Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Plumstead

Gardening Plumstead affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms. This statement sets out the commitments of the Gardening in Plumstead team to prevent exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility as providers of Plumstead gardening services to identify, assess and mitigate risks of forced labour, debt bondage, and other abuses.

We have adopted a clear policy framework to guide staff and contractors.

Policy and Principles

Our approach is based on transparency, continuous improvement and accountability. Gardening Plumstead requires that every colleague and partner understands that abusive labour practices will not be tolerated. We emphasise training, due diligence, and remediation where issues are identified.

To put policy into practice we operate a structured supplier audit programme. Supplier audits examine payroll records, working hours, recruitment terms and accommodation arrangements for contract workers. Key audit steps include:

• Verification of identity and right-to-work documentation.
• Interviews with workers to confirm voluntary employment.
• Review of recruitment fees and third-party labour providers.

These checks are applied to primary contractors and to selected tiers of our supplier network for Plumstead garden care to reduce hidden risks.

Our supplier code of conduct, which forms part of contractual terms, requires vendors to comply with labour and human rights standards. We perform risk-based assessments to prioritise suppliers for enhanced review, focusing on sectors and geographies where exploitation risk is higher. Plumstead gardening services partners must maintain accurate records and permit on-site assessments.

We maintain robust reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and confidentially. Staff and contractors are encouraged to report suspected abuses through internal reporting lines and an independent whistleblowing mechanism. Reports are investigated promptly, with protected assessments and support for affected individuals. No punitive action will be taken against anyone making a report in good faith.

Training is provided to managers and field teams to help them recognise signs of modern slavery and to respond appropriately. Emphasis is placed on practical indicators such as restricted movement, withheld wages, and unusual living conditions. The Gardening Plumstead team receives refresher sessions annually and bespoke materials are available for new recruits.

We document remediation pathways that prioritise the safety and welfare of victims. Where modern slavery is identified within the supply chain, Gardening Plumstead will take proportionate action which may include supplier suspension, contract termination, and collaboration with authorities and support organisations to secure victim assistance.

Our performance metrics include supplier audit completion rates, number of concerns raised and resolved, and the percentage of high-risk suppliers assessed. These indicators are reviewed by senior management quarterly.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

We publish this policy and report progress to promote accountability across our Plumstead garden care operations.

An annual review of our modern slavery programme ensures the policy remains effective and aligned with evolving risks. The review evaluates the impact of supplier audits, training uptake, and the efficacy of reporting channels. Where gaps are identified, we commit to remedial action and to enhancing controls. Gardening Plumstead will continue strengthening partnerships, embedding ethical supply chain practices, and ensuring that exploitation has no place in our business.