and respect.

Our

zero-tolerance policy

is enforced through clear contractual clauses and operational expectations. All contracts with suppliers and labour providers explicitly prohibit modern slavery and require compliance with employment law. We use a risk-based approach to target areas where exploitation may be more likely, including seasonal hiring, subcontracted landscaping teams and material supply chains for plants and equipment.

We operate a structured supplier audits and monitoring programme to verify compliance. Suppliers and subcontractors are required to complete pre-qualification checks, provide evidence of wage and hour practices, and allow periodic audits. Audit focus areas include:

• Working conditions and hours
• Recruitment practices and absence of illegal fees
• Right-to-work and identity verification

These steps help our gardening service Norbiton reduce risks and ensure ethical sourcing.

To support victims and whistleblowers we maintain multiple

reporting channels

. Employees, contractors and members of the public can report concerns through designated internal reporting lines, anonymous reporting mechanisms and via our appointed compliance officer. Reports are treated confidentially, with protection for whistleblowers. We investigate all credible allegations and take immediate corrective action when required, including suspension of suppliers pending investigation.

Training forms a key part of our prevention strategy. Staff and supervisors in the Norbiton gardening services receive regular awareness training on signs of forced labour and trafficking. Procurement teams are trained to evaluate supplier practices and to include anti-slavery clauses in procurement documents. We also encourage suppliers to deliver equivalent training to their teams and to document their labour practices.

Our due diligence and remediation processes include risk assessments, on-site checks and follow-up audits where issues are identified. We maintain documented procedures that set out escalation paths, expected remediation timelines and support for affected individuals. If evidence of modern slavery is confirmed, we will pursue remediation, terminate non-compliant contracts and where appropriate, refer matters to law enforcement. These measures reinforce the integrity of our Norbiton garden services network.

We conduct an annual review of our policies, procedures and supplier audit outcomes. The review examines trends, the effectiveness of training, and the need for additional controls in high-risk areas. Findings are reported to senior management and used to update our action plan. An explicit part of the annual review is assessing whether our gardening service Norbiton practices remain robust and whether new suppliers meet our ethical standards.

In conclusion, Gardening Services Norbiton is resolute in the fight against modern slavery. We will continue to strengthen due diligence, expand supplier audits, and ensure accessible reporting channels for anyone who has concerns. Through ongoing monitoring, regular annual reviews and a clear zero-tolerance stance we commit to reducing the risk of exploitation in all aspects of our Norbiton gardening services and to promoting safe, lawful working conditions for all.