Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Kensington

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Hedge Trimming Kensington takes the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking extremely seriously. Our business, which provides gardening and hedge trimming in Kensington, is built on lawful employment, fair treatment and transparent supply chains. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy: any confirmed instance of forced labour, unreasonable restriction of movement, withholding of wages, or exploitative recruitment will result in immediate remedial action, including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities where required. This statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery across our operations, subcontractors and suppliers.

Policy scope and employee responsibilities — Our policy applies to every worker engaged directly or indirectly by our company, whether permanent, temporary, agency, volunteer or apprentice. All staff involved in Kensington hedge trimming and grounds maintenance must complete mandatory training on modern slavery risks and reporting procedures. Managers are responsible for implementing the policy, monitoring compliance and ensuring that recruitment practices are free from malpractice, including the use of fees that create debt bondage.

Supplier Standards and Audits

• We maintain a supplier code of conduct requiring compliance with labour, health and safety and human rights standards; suppliers must affirm their acceptance of these terms before engagement.
• Regular due diligence and supplier audits form a core part of our programme: audits combine document checks, interviews with workers where possible, site inspections and review of payroll and subcontracting records to identify risks relevant to hedge trimming and landscaping services.
• Where non-compliance is found, we implement corrective action plans with timelines, monitor progress and reserve the right to suspend or terminate supply agreements for serious or persistent breaches.

Risk assessment and mitigation — We periodically assess risks across our own operations and the markets where our suppliers operate, with particular attention to high-risk activities such as seasonal labour, subcontracting chains and recruitment agencies. Mitigation measures include strengthening contractual clauses to prohibit exploitative practices, verifying identity and right-to-work documents, and ensuring that pay, hours and working conditions comply with applicable employment laws and industry standards. Our procurement team conducts enhanced checks on high-risk suppliers providing equipment, manual labour or temporary staff to support our hedgetrim services.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing — We provide multiple secure and confidential channels for reporting concerns, including an anonymous reporting mechanism and internal grievance procedures. Workers, subcontractors and third parties are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation and are informed about reporting options during onboarding and through visible notices. Reports are investigated promptly, objectively and with appropriate privacy safeguards. We take all credible allegations seriously and ensure proportionate remediation, which can include worker support, corrective actions with suppliers and termination of contracts where necessary.

Training, monitoring and continuous improvement — All staff involved in procurement, human resources and site supervision receive routine training on the signs of modern slavery, obligations under this policy and how to escalate concerns. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through audit results, corrective action closure rates and feedback from workers and partners. We also require our key suppliers to provide evidence of their own prevention practices and to participate in joint improvement plans where risks are identified.

Remediation and partnership — When instances of modern slavery are identified, our priority is to ensure the safety and welfare of affected individuals and to stop exploitative practices. Remediation steps may include immediate removal from harmful situations, back payment of withheld wages, medical and psychological support referrals, and collaboration with statutory agencies and third-party specialists. We seek to work constructively with suppliers and industry partners to address root causes and improve conditions throughout the supply chain for all hedge trimming Kensington engagements.

Annual review and governance — This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually by senior management and the board to evaluate policy effectiveness, audit findings and remediation outcomes. The annual review includes updates to our supplier audit programme, improvements to reporting channels, enhanced training modules and targeted risk mitigation for areas such as seasonal labour and subcontracting. Results of the review inform planning and resource allocation to strengthen prevention efforts across all Kensington gardening and hedge care operations.

Commitment — We reaffirm our commitment to eradicating modern slavery in all forms from our business and supply chain. Through ongoing audits, transparent reporting channels, robust supplier standards and a formal annual review process, Hedge Trimming Kensington aims to ensure that every worker engaged in our services is treated with dignity and fairness.